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Fast First Period- Game 1 Lightning vs Islanders

The cellys are coming quick tonight as the Tampa Bay Lightning face the New York Islanders in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Conference Finals. Only a minute and 15 seconds into the start and Lightning Center Brayden Point takes control of the game, quickly shooting in the puck after an elongated hold. Point currentlyContinue reading “Fast First Period- Game 1 Lightning vs Islanders”

NHL PLayers Show Support for BLM

The NHL agreed to reschedule playoff games set to play on 8/27 and 8/28 after players call to show respect and support for the Black Lives Matter movement. “After much discussion, NHL Players believe that the best course of action would be to take a step back and not play tonight’s or tomorrow’s game asContinue reading “NHL PLayers Show Support for BLM”

Lightning vs Bruins Overtime comeback 8/25

Tonight the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins in the second game of the series, coming back from a loss on 8/23. Though I did not see the first two periods of the game, I could already feel the momentum built up in the third; plays were longer, skating was faster, and passes wereContinue reading “Lightning vs Bruins Overtime comeback 8/25”

Death of Henri Richard

Henri Richard died on Friday morning at 84 years old, announced by the Montreal Canadiens. Richard was an 11 Stanley Cup winner, playing solely for the Canadiens from 1955 to 1975. He is the only player in NHL history to count 11 Stanley Cups. Given the name the “Pocket Rocket” as an attribute to olderContinue reading “Death of Henri Richard”

Lightning Bruin Rematch

With the puck drop at 7 tonight, my mind can’t resist but to wander every possible outcome of the game. Will the Lightning choke or will they reign superior for the game? With Tampa’s last ten games being made up of 7 wins and 3 losses, the odds are favoring Boston tonight, as they leadContinue reading “Lightning Bruin Rematch”

Mikhail-the fighter- Sergachev

Mikhail Sergachev, everyone’s favorite brawler on the Tampa Bay Lightning, showed his fighting skills tonight in a game versus the Montreal Canadiens. At the closing of the second period, Canadiens’ captain Shea Weber threw gloves down in a match against Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev. Punches were being thrown from both parties until Weber missed hisContinue reading “Mikhail-the fighter- Sergachev”

Bruins @Lightning 3/3

The lightning had just lost 2-1 in their first March home game against the 1st place team league wide, the Boston Bruins. Ten minutes after the game concluded, I am sitting here still contemplating the overall execution of the game. Was is slow? Was it lively? Was it rough? Every period truly had a personalityContinue reading “Bruins @Lightning 3/3”

Lightning’s loss to Coyotes

After an 11- game win streak, it’s no surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning fell short for the second game in a row. On February 22, the Arizona Coyotes beat the Lightning 7-3, with a 41 SOG count, compared to the Lightning’s 30. Though the game now leaves the Lightning 5 points behind the BostonContinue reading “Lightning’s loss to Coyotes”

My First Blog Post!

My first post on a new blog, yay! I am very excited to share views and updates on hockey. Content will be focusing on the National Hockey League. Stay tuned and subscribe for updates. Get to know me: Hello! My name is Faith and I am a hockey lover. Florida born, I currently root forContinue reading “My First Blog Post!”