Wow, that was some series eh? Seriously, who saw a sweep coming? Out-working, out-scoring, out-goaltending, and out-normal-line-changing by Tampa Bay led to an easy series win over Washington. A lot of credit also goes to Lightning coach Guy Boucher's 1-3-1 defense system (maybe more on that during the weekend...maybe). The fact that the Caps only had a lead 3 times in the series (once in game 1, twice in game 3) and needs to better co-ordinate line changes is troublesome. Tampa Bay now moves on to the third round.
Games
Tampa Bay Lightning 4
Washington Capitals 2
Tampa Bay Lightning 3
Washington Capitals 2 (OT)
Washington Capitals 3
Tampa Bay Lightning 4
Washington Capitals 3
Tampa Bay Lightning 5
Three Thoughts About The Series
1. Seriously, I know the Caps are labelled chokers, but who saw a sweep?
2. Quote of the Playoffs #1: (Lightning Head Coach Guy Boucher on the injury status of Simon Gagne and Pavel Kubina) “day-to-day, except for today and tomorrow.”
3. Roloson keeps his "no more than 3 GA/Game" streak going.
Picture of the Series
When reality hits:
(Image courtesy of HBO 24/7 star and
Play of the Series
No one ever questions Dominic Moore's work ethic. This is probably the hardest-working empty net goal ever:
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