The Tampa Bay Lightning may have started off the 2016-17 Home Opener with a little bit of rink rust; however, as the game progressed Lightning fans finally got to see the Lightning team we have come to know and love over the course of the last few seasons.
After starting off the game 2-0 in the first period thanks to two consecutive goals from Detroit Red Wings forward Thomas Vanek, the Lightning would rally back to defeat their Atlantic Division rivals 6-4.
What’s truly amazing about last night’s encounter is the fact fans witnessed certain members of the Lightning step up in ways they have never seen before.