TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The sight of Nikita Kucherov crumpled to the ice in pain left a sour taste in the mouths of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kucherov remained on the bench for a short time, but did not return to the game. .... We have to better with our emotions and not getting caught up with the antics that are going on in the game,“ the Tampa Bay coach added. ON THE BRINKThe Panthers will have to win three straight against the defending champs to end the franchise’s 25-year drought without a series win. On the other hand, the Panthers have never rallied to win a series after dropping the first two games.

Source: thestar May 22, 2021 19:53 UTC