The Lightning lost game seven to the Capitals. They played well for the first two periods but weren’t able to beat Brayden Holtby. Washington scored twice on the counter attack in the second period and closed the game in the third. [Raw Charge]
This loss will sting everyone associated with the organization and losing in this fashion at home is embarrassing. But before we allow frustration to overcome us, let’s just take a deep breath. Last season, this team didn’t even make the playoffs, and yet, it bounced back for one of its most dominant seasons in franchise history and made the conference final.