The Tampa Bay Lightning have dug themselves another hole. One this time they may be unable to emerge from.
In Saturday's Game 2, the Colorado Avalanche throttled the two-time defending champions, scoring three goals in the first period, two in the second and two more in the third for a 7-0 triumph, and a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
Valeri Nichushkin continued his breakout performance, scoring twice, while Cale Makar scored on each side of the special teams equation in the third period for his first points of the series.
His shorthanded marker was particularly eye-catching.