Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning got an early goal, then really poured it on late in a 4-0 defeat for the Flyers.
A brutal week begins against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Flyers suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the Lightning last Thursday, and will have to dig deep again to try to earn two points and avoid an extensive losing streak for the first time this season.
Claude Giroux’s second goal of the game earned the Flyers a valuable point against the reigning Stanley Cup champions. It was just another example of their resilience in the face of adversity, another quick response just when you think this team is starting to reach the breaking point.
Claude Giroux scored with 8.1 seconds left in the third to tie the game back up, forcing overtime and giving the Flyers a crucial and deserved point. Ultimately, the Lightning claimed the win in a shootout by a score of 4-3.
Since their last meeting, the Lightning not only claimed the 2020 Stanley Cup, but followed it up with another title in 2021. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions are in town and the circumstances remain the same. The Flyers are in for another early season test.
Kyle Collington and Kevin Durso discuss the Lightning winning again, then dive into some of the early offseason conversation, including rumors involving the Flyers, the Seattle expansion draft, and the NHL Awards.
On this week’s show, the guys put a wrap on the season and talk about the Lightning’s win, break down a couple of new contracts for the Flyers, discuss trade rumors and preview the 2020 NHL Draft coming up this week.
The Tampa Bay Lightning built the foundation of their championship team through the draft and had to experience a lot of failure before reaching the top. The Flyers may be in the early stages of following the same blueprint.
The Tampa Bay Lightning emerged victorious in Game 6, posting a 2-0 shutout win over the Dallas Stars to claim their second Stanley Cup in franchise history.
The guys discuss the Stanley Cup Final so far and start to look ahead to some of the offseason to come, teasing the upcoming NHL Draft on Oct. 6 and 7. They also look at the NHL Awards that were announced over the last week.
