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OT: 2020 Tampa Bay Lightning/Tampa Bay Rays Playoffs Thread

Discussion in 'GC Hall of Fame' started by tilly, Aug 11, 2020.

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  1. oragator1

    oragator1 Premium Member

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    One of the crazier games in a while.

    lightning give up two goals on the first three shots, and still win. About half the goals were fluky.
    Got shafted on the penalty at the end of regulation and eventually had to kill off a 4 on 3, then got a break on a call and buried it.
     
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  2. GatorBen

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    Good break on paying off the makeup call for that ridiculous embellishment penalty.
     
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  3. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    I actually think it was a penalty. Benn's stick tripped Tyler. He didn't kick him, but he grabbed and tangled his leg. Keith Jones pointed it out well in the post game.
     
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  4. Swamp55

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    Great resiliance by this Lightning team! They refuse to let up - fantastic effort!

    A really exciting hockey game; enjoyable for noobs and die-hard fans alike. Good stuff!

    15 down, 1 to go!! ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡

    GO BOLTS!!!
     
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  5. GatorBen

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    Yeah I think it could have been a holding penalty. Definitely wasn’t the slew foot the ref called though.
     
  6. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    Agree Ben. Holding Penalty with a stick in the legs to take his feet.

    [​IMG]
     
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  7. stp_gator

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    Wow, Bolts look unstoppable right now. One more to go!
     
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  8. oragator1

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    Mishkin fired up, Phil acting like he’s been there before.

     
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  9. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    I love how Phil called out Shatty for not shooting a couple minutes prior.
    Phil is a national treasure. He is so grumpy and aggravated when guys do something dumb I love him.:D
     
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  10. Sylez_G_Koolaid

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    I can't believe we could be one game away. Do nothing to jinx this, people!
     
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  11. tilly

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    This. This. .... and THIS!
    So glad my son has a flag football game and the Gators are playing to keep my mind off it AND we don't have to wait 48 hours.
    The Gators have spoiled us with titles over the years, but for fans of Tampa teams this is a very special and rare event we may get to witness.

    Then...fingers crossed...the Rays might give us a fun few weeks too.
     
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  12. Donzo

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    OT NHL playoff hockey is insane. OT NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey is soul crushing.

    I go back to 2004's Lightning elimination game six double overtime win in Calgary. Calgary had a couple breakaways in OT.

    I can't really explain the extreme anxiety on the first breakaway. I almost got sick... I barley watched the rest of it, just listened to it... I can clearly remember the scream- "St Louis!!!!"

    So, no more OT hockey, guys. Just curb stomp them from the start and win this tonight!
     
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  13. 96Gatorcise

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    I was here in Tampa for the first cup will be nice to pick up a 2nd. Go Bolts!!!!
     
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  14. gatorknights

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    I have a picture on my Gator wall from the last hoisting of Lord Stanley's cup and hopefully tonight it will happen again.
     
  15. tilly

    tilly Superhero Mod. Fast witted. Bulletproof posts. Moderator VIP Member

    Stammer officially out tonight. Not surprised, but was really hoping.
     
  16. TJtheGator

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    The Bolts are ending this tonight.
     
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  17. 96Gatorcise

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    1-1 2nd period
     
  18. 96Gatorcise

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    2nd intermission 1-1
     
  19. TJtheGator

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    Come on Bolts, this is where you win it!
     
  20. 96Gatorcise

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    2-1 Bolts 16 to go for the cup
     
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