A slow start and some coverage mistakes put the Tampa Bay Lightning behind early, and despite several attempts, they couldn’t equalize the game and dropped a 5-3 decision to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jonas Johansson, in an unexpected start, stopped 23 of 27 shots, several of the difficult variety. Nick Paul scored twice while Darren Raddysh had a goal and an assist. Matthew Knies starred for the home team as he had two goals and an assist while Joseph Woll stopped 27 shots.
Was it the start that the Lightning wanted? Probably not as Jonas Johansson was tested just minutes into the game on a tough shot from Auston Matthews from the slot.