Tag Archives: Victor Hedman

Game #9 Lightning versus Rangers Preview

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Derek

Game Preview: The Lightning visit the Rangers. Some thoughts on the two teams and Vigneault’s perplexing decisions. #NYR #Bolts Continue reading →

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WCH2016: Sweden holds off Ovechkin, Russia 2-1

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Derek

Sweden was the better team and held off Ovechkin and Russia in the final frantic minute to win 2-1. #WCH2016 Continue reading →

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Lightning experience too much for Islanders

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Derek

Victor Hedman outplayed John Tavares and the more experienced #Bolts advanced over #Isles Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes as Bolts dominate Isles 4-1 in Game 2

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek

It was all #Bolts in Game 2 as they evened the series against a listless #NYIsles Continue reading →

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Islanders look to go two up on Lightning

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek

At around 3:15 PM, the Islanders and Lightning do battle in Game 2 of this Eastern Conference Semifinal in Tampa. After hanging on to take the first game 5-3 thanks to a Cal Clutterbuck empty netter that stopped a furious … Continue reading →

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Sweet Home Chicago: Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Derek

For the third time in six years, the Blackhawks are Stanley Cup champions. They are officially a modern day dynasty after defeating the Lightning 2-0 in Game 6 at loud United Center where they celebrated their first Cup win on … Continue reading →

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Bishop pitches shutout as Lightning put Rangers on brink

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Derek

For a second straight round, the Rangers have their backs to the wall. They are facing playoff extinction after getting shutout by Ben Bishop and the Lightning 2-0 to drop Game 5 at a disappointed MSG. Bishop stopped all 26 … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Game 5

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers find themselves deadlocked at two games apiece with the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final. They enter tonight’s pivotal Game 5 with a chance to pull within a game of their second straight Stanley Cup Final appearance. Game … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist delivers big performance to even series

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist answered the critics with a 38-save effort in Game 4. Rick Nash and Martin St. Louis scored and Keith Yandle had a big night. Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes as Kucherov’s OT winner puts Rangers behind

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Derek

So much for a bounce back performance. For a second consecutive game, the Lightning put up a six spot on Henrik Lundqvist. Unlike Game 2’s 6-2 blowout, this one was more damaging with Nikita Kucherov scoring at 3:33 of overtime … Continue reading →

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