Entering today’s game there was some speculation as whether or not the Tampa Bay Lightning could square up against the Columbus Blue Jackets desperation. The Lightning answered that speculation with a hard nosed 2-1 win spearheaded by the line of Blake Coleman, Yanni Gourde, and Barclay Goodrow. By securing this victory the Lightning positioned themselves for the knock out punch in Game Five.
But, before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s get to the game.
1st Period
The opening period saw the Blue Jackets show some desperation for the first time all series as they came out flying to set the pace.