TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 15: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders celebrates after scoring a goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game Two of the Stanley Cup Semifinals in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on June 15, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
It was a strong effort from the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2. As we all expected. After a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders in Game 1, the reigning Stanley Cup champions weren’t going to lay an egg a second time in a row.