NHL Game 3 Highlights | Panthers vs. Lightning - May 22, 2022

Steven Stamkos scored two goals while Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 34 of the 35 shots he faced as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Florida Panthers in a 5-1 victory to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their Stanley Cup Playoff series.

[@OCPDesigns]

After this game Kucherov passed Ovi to become the 3rd highest scoring russian in NHL playoff history and 37th all time. Kinda crazy considering he's only 28

[@marc-etiennemercier6584]

whos 1st and 2nd? Datsyuk and Bure I guess?

[@brandonfox9264]

@@marc-etiennemercier6584 1.Malkin 2.Fedorov

[@andrewbrough1659]

Playoff Kuch hits different

[@OCPDesigns]

@@marc-etiennemercier6584 Fedorov and Malkin actually

[@johnnynicholls1043]

The crapitols suck and Ov will never get another cup. He spent his whole time playing on a bad team and now he'll be remembered as a guy who was great but only has 1 cup.

[@jamesnewman48]

when you have a goalie like Vas... you're unstoppable

[@kolebass81]

золотые слова Джеймс)))

[@nicolascote-cantin167]

He’s got the biggest equipment in existence, literally a wall... f the lightning

[@scrotumscratcher2474]

@@nicolascote-cantin167 tell me youre mad without telling me

[@Mattoilers97]

He’s beatable panthers just have to believe in their group

[@davidchidlow1431]

@@nicolascote-cantin167 Lol..Butt hurt much? Would you like a tissue to wipe your tears?

[@kyledodson2992]

If Tampa retains this defense, we are witnessing a dynasty before our eyes. Absolute monsters

[@jayjayson9613]

Honestly, they ought to be considered the greatest dynasty in NHL history. If they can do it in the Salary Cap era with more teams in the league, more parity, it's an amazing feat.

[@mrquirky3626]

@@jayjayson9613 When they can break the Islander's record of 19 straight playoff series wins then we can talk about them possibly being the greatest ever (currently the Lightning are only at 9). Tampa is great but two straight Stanley Cups aren't enough to even call them a 'dynasty' yet. Younger fans who didn't live during the Canadiens, Islanders and Oiler reigns of the 70s and 80s throw that word around way too easily. A few years ago there were fans online trying to call the Black Hawks a 'dynasty' just because they won three Stanley Cups over a six year period.

[@seer775]

@@mrquirky3626 The NHL is a lot more competitive post-lockout than it was in the 80s

[@kyledodson2992]

@@mrquirky3626 a dynasty is 3 chips in a row. Stop with the old man babbling

[@jayjayson9613]

@@mrquirky3626 I meant if Tampa won the 3rd cup. With how different things are in today's NHL, that's a dynasty.

[@kettlepunch9646]

Such a shame that stamkos is not talked about like ovi crosby and mcdavid. Dude has had a career. Still has gas in the tank to. Great player one the best to play the game. From a Canucks fan

[@dangermartin69]

He doesn't care. He has more cups than either of those guys and just wants to win.

[@kettlepunch9646]

@@dangermartin69 yes, but id rather hear about him than the other lol

[@tsmcbride06]

@@kettlepunch9646 you are correct about Stamkos. But as a Bolt fan since day one, we have never got the respect, and that's ok.

[@nicholasbraganca5710]

It's more upsetting that Kucherov isn't in the same category. The guy puts up points like nobody's business. If he played in 82 games this year, he would've led the league in points. I believe he has lead the league in points per game since he started playing too. The guy is a scoring machine and should be in the conversation with McDavid and Crosby. If it weren't for Hedman and Vasy, he would have two Conn Smythe trophies because he easily could've been given them

[@derektheseahawkslightningf2932]

@@nicholasbraganca5710 Well McDavid and Crosby are Centers so that's why Stamkos is the comparison, Kuch is a winger

[@Canucks93JD]

Wow Tampa showing their true championship colours Unbelievable team!

[@waynesivuarapik2572]

I’m getting a Vasy official hoodie absolutely love to watch my goalie and his style of play he is this century’s best goaltender if I’m right Tampa is nonetheless the best playoff team in the nhl and there’s no denying that I absolutely the contortionist he deserves another cup he is the best goaltender in the league let’s cheer him while we have him we as Tampa fans are very lucky to have him big love and tribute to him while he’s in the league he is the most entertaining goaltender he is so motivational and inspirational 🔥🔥🔥

[@andreychizik5000]

Kucherov scored 4 points like in training

[@da324]

Panthers averaged 4 goals a game this year and have 3 through three games.

[@hugebrain3330]

Defense wins championships. Go Bolts!

[@Torgo1969]

A disgrace!

[@yonelalbino492]

Playoffs baby! Anything goes

[@Dior4m]

@@hugebrain3330 Yeah, luckily florida isn't that great offensively either. When they were down 1:3, it was Tampa that played with urgency. With a scoreboard off, you would think that Tampa was chasing an equalizer. So bad.

[@Torgo1969]

@@yonelalbino492 Yes. I may be living in the past, but I remember 25 yrs ago the Rangers had a surprisingly deep run when they beat FLA and NJD thanks to Richter and Tikki and everyone else going above and beyond. Always an exciting time of year.

[@AthwalJag]

Crazy to think that one of their best players is still out in Point!

[@masift1494]

I hope he recovers in time in case we do end up facing Carolina

[@medaluslv7350]

@@masift1494 100% sure he is done for the season.

[@scrotumscratcher2474]

@@medaluslv7350 he’s gonna pull a stamkos from 2020 and come play in the finals and make an immediate impact

[@medaluslv7350]

@@scrotumscratcher2474 would love to see it

[@masift1494]

@@medaluslv7350 4 weeks later...tomorrow is game 4 of Lightning vs Avalanche in the stanley cup final. Point played for games 1 and 2, he sat out for game 3. You weren't 100% correct but I think he is now out for good. His condition is fine but I think the coaches think that he is too rusty to play.

[@aristotle5706]

Вася просто высший класс. Такие шайбы брал. Кучеров-Стемкос это что-то невероятное. У них интуиция работает. Все молодцы. Осталась одна игра. Go Bolts!!!

[@jayjayson9613]

@@marcosolo6491 lol calm down there keyboard warrior. The Russian players and Russian people don't deserve any hate or disrespect from the likes of you.

[@thebikewatcher9819]

Thank the hockey gods Vasy is a Bolt!

[@jonathangarmuth8975]

I'm not salty, that's what I tell my therapist. Kyle Quincey was worth it 😭😭😭

[@kelleypopkowski1789]

Amen!

[@davidvandervoort4945]

@@jonathangarmuth8975 I thank Holland every damn day for this team

[@masift1494]

Imagine being the Ottawa senators, who didnt take vasy because he had a sunburn. Imagine screwing up that badly.

[@user-gj9gn8iz5w]

Кори Перри - лучшее приобретение Тампы в сезоне, не стареет ветеран. В прошлом году, во время рукопожатия, Василевский говорил ему: "если хочешь выиграть кубок, то переходи в нашу команду". Вот он и перешёл 💪.

[@user-ed2ju9ow2g]

Че правда?)

[@TheOlezik]

Кори -- просто феерит! Видно человек очень хочет ещё один кубок!

[@wotlklvl80]

cory perry is so good at those 'stand in front of the goalie deflection goals' literally same first goal as last game

[@kurt9034]

He was crucial for my Habs last year and our playoff run.

[@benvasilinda9729]

The highest scoring team this season has been held to one goal per game in this series. That’s not enough to beat the Lightning. Tomorrow nights game is in Tampa and that could be the end for the Panthers season.

[@kelseykjarsgaard5774]

Yea vash is back since game 7 and ot game 6

[@ShawnBlaque]

It's not even enough to beat Buffalo lol

[@chriskelly6559]

Vassy is a badass! When he's on, and that's most of the time, the other team is off. Go Bolts!

[@WalkableBulb905]

Vas has carried th lightnings. If they win its because of him

[@hibiki8473]

@@WalkableBulb905 I mean our offense still scoring a lot so it's doing it's part. But yeah without bounce back vasi those close series like islanders or leafs. Or last year Panthers is much rougher on us or just straight up loss

[@faceripper77]

@@WalkableBulb905 its an all around team effort but vasy is definitely huge part of it

[@taghiwood]

Seems Panthers are happy with the President Trophy, Vas is just solid rock, goalies in playoff are the back-bone of the game.

[@andrewbrough1659]

Playoff Kucherov is the most dominant player in the NHL. More than McDavid is in the regular season. Just an absolute monster...

[@Tansle620]

even though McDavid is more dominant in a playoff game. And there is 0 argument you can make. Kucherov is easily top 5 forward in the league.

[@sonnydiggle7510]

Uh, McDavid is the beast. Not that empty stuff that Kuch does

[@trentstringer5144]

@@Tansle620 kuch is a top 5 prob top 3 scorer and that's it. Vas point hedman stammer have more overall value.

[@user-uc4ty2xu3t]

Возможно это будет интересно.. Я из России, а сейчас живу в городе откуда родом Никита. Это небольшой город с населением чуть больше ста тысяч (Майкоп) По нашему времени игры проходят глубокой ночью. Все спят, а я по ночам слежу за плей-офф.

[@Logoelena]

@@sonnydiggle7510 I hope to see them in the final, and let's see who is who))). with love, Russia )

[@bigshorts5277]

Vasy is incredible

[@snuffedaf]

Such an absolute beautiful shot from STAMMER! What a RIPPER! Not much you can do when its perfectly executed!

[@battistimo]

Tampa will win it all again. They’re unstoppable at this point. It’s their defensive system. They have a wall of players blocking every shot. If you do get a clean look, you have 88 stopping everything. Looks like no one can figure out how to break them down to take 4 off of them. It’s a dynasty.

[@mlamanna1]

Leafs had em on the brink 54 times in that series .....

[@gearguru4142]

@@mlamanna1 and where are the leafs now? Playoff hockey is only about one thing…winning. Doesn’t matter how it’s done. Having a team on the brink and eliminating a team from the playoffs are worlds apart.

[@mlamanna1]

@@gearguru4142 I hear ya ....just frustrated beyond the point of return with our guys .....tampa's a heck of a team though

[@StuartFerguson55]

That and they have had a serious habit of bringing their A game when it counts.

[@DISTRICTOVERDOSE]

@@gearguru4142 losing to the bolts thats where the leafs at :P

[@johnl2613]

Vasilsekiy has awaken.. Good luck Florida...

[@allannixon5113]

The Panthers said we don't need a stanley cup were good we got ourselves a President's trophy

[@Mikgwerd]

That's the problem with that trophy, it's treated and celebrated like a championship accomplishment so the players subconsciously feel their mission is over.

[@LighthawkTenchi]

This isn’t the Premier League, there are still the playoffs. In fact, ask the 2018-19 Lightning just how much that President’s trophy meant

[@Mikgwerd]

@@LighthawkTenchi still fresh in my memory. On the bright side, that served as a constant motivator for the Bolts, seeing its banner hanging there every home game reminding them of their worst playoff embarrassment. Quite telling that not even the nba, MLB, or NFL celebrates this kind of achievement.

[@allannixon5113]

@@LighthawkTenchi it's over your not beating the lightning four straight times, they haven't lost two games in a row the last 3 years and this is a different team from the 2019 team

[@lzeb4730]

@@Mikgwerd I don't think so, I just think because the President's Trophy's history there's a certain pressure and subconscious awareness of what happens to those teams. Also in all sports it's unlikely that the best regular season team actually goes on to win the whole thing.

[@boxvango9021]

Important playoff experience for Florida. Tampa knows how to close teams out. Will the back to back bring the broom?

[@mmjahink]

I hope so, F the Florida Panthers.

[@STONE69_]

As a Leaf fan, all of a sudden I don't feel so bad. Tampa goes through finesse teams like nothing.

[@LighthawkTenchi]

@@STONE69_ Tampa was a finesse team in 2019, and got swept for their trouble. They’re now a team that can outplay anyone at any style, and it’s won them two Cups and counting

[@scrotumscratcher2474]

@@LighthawkTenchi watching them since 2019 what I’ve seen the most improve and become a staple reason we’ve won is our defense. Our offense works so well when our defense and most importantly vas is playing well. Like Christ look at the puck headman prevented from going in he just lifts his knee and prevents a goal scoring opportunity on vas’ blind spot and then this is vas’ 4th game in a row letting in 1 goal. And just think about it. If he played any better he would have shut out the same team 3 times and the leafs in game 7.

[@STONE69_]

@@LighthawkTenchi Tampa plays a hard nosed game, very well defensively, best goalie, best defenseman in Hedman and the best play maker in Kuch who can play when the going gets tough, guys that can fight if need be. Yeh they have all the elements to win a Cup.

[@hugebrain3330]

The big problem for the Panthers is they are little cats having to play against The Big Cat. 🐾🐾

[@icebub]

no cap

[@reload_exe1445]

LOL

[@fil5672]

Тампа вперёд 🎉 👍 вы достойны взять третий кубок подряд 🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😊

[@Cowboy-Russia]

Бобровскому удачи, Большой Кот силён. Кучеров походу пятую передачу включил. Очень приятно смотреть за таким противостоянием. Очень классный хоккей показывают вратари, ещё раз подчеркну!

[@user-kh4fm8yq1s]

ДА на тампу смотришь по ходу 3 раз кубок возьмут. Кучеров красавец!!!

[@Valmit7]

Василевский - Бобровский - 3:0. Кучеров умница! Пожелаем Тампе взять кубок в 3 раз подряд!)

[@user-oz8sn7do3j]

Бобровского в Вашингтон нужно)

[@alekseiklopkov5515]

@@user-oz8sn7do3j ха-ха, тогда ему точно чашки не видать )))

[@bi__tw1097]

@@alekseiklopkov5515 Он даже в платёжку вашиков не влезет))

[@xTheGregx]

This is why I love Perry now on our team. He is that guy that you hate who is super annoying in the playoffs with scoring. Happy he is with us now.

[@StuartFerguson55]

For real. You just knew he was going to be a producer after watching him against Tampa in the finals the two prior years.

[@deusvult6920]

I've wanted to see Perry on Tampa for years. I was happy when they got him

[@romanpechorin4798]

Kuch and Vasij ARE the Stanley cup! Those 2 own the hockey right now!

[@Druidsektor]

Tampa in the regular season and Tampa in the playoffs are two different teams

[@LighthawkTenchi]

Tampa in the playoffs has spiky golden hair, a battle aura pulsing with power, and levitating rocks.

[@finfinqx56]

@@LighthawkTenchi POWER LEVEL OVER 9000

[@snakeeyes9246]

@@finfinqx56 what would the power level be during the regular season? 6000 to 7500?

[@chessskits1208]

I think Tampa realized that the regular season doesn’t matter after they got swept by Columbus round 1 in 201

[@secubish]

@@GregHelms420 cope

[@talgatichshanov3995]

I recognize this team! Thanks for playing

[@branislavromancak8514]

Again genius Nikita in action 👍 great Cernak's goal 👍👍👍

[@jessemacneil2723]

That rink is electric!!!! Let's go Tampa

[@dps0610]

This series tells you how good Toronto was. Florida barely looks like they can put up a fight, where as Toronto took them to the brink. I think the leafs make it past any other team in the first round. Edit: lmao turns out Toronto is a trigger word for a lot of people. Stand by my statement. Toronto played them to a point where they were uncomfortable and Vassy looked human. Like how people assume you’re a fan of a team just because you mention them.

[@rsk9228]

Who cares🤷‍♂️

[@stephensmith1953]

Toronto is dead. And actually no we were up twice 2-0 and let them come back lol. We screwed are selves

[@harackmw]

fiction can be fun

[@jlo3369]

Didn’t they say that when they played Boston?

[@bathombre9739]

Leafs suk, if they were here against florida they probably be the ones down 3-0

[@Romeo38rus]

The Big Cat playing with the kittens

[@rijig6540]

☝🤣🤣🤣🦾💣👏👏👏

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Pretty good team in Tampa 🏒 Corey Perry ...sweet addition 💙

[@samac_schnitzers3454]

As a Caps fan I do enjoy watching Tampa crushing them... because my team couldn't finish the damn job 3 time in a row lol Swept them tomorrow🧹⚡

[@kyledodson2992]

🧹🧹🧹 Also... respect. I’ll remember this in the future when we are out and you boys are gunning for the chip

[@thewasp7324]

Claude Giroux, we're not laughing with you, we're laughing at you.

[@glebnegey]

Василевский в режиме Зверя, плюс, немного удачи 😊

[@tellurius4951]

Кучеров тоже перешёл в режим Бога

[@Cowboy-Russia]

@@tellurius4951 Бобровскому удачи! Тоже хороший уровень показывает!

[@Cowboy-Russia]

@Loyal Jaguars fan since 2015 I think, you should used google translate) But, all russian goalkeeper are good, but vas had a lot of luck than bobrovsky. Sorry my bad English.

[@onetruehitman7623]

@@Cowboy-Russia He did have a bit of luck but overall he seems to definetly be in the zone compared to the Toronto series, and because of that it will be ridiculously difficult to get past him now (also my device has the option to automatically translate KZbin comments)

[@jejsemin33]

Scorey Perry at it again!

[@phanthom7759]

As a maple leafs fan it makes me feel abit happier that we gave them a hell of a run compared to panthers

[@ValhallaRaven]

It’s not that you gave them a hell of a run, it’s that Tampa is playing way better in this round than in the 1st round. They were lazy and sloppy in all their losses to Toronto. Had Tampa been playing this good in the first round, Toronto would have been swept.

[@RthereNEusernames]

@@ValhallaRaven Sounds like a Florida fan trying to cope with getting swept.

[@phanthom7759]

@@ValhallaRaven Can't agree with u on that. I'll admit vasi is an absolute wall in this series tho so idk

[@user-fq1uw3qw9b]

Tampa Bay Lightning win next game after losing 58 playoff games

[@henryludvor6275]

You're eliminated. Keep your mouth shut.

[@db9372]

TB is on fire. They are getting better as they go. I’ll be shocked if they don’t win the cup. No replacement for experience and they have it.

[@kelleypopkowski1789]

Playing like the Champions they are!

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Well, it's been nice knowing you, Florida. Also, the Lightning are going back-to-back-to-back. I'm going all in on it.

[@STONE69_]

Say hello to your little friend Colorado LOL

[@LighthawkTenchi]

@@STONE69_ They’ll crumble, just like everyone else when they play the Bolts

[@jayjayson9613]

Now that my team is out, I'm rooting for a 3 peat and a chance to witness history.

[@01TA]

@@joedoggie9098 Obviously you were NOT watching Kucherov getting his ribs and side caved in last year vs the Islanders. Please remove your blinders.

[@STONE69_]

@@jayjayson9613 what history is that?? LOL Montreal won 5 straight other teams have won 3 straight.

[@SimplyTheBestCSGO]

Corey perry was a great addition to Tampa's roster. I didn't like him with the habs. Tampas 3-4th line is better than most teams 2nd lines

[@jakemckeen625]

Loved him with the Habs.

[@thecaynuck4694]

I started respecting him when he was with the Habs. He really showed his playoff poise last year.

[@stevenskeens7628]

The bolts are just on a different level right now.

[@trvman1]

It doesn't matter who wins, Rangers or Canes. Their season will end when they play Tampa. Would love to see Tampa and Oilers for the Cup. But that is not very likely. Best Cup finals will be Avs or Blues (probably go 7 games) versus Tampa.

[@paulthompson8793]

@@trvman1 It was always going to be that way, no matter who won this series.

[@Kevinbsauer]

Once They got past the leafs, The lightning as a whole went God mode

[@pkzammy666]

I'm scared Vasi is going to almost single handed bring the bolts to another cup final...

[@Dystopia1111]

Vasy has been great, but that all-around defense has been tenacious as well. The Bolts shot blocking has been insane.

[@christianblankenship7683]

What an epic collapse by the Panthers! From dominating regular season to this…..

[@ratshit999]

That's pretty common for president's trophy winners. Look at Tampa in 19' great example

[@jamesbuscarini]

@@ratshit999 I remember watching that series vividly, and I thought it was a fluke. But in reality, Tampa was built for the regular season that year just like the panthers this year.

[@lzeb4730]

@@jamesbuscarini Tampa in 2019 and in 2020 are no different. Actually Tampa was a better team in 2019, it was all mental. However the Panthers are clearly just an inferior team to the Lightning.

[@StuartFerguson55]

@@lzeb4730 they went out and got a bit more grit after 2019, but in general I agree that it is mental. Which is why they have been dominating. They have a winning system, and now have the attitude to execute it to a high degree.

[@bambam841ify]

I can't fault the panthers, they are a very good team. They just ran into an absolute STEAMROLLER in Tampa

[@zednik4hart]

eliminating the leafs means an automatic cup berth lmao

[@lzeb4730]

Ya but this time the Leafs were a good team and they lost to a good team, unlike last year.

[@zednik4hart]

@@lzeb4730 yeah I know, I watched every game most of the time, when you eliminate the leafs everything is smooth sailing 2013, 2019, 2021, and potentially 2022 lmao

[@flipyapd2321]

Nah Toronto hasn’t proven anything

[@p5slider]

I'm a Tampa fan and always will be..But I'm also human with compassion and I still feel bad for the losing team..But happy we won...

[@flipyapd2321]

Just be glad it’s not the Bolts

[@patrickfullan9509]

You cant leave Stammer alone in the circle and not expect to get burned and Vasy is in beast mode.

[@zone5471]

That Game 2 neckbreaker sits deep still..

[@anonymanonym6236]

Kucherov 4 points nice

[@mikewazowski3154]

The lightning are doing this with one of their best out

[@leonardmccannon3136]

Tampa just rolling right over the #1 seed. It's small consolation to Leaf Nation I suppose, but you just ran into a great team peaking at the right time , and came up just a little short. Tampa stomping on Florida should put the loss in perspective.

[@leonardmccannon3136]

@WorkInProgress Very true. Losing to Columbus as the massive favorite was a real bitter pill, and they took the painful lessons to heart. I am kind of blow away that Tampa is 3-0 in this series without Brayden Point. Losing a key center with his playoff experience should have been a real setback for any team, but Tampa has not missed a beat. It appears that Florida is also going to have to absorb a tough lesson too about losing in the playoffs under the weight of very high expectations.

[@adamquraishi1127]

Panthers: on the verge of getting swept 🧹as the President's Trophy winners Their own opponent: First time?

[@nathanpalmquist2031]

No team has won the presidents trophy and the cup which is bizarre

[@matthewlong2347]

@@nathanpalmquist2031 that's actually not true, I thought that too but really it's a weird rumor that's propagated the hockey community. In fact, the pres. trophy winner has higher odds to win the cup than any other seed, historically speaking. The most recent team to do it was the 2012-13 Blackhawks

[@lzeb4730]

@@nathanpalmquist2031 The Blackhawks did 9 years ago.

[@tomaskovarik20]

ig the hawks in 2013, wings in 2008 and 2002, avalanche in 2001, stars in 1999, rangers in 1994, flames in 1989, and the oilers in 1987 all did not win the presidents trophy and stanley cup in the same year…

[@user-zq9uf9wi7z]

С трёх-нуль в серии на моей памяти ещё никто не отыгрывался. Тампе удачи. Флорида-судьба!

[@user_56fart]

По-любому были.глянь историю.в современ НХЛ щас каждый матч 50 - 50.решка может выпасть 50 раз подрят

[@alexsacha6311]

Было и не раз,так потом еще и кубок брали

[@user_56fart]

@@alexsacha6311 в спорте все было.за 100 лет

[@user-zq9uf9wi7z]

@@user_56fart Дружище! Я не спорю, но в ближайшем прошлом не припомню. Если болеешь за Флориду то удачи твоей команде

[@user-zq9uf9wi7z]

@@alexsacha6311 Ну может, не спорю, но и не припомню

[@TheOlezik]

Никита -- мало слов! Но много дела! Просто Лучший!!!! Молодец!!!!

[@alkumhcounseling8634]

I have a feeling that after overcoming toronto tampa now have even more belief in themselves and it's scary.

[@lzeb4730]

Tampa has always had belief in themselves. You think they didn't coming into these playoffs as defending back to back Champs?

[@StuartFerguson55]

@@lzeb4730 they definitely have believed in themselves since the loss in 2019, but it's nice to see them continuing to bring the heat when it matters still.

[@lzeb4730]

@@StuartFerguson55 Ya they've been bringing the heat the last 3 playoffs in a row.

[@AAAAAA79473]

We like trashing this club online. But I'll say this, Toronto putted more effort in the last series than Florida.

[@paulthompson8793]

Leafs would've had em as well if refs had been a bit more balanced.

[@hibiki8473]

@@paulthompson8793 HEADLINE. Leafs fans shocked to learn that goal called back not only was a a penalty but wasn't a game leading goal only game tying

[@RthereNEusernames]

@@hibiki8473 I mean there were other reasons people said that...refs sewered the Leafs in game 6 when they gifted Tampa a 5 on 3 which led to a Kucherov goal to tie the game and force OT.

[@hibiki8473]

@@RthereNEusernames funny how game 6 sealed the series and also that goal sealed the gam.... oh wait it didn't. Oh wait leafs choked in ot despite shooting 13-1. Oh leafs had a home game 7 they got to play cool

[@henryludvor6275]

Nah. you just coping.

[@About36Greekss]

Lightening vs Avalanche needs to happen

[@RM---]

I agree, but you just can't count the Blues out yet. But it seems inevitable.

[@scrotumscratcher2474]

@@RM--- nah we getting a 04 repeat of flames v lightning

[@da324]

@SeBBB As does punctuation where you're concerned.

[@LighthawkTenchi]

Bring on your best! Tampa will crush them, like all the others!

[@PlzStealMyFuckinName]

I'd rather see the Flames,but that series with Edmonton isn't over either

[@ardesignsrc]

Florida might have been able to outscore there problems in the regular season. But against Tampa not a chance. Tampa has elite goaltending and defense.

[@01TA]

Best post of the day. Nailed it! 👍👍

[@Jinjee_YamYam]

One more to go !! Kuch is on fire now!!

[@charrison6923]

Tampa is playing like the champs.

[@a17yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

Leafs were the harder opponent. Florida's a joke. Toronto vs Tampa should have been the conference final.

[@About36Greekss]

Lol it’s all matchup based . Who’s to say that Toronto would’ve beat the caps ? Or Boston ? Too hard to say , some teams simply matchup better against others

[@FloridaHockeyFan]

This is how you know you're a trash hockey fan. Tampa found their game in the final 2 games of the 1st round. Vasi started stopping everything and the Lightning started locking it down. This is all Tampa and the system they're running. They're executing way better than they did in the 1st round. Leafs did the rest of the league a great disservice when they didnt take Tampa out early. They allowed them to find their feet. Now they look unstoppable again. Leafs wouldnt of made it past Carolina or Florida. They dont even belong in the playoffs till they prove they can win when it matters most. Choke artists..

[@FrequencyVibrations]

@@About36Greekss if Toronto can take Tampa to 7 they can beat Washington

[@aznbro5559]

I’m just glad we don’t have to play them again Toronto was legit Austin Mathew’s is a hell of a player

[@FloridaHockeyFan]

@@aznbro5559 yes Austin mathews is the real deal. He played like a beast against the Bolts. Glad we scraped together some wins and figured it out. It took us that entire series to get back into shut down playoff hockey.

[@ordosdune9717]

I'm glad for Corry Perry

[@user-lg8dh1pw8s]

Two Russians pushing Tampa to the next round. What a beasts.

[@kostyalee2823]

The great confrontation of two best goalkeepers. But for panthers there is one "small" problem - unstoppable trio "kucherov stamkos perry". Hope this series last 7 games. GL Florida!

[@sigurdwasenden7721]

Kucherov best player in the league

[@lzeb4730]

No way.

[@user-he5iz2sr8v]

Родные стены дали умопомрочительную , а главное бомбическую атмосферу, Куч это сокровище, он реально как молния выдавал такие невероятные пасы, Вася ну кто его не знает 😄русскоязнычные поймут 😄божил снова в воротах, земляк красавчик 💪всех с победой!!! 👻

[@masennus2495]

What a disgrace. The Panthers absolutely need a coach with at least some sort of game system.

[@About36Greekss]

They had one … his name is Joel Quennv … Nvm

[@naidzs4319]

@@About36Greekss yeah? How did that child touching system work out for him? Stfu dirl kid.

[@Mikgwerd]

Proof Brunette was only using Q's crib sheets all along

[@JDH_MUSIC]

Its a disgrace that they fired Joel.

[@zednik4hart]

@@JDH_MUSIC chicago

[@Gmanslayer76]

This series should make Maple Leaf’s fans feel a little better about their series with Tampa Bay. At least Toronto got to game 7.

[@Firearcher4]

Yes they did and thank the refs for the Tampa victory. 5 on 3 in Game 6. Tavares' goal called back when the Tampa player equally ran into Justin Holl and had no bearing on the goal really. Had Holl not collided with the Tampa player John would still have scored. Meanwhile Tampa had 3 infractions on Toronto and none of them were called. Game 6 should have ended 3-2 and the Lightening out in 6 games.

[@lzeb4730]

@@Firearcher4 That 5 on 3 was the Leafs fault to be fair. Game 7 was definitely suspect reffing tho.

[@henryludvor6275]

What a loser mentality. Feeling glad you got eliminated in 7 instead of 4. You're out. That's the reality.

[@Firearcher4]

@@lzeb4730 Let me be clear about my point. Periods 1 and 2 were well officiated in Game 6. No complaints here. Midway through the third Leafs are leading 3-2 and seem to be cruising to a series win in 6 games. Late in In Game 6 Nylander was tripped,. Not called. A Tampa player hung onto Matthews sweater for over 5 seconds and kept him out of the play which is interference, NOT called. There was also a penalty on Bunting, NOT called. So there are 3 penalties that should have been called on Tampa that were not called. But they call 2 penalties on the Leafs which were penalties yes - but were soft calls and had been let go all game. What's worse they call them within 15 seconds giving Tampa a 5 on 3 for 1:45; a guarantee that they will tie the game. You say thats Toronto's fault. I say that is garbage biased officiating.

[@user-cn5jy1fv8y]

Ребят подскажите пожалуйста, поинт сильно травмирован?

[@johnbettmann1404]

GO BOLTS GO!

[@user-pw9gm5cb9u]

куч красавчик!!!

[@RandomNAME-cs6kw]

Night and day when you compare TBL crowd to Florida's.

[@schewchuck]

Go Bolts ⚡⚡⚡

[@LighthawkTenchi]

All Hail the Champs!

[@blakemaxfield4267]

Great shot by Cernak

[@Tansle620]

This is what happens when a 1 dimensional system meets a 200ft system.

[@maximbystrov3073]

Тампа вперёд и только вперёд!💪🏻 Бобровский ни в чем не виноват…

[@clydeblair9622]

Premature but Vasilevskiy or Kucherov Conn Smythe?

[@MrPapasvhilly]

Another win for Canadas team on BoltsNet . How the golf season going Toronto fans?

[@lzeb4730]

Rent free.

[@unklesalty3732]

Florida simply isn’t ready. Sometimes you have to learn to win the hard way and Tampa is taking the Panthers to school. Plus Brunette is out of his depth.

[@ShrimpWimper]

He has absolutely no answer. He's kinda standing there chewing gum, totally lost. His post game presser was honest but wow did he look like a bewildered Panther fan in the seats goin "Got no clue boys."

[@brucerichards6345]

Tampa has a complete Blueline, Florida has a defenceman or two

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

All about developing them...

[@lzeb4730]

Yep and the Leafs had a deeper blue line than Florida too.

[@samuelhebert4687]

Tampa Bay’s gonna win the cup again I’m sure. This is their dynasty!

[@gregoryking4796]

Taking them in 4 tonight let's GOOO ⚡⚡

[@MBF120]

I knew Florida wouldnt be a threat to Tampa

[@user-ot6ju3xz4x]

Кучеров гений хоккея!!!

[@Alexandr84881]

Сильное заявление, даже не близко. Хороший игрок, не более.

[@user-cv3vb7ll8p]

@@Alexandr84881 Обладатель призов «Арт Росс Трофи», «Харт Трофи», «Тед Линдсей Эворд» и «Харламов Трофи». Двукратный обладатель Кубка Стэнли в составе «Тампа-Бэй Лайтнинг»..... Ты прав он не гений, он и есть хоккей

[@user-rf1fv6ub4e]

@@Alexandr84881 твой вариант? не из мезозоя,а играющие сейчас?

[@user-fo1ce3nn6m]

@@user-rf1fv6ub4e макдэвид по всем параметрам сильнее

[@Crazcosmopwnu]

Вперёд Болты!

[@Zilibabay]

Игра тампы просто фантастика

[@Aaron_LH]

My god is it boring as a spectator watching the same team do the same thing year after year. That is, unless you’re a fan of Tampa lol I just hope the avs make it to the cup final alongside the bolts cause that’ll be a fun series to watch.

[@ryanhandley6382]

Its called History... They are doing things not many teams has ever done,But i guess that is boring to you!

[@ikoalas2529]

that second goal was so dirty holy cow

[@The_GrumpyGills]

Better team plays better and wins another game!

[@doofus9575]

I don't like them, but they are the most dominant team in pro sports right now, and if they seal this and win their tenth series in a row, I dunno who else is even in the conversation.

[@MrStkrdknmibalz9799]

Avalanche.

[@matthewlong2347]

@@MrStkrdknmibalz9799 could they compete for the cup this year? Sure. But they are not in the conversation for most dominant sports franchise, that's something that's proven over multiple years

[@MrStkrdknmibalz9799]

@@matthewlong2347 Oh, okay. Well have a nice day then.

[@matthewlong2347]

@@MrStkrdknmibalz9799 you too, bro

[@paulthompson8793]

For sure, that's a tough team to go against. Leafs should've knocked em out though, think the bolts got saved by the officials. Besides that, Avs might give em a run if they can actually advance this year.

[@Mulukkis]

Florida is a big dissappointment. They just are not ready yet. The best offence in the regular season reduced to this. Tampa on the other hand are playing exactly like a veteran 2 time defending champion and it's a clinic. WP lightning.

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

Looks like I gotta get the broom...poor Panthers. Too much Andrei Vasilevskiy at one end, too much firepower from Tampa Bay. Or should I say bolt power...?!

[@hectorcalitri6979]

The Leafs were Tampa's toughest opponent so far.

[@ValhallaRaven]

Nah dude. Tampa played absolutely atrocious against Toronto, and still won the series. Had they played as good against Toronto as they have been against Florida, Leafs would have been swept

[@henryludvor6275]

That's not saying much.

[@Valmit7]

Судя по игре Флориде кубок стэнли не нужен... Они уже решили закончить сезон. Силенок видать больше нет...

[@muraveyoscar2115]

выиграла регулярку и хватит в плоффе совсем другая игра

[@greewus74]

Стамкос, Куч, Вася- хоккейный ужас!!!

[@bowbear1048]

Brayden Point and Victor Hedman too.

[@user_56fart]

Ага и Путин лучший шестой игрок

[@mampe8898]

@@user_56fart in russian news i bet that putin makes all the goals in nhl..

[@Alex-tj2tg]

@@user_56fart putin huiolo

[@stanislavchubari1772]

Есть одно но Брейдан пока что пропускает эту серию он к сожалению травмирован и не известно на как долго конечно хотелось бы чтобы он восстановился к следующей серии но кто знает как будет дальше.

[@J.CashDro]

As a Leaf fan watching this its like deja-vu. Watching the team who beat u in 7 take a 3-0 series lead the very next round😑

[@theamazingg3773]

As a habs fan i was rooting for you guys, I really don’t want the bolts to win 3 in a row.

[@gbakiddo]

Leafs played a human Vasy and still couldn't get it done.

[@J.CashDro]

@@gbakiddo yeah becuz Tampa Bay is a 1man team. Ur just an idiot

[@Osama433]

@@gbakiddo They made him look human, look at where they shot from for their goals. Also, some elite shooters in that team.

[@Mikgwerd]

Your team is more dangerous than the Panthers

[@justinnzamora5366]

Tampa is going to 3-peat, are they? I don't see anyone preventing this from happening and Florida is not going to win 4 games in a row.

[@RM---]

"But the Avs!" ....yeah, what about them? I think we need to focus on the Hurricanes first. They are getting overlooked.

[@LighthawkTenchi]

Even as a Bolts fan, I don’t take any team lightly, and I know their luck will eventually run out. Still, they’re an absolute wagon right now!

[@justinnzamora5366]

@@LighthawkTenchi Tampa getting swept by Columbus in 2019 was an "unleash the dragon" move.

[@LighthawkTenchi]

@@justinnzamora5366 Columbus made Tampa angry. The NHL won’t like them when they’re angry!

[@dangermartin69]

Canes are playing well and Brindamour is a good coach. That series will be much better.