Another alum of "The Office," Jenna Fischer won the celebrity battle of the 2019 postseason against John Krasinski's Bruins. All rights reserved. Toronto picked up a 7-2 victory two nights later before securing consecutive overtime wins in Tampa, including a 5-4 decision Monday after trailing 4-1 midway through the third period to build a 3-1 series lead. In just the last decade, there have been seven teams that have come back from 3-1 deficits. Follow @romano_tbtimes.com. 6 Age of Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner the last time their team won a playoff series (2004), 95 Career playoff points for Stamkos, passing Ondrej Palat for third-most in Lightning history, .500 Tampa Bays all-time win percentage (5-5) in playoff series when trailing 3-2, 31 Saves by Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov in Game 6. We'll see if Cooper, Vasilevskiy and the rest of the Lightning can stave off eliminationwhen they take on the Leafs tomorrow night from Scotiabank Arena. Ybor City. They have played intense hockey. When the chance to come home arrived, he couldn't pass up the opportunity to join the team he cheered for as a kid just down the road. No," Cooper said. Tampa Bay Lightning and tampabaylightning.com are trademarks of Lightning Hockey L.P. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Updated: Apr 29, 2023 / 05:45 PM EDT. Including a first-round defeat in 2013, Toronto's record in games where it could clinch a series sat at 0-11 before puck drop the second-longest streak in NHL history. Lightning series coverage. Ponder that for a moment. John Romano | The biggest third-period collapse in Tampa Bay playoff history has the Bolts on the verge of elimination against the Leafs. The pair even did a collaboration for the Golden Knights, which is the most random but most Vegas thing in recent memory: Gordon Ramsay has joined Lil' Jon at VGK games, donning the Golden Knights threads, so we'll include him here too. The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Subscribe to our free Lightning Strikes newsletter. TAMPA For the first time in four years, a Lightning season has ended before the Kentucky Derby. If I look and I see a bolt, I know thats my teammate, Esposito said. He was the easiest pick of anyone on this list. Lightning series coverage]. All Rights Reserved. PARTY WON'T STOP!! One commonality among Lightning celeb fans is their positive reactions to Lightning coach Jon Cooper. In the "embarrassment of riches" department, the Preds have pretty much every country music star under the sun available for their celebrity team. And while it has been a long time coming, the swiftness and finality of Monday nights Game 4 collapse will live beside the most painful and cruel losses of any franchise in any sport in Tampa Bay history. He also dropped the puck at a Leafs game from space, the biggest flex by a human being in recorded history. AYE, AYE, CAPTAIN pic.twitter.com/9iND5Yj9wW, "We played well enough to win this series," Tampa head coach Jon Cooper said. "But like I said, I think there's 31 other teams in the League that would love to have our history here in the last 10 years, five years, three years. "This team hasn't lost a playoff series in the Eastern Conference since 2019. Toronto last made the NHL's final eight in 2004 before the league introducing a salary cap, before Twitter was launched, and just over four months after Paul Martin became Canada's 21st prime minister when they beat the Ottawa Senators in seven games. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/qTkUhZtYXr, Jason O'Young (@jasonoyoung) April 30, 2023, Scenes from Maple Leaf Square pic.twitter.com/R7cMyQcz2c. Finally, we stretch a bit to include "American Idol" host and recording artist Katy Perry; she's from Southern California, but she gets the nod for this blinged-out Wild jersey. Samsonov made a big stop on Stamkos early in a spirited first where the Leafs were under siege at times. "We just kept believing in our group here, didn't listen to anything outside and knew we had the potential to do something special," said Marner, who sported a bloodied lip. What do Tampa Lightning fans throw on the ice? Lightning Hockey, L.P. is a division of Vinik Sports Group. "It comes down to winning hockey games, and we didn't get that done," defenseman Victor Hedman said. WATCH | Fans celebrate Maple Leafs winning first round of playoffssince 2004: The Leafs made the playoffs just once in 11 years following the 2004-05 lockout, with their only appearance ending in a stunning Game 7 collapse against Boston. No doubt scores of hockey fans in the United States, Canada and across the globe enjoyed Tuesday night's Tampa Bay Lightning-New York Rangers game with a cocktail and cigar in hand, but there . The obvious one is megastar Carrie Underwood, whose husband used to play for the Preds. The team that tore through the 2020 postseason and raised the Stanley Cup without ever facing an elimination game lost a three-goal lead as quickly as a beer run. But when Tampa apartment dweller Christina Tyler recently discovered. Famed comic book writer Todd McFarlane, who worked on "The Amazing Spider-Man" and "Spawn" among many other projects, once owned a part of the Oilers (despite being a Calgary native). Icing the puck Icing is when a player on his teams side of the red center line shoots the puck all the way down the ice and it crosses the red goal line at any point (other than the goal). Toronto Maple Leafs (1962, 1963) The Toronto Maple Leafs won three straight Stanley Cups between 1962 and 64, and the 63 team was their best. And wait, why is Kevin Smith on this list? Were a really good team, said Alex Killorn, who scored two goals in Game 4. While this is obviously disappointing, it does present a new question which bandwagon should Tampa Bay fans jump on? Corey Long The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Actor AnnaSophia Robb is a Denver native, and while we didn't find any public Avs fandom, we will just assume it lives within. Some people will gravitate towards the best story, others from a minor family connection, and even a few will decide who next to cheer for based on nothing other than spite. Toronto's John Tavares scored the series winning overtime goal against Tampa Bay Saturday night giving the Maple Leafs a 2-1 win, and a 4-2 series victory. Check Your Bracket. With a record of 60-8-12, the team holds the NHL record for fewest losses, most points, and best point percentage in a regular season. The roster: Dick Vitale, Hulk Hogan, Charles Barkley, Stephen King, Tom Brady. Never miss out on the latest with the Bucs, Rays, Lightning, Florida college sports and more. She first stepped onto the ice in 2013 on Pearl Harbor Day, which is a fitting day for the retired Air Force Sergeant. The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated by the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 2-1 overtime loss in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Saturday, ending their bid to reach the Stanley Cup . "Burn em to a crisp" - Tampa Bay Rays Twitter wish Tampa Bay Lightning A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Theres no shame in losing to a team as talented as the Maple Leafs, especially with injuries stacking up for the Lightning, but its still tough seeing this squad leaving the ice for the last time so early in the schedule. Receive direct access to our top content, contests and perks. To come up short in the first round is not a good feeling.". Tampa Bay, Florida The team won the Stanley Cup in 2004 and reached the Eastern Conference Final in 2011, but this market isnt buying into hockey as easily as other sports. Iheard about it. It was that stunning. Neighbor calls 911 when hockey fans yell 'Shoot! Shoot!' - AP NEWS Contact Joey Knight at jknight@tampabay.com. The Thunder Bolts Two groups representing the Tampa Bay Lightning have gone above and beyond in not only being loyal fans but spreading hockey love to their communities. Actor Jon Hamm rounds out the list, as his St. Louis superfandom extends to many appearances at Blues games in recent seasons. The Leafs were the better team in the regular season, and the favorite coming into the series. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. For them to get this feeling tonight, they deserve it. "That's why this is difficult. When Tampa Bay was swept out of the 2019 playoffs in Round 1, I distinctly remember a feeling of dread at the idea of this team never being able to take that next step to win the Stanley Cup. In order to go deep in the playoffs, you need some bounces to go our way, Stamkos said. The roster: Pat Sajak, Wale, Lynda Carter, Scott Van Pelt, Larry King. He's a New Jersey guy, and he absolutely loves the Devils. Before Amalie Arena, Lightning's anthem singer called the Air Force her (WFLA) Theres no shortage of creepy critters invading our homes this time of year. Joe Nieuwendyk was the hero that night with two goals on a shaky Patrick Lalime. Well send you news, analysis and commentary on the Bolts weekly during the season. The road distance is 20.4 miles. What are Tampa Bay Lightning fans called? He celebrated with the rest of the fans when Ovi & Co. hoisted the Cup in 2018. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. The Lightning did it themselves in 2011 when they won three in a row, including Game 7 on the road, in the conference quarterfinals against Pittsburgh. Lightning Overtime Issues Spelled Doom Against the Maple Leafs Gretzky became a minority owner of the NHLs Phoenix Coyotes in 2000, and he was named the Coyotes head coach in 2005. The Lightning were responsible for a considerable chunk of the excruciation they were feeling Saturday. Next up are the Hanson brothers, from the greatest hockey movie of all time, "Slap Shot."