Greeting the Lightning upon arrival in Tampa
If you have some time this afternoon, greet the Tampa Bay Lightning upon their return to Tampa from Boston. We have information on the where and when here.
| Final - 5.23.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boston Bruins | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Stories
ECF Game 5 recap: Tampa Bay Lightning (5) at Boston Bruins (3)
Game 5 of the NHL's Eastern Conference Finals was played in Boston, with both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins tied up at two wins apiece. Who pulled ahead in the series?
Lightning vs. Bruins Scoring Chances - Game 5
The Lightning keep winning the chances battle, but Tim Thomas keeps turning them away.
Bruins hang on to beat Lightning 3-1
Bruins one win away from advancing to Stanley Cup Finals after 3-1 win over Lightning on Game 5.
ECF Game 5 preview: Tampa Bay Lightning (5) at Boston Bruins (3)
It's now a best-of-three series between the Bolts and the B's. We reflect on the worst call of the series as well as touch on the starting goaltender argument.
Fans Make Human Lightning Bolt
A show of support from the fans for the departing Lightning was a great image to behold.
Be a part of "The Human Lightning Bolt"
Fans will gather at Tampa International Airport to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a big send-off when they leave for Boston on Sunday.
ECF Game 4 Recap: Boston Bruins (3) at Tampa Bay Lightning (5)
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 5-3 in Game four of the Eastern Conference Finals, overcoming a 3-point deficit to tie the series at 2.
GameThreads
Bruins Fans GameThread on Stanley Cup of Chowder
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Lightning Fans GameThread on Raw Charge
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boston | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Tampa Bay Goal - Simon Gagne (5), from Steven Stamkos at 1:09. Penalties - Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay (Tripping), 5:13; Tyler Seguin, Boston (Tripping), 6:45; Andrew Ference, Boston (Cross checking), 12:17; Nathan Horton, Boston (Interference), 19:09. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Boston Goal - Nathan Horton (7), from Milan Lucic and David Krejci at 4:24. 3, Boston Goal - Brad Marchand (6), from Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara at 15:56. Penalties - Nathan Horton, Boston (Interference), 2:07; Ryan Malone, Tampa Bay (Interference), 6:42; Brad Marchand, Boston (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 6:42; Mattias Ohlund, Tampa Bay (Hooking), 7:05; Eric Brewer, Tampa Bay (Hooking), 11:40. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Boston Empty Net Goal - Rich Peverley (2), from Chris Kelly at 19:47. Penalties - Steve Downie, Tampa Bay (Boarding), 10:54. |
Shots on Goal:
Tampa Bay 14 + 9 + 11 = 34.
Boston 4 + 8 + 8 = 20.
Power Play Conversion: Tampa Bay 0-4. Boston 0-4.
Goaltenders: Tampa Bay, Mike Smith 2-19-.895. Boston, Tim Thomas 1-34-.971.
Referees: Brad Watson, Dan O'Rourke, Tim Peel
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Pierre Racicot
Power Play Conversion: Tampa Bay 0-4. Boston 0-4.
Goaltenders: Tampa Bay, Mike Smith 2-19-.895. Boston, Tim Thomas 1-34-.971.
Referees: Brad Watson, Dan O'Rourke, Tim Peel
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Pierre Racicot
