Tampa Bay Lightning

Stadium: Amali Arena (Tampa)

Tampa Bay Lighting leads the playoffs 2-0

Carolina Hurricanes - Tampa Bay Lighting 1-2

Carolina Hurricanes - Tampa Bay Lighting 1-2

Tampa Bay Lighting (Position 3rd Div.N.29-NP.7-US.3-H.17 Term.181-147)

Showing once again the weight of his jersey, he managed to make 1/2 away from home and take a strong lead for the qualification. Of course in both (2) games they were not better than the opponents, especially in the 2nd match. But as I said before, the jersey spoke. Same picture in both (2) matches where it preceded in the 2nd period and then showed character at the end. Absent tonight are Gaborik M. (E.) and Nilsson A. (T.). While doubtful is given Savard D. (A.2pc.) Who was injured in the last match.

Carolina Hurricanes (Position 1st Div.N.29-NP.7-US.8-H.12 Term.179-136)

He did not play badly in both (2) games, but he could not win. So victory tonight is one way. In her last match they were much better than their opponents, but they lost again. Maybe when the matches are closed enough this does not favor her. Theoretically they will try to open the rhythm, but I do not know if they manage to cope. The important Niederreiter N. is absent for tonight (E.62 ass. / 21gol / 14 assists) who was also missing in the last ones, while the also important Trocheck V. (E..55 ass./19gol / 27 assists) is doubtful. 

Absences in the attack are important for the "Hurricanes" which means that the other players will take more time. One of those who had a good season this year was Aho S. (E.56 points / 24 / goals / 33 assists) who is impressive in the playoffs with 5 goals in 8 matches. Considering that the match will open now, as the visitors need the victory, while the hosts are more comfortable, I will take the option to score at any time in the game.