The Tampa Bay Lightning are facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The series has been so far back-and-forth, with the Maple Leafs tying things up in Game 2 with a 7-2 win over the Lightning (Bay News 9). The Lightning are trying to keep calm as they prepare to host Game 3 in Tampa on April 22 (Yardbarker.com). The two teams have faced each other multiple times in the playoffs in recent years, adding extra tension to the series (WinnersandWhiners.com).
Meanwhile, the Lightning are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their existence, and former player and co-founder Phil Esposito shared some memories about bringing hockey to Tampa Bay (ABC Action News). The Lightning have become a significant force in the NHL, winning two Stanley Cup championships in the past decade (Tampa Bay Times).
Fans of both teams are predicting how the series may end, with a Maple Leafs fan hoping for a comeback after their Game 1 loss (Sportskeeda). NHL experts are also analyzing the odds and making predictions for Game 2 (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire).
The Lightning are hoping to maintain their lead in the series, being 1-0 before tying up in Game 2 (Raw Charge). But with the playoffs being so unpredictable, it remains to be seen who will come out on top in this matchup. Fans can catch the next game on April 22 on ESPN (Sports Illustrated).
