Bolts are happy to be back in Tampa

Plus: Ryan McDonagh has never missed the postseason

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View on the web Go to our home page Subscribe to the Times Friday, May 6, 2022 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters Lightning happy to be home after spending past week on road Also, Nick Paul is earning more responsibilities during the first-round series against the Maple Leafs. Read more You want the Stanley Cup? You’ve got to take it from these guys John Romano | It wasn’t exactly Cooper’s Last Stand, but the Lightning showed some chutzpah in bouncing back from a horrible Game 1 to beat Toronto Wednesday. Read more Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh is a Stanley Cup playoff mainstay The 32-year-old defenseman has made it to the postseason in each of his 12 seasons in the NHL. Read more Lightning rebound for Game 2 win over Maple Leafs Victor Hedman opens the scoring and finishes with a four-point night as the series moves to Tampa tied. Read more Lightning-Maple Leafs Game 2 report card: Perfect timing Victor Hedman scores when his team needs it most, giving Tampa Bay its first lead (and win) of the series. Read more A repeat to remember Want to relive the Lightning’s second straight Stanley Cup win? The Tampa Bay Times has a new book for that. Striking Twice commemorates another thrilling NHL championship season. Order yours today! Lightning penalty kill shuts down Maple Leafs Notes | Also, Ross Colton calls Kyle Clifford’s hit on him in Game 1 “dirty.” Read more Lightning expect officiating to change throughout Leafs series Just because Game 1 was tightly called, especially after a boarding call that led to an ejection, both teams are expected to remain physical. Read more NHL hands out multiple fines to Lightning, Maple Leafs Pat Maroon says Tampa Bay will remain physical throughout its first-round series against Toronto. Read more Gain unlimited access to Lightning, Buccaneers and Rays coverage for about $1 a week! Subscribe now Stanley Cup playoffs: Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Series tied 1-1   Game 3: Tonight at Amalie Arena, 7:30 p.m., TBS, Bally Sports Sun   Game 4: Sunday at Amalie Arena, 7 p.m., TBS, Bally Sports Sun   Game 5: Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena, time TBD, Bally Sports Sun   Game 6: Thursday at Amalie Arena, time TBD, Bally Sports Sun*   Game 7: May 14 at Scotiabank Arena, time TBD, Bally Sports Sun*   *If necessary Did someone forward this to you? Get Lightning Strikes in your own inbox next time. It's free to subscribe. Sign up here. Contact us Privacy policy Terms, conditions & copyright Standard of accuracy © 2022 • All Rights Reserved Tampa Bay Times • 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 To ensure this email is delivered to your inbox, add custserv@elist.tampabay.com to your address book. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the "Lightning Strikes" newsletter from the Tampa Bay Times. If you’d prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe from this email.