Two eastern conference playoff teams squared off this evening in Amalie Arena, and fans were treated to a back-and-forth affair that showcased both teams’ strengths. Tampa Bay came out on top with a 4-3 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs and what a game this was.
The opening period displayed the kind of game we were about to witness. Speed, passing, and scoring. Albeit the scoring was of the tipped-in variety for most of the night, nonetheless Tampa Bay and Toronto showed what got them both into the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference—speed and tenacity.