TAMPA, Fla. — The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, Tampa Bay Lightning, will host observe parties for the initial two games of their initially-round collection towards the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Both formal Lightning Playoff Watch Parties will just take put at Sparkman Wharf and start out at 6:30 p.m. No chairs will be authorized on the lawn.
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“Functions will feature dwell entertainment, appearances from ThunderBug and other Lightning personalities, as well as giveaways, concession specials and far more,” in accordance to a Lightning push launch.
The check out occasion for Game 1, which will be introduced by Bud Mild, will be Monday, Might 2. The view bash for Match 2 will be Wednesday, May well 4.
The Bolts return to Amalie Arena on Friday for Recreation 3 of the most effective-of-7 series. Puck drop for that video game is set for 7:30 p.m.
In the course of the normal year, the Maple Leafs completed with a report of 54-21-7 and 115 details. The Lightning finished 51-23-8
and 110 points.
“This crew gained 51 games, and which is a hell of an accomplishment, but it will be prolonged overlooked once we get to Toronto, for the reason that it’s, you know, a full distinct year now,” reported Lightning Head Mentor Jon Cooper soon after the team’s ultimate standard-season match.
The Lightning are competing for their third-straight title, an accomplishment that hasn’t been achieved by any workforce considering the fact that the New York Islanders won four in a row in the early eighties.