The Tampa Bay Lightning probably weren’t expecting the photographers to get in on the Islanders’ home ice advantage Thursday night, but this is Nassau Coliseum in its final NHL season.
The Lightning were leading and buzzing in the offensive zone late in the first period when the referee stopped play and pointed to the corner boards. A cameraman had poked his lens too far through his allotted slot and interfered with the puck.
Tampa agitator Patrick Maroon skated on for the ensuing faceoff and gestured toward the corner in frustration. Maroon was greeted by about 30 middle fingers from the fans above.