It’s only one game, and the first game of the series. But the Tampa Bay Lightning were given a golden opportunity to steal a game on the road and go up 1-0. It wasn’t to be, though. The Lightning were completely outmatched all game by the speed and attack of the Colorado Avalanche. The normal “Rest vs. Rust” debate came up with the Avs having so long off before the game, but they looked 100% Rested and 0% Rusted.
The first period started off with a couple of soft goals by Andrei Vasilevskiy. They’re the kind of shots you would really love to see him block.