TAMPA, FLORIDA – MAY 12: The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate winning Game Five of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs on a goal by Brayden Point #21 against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amalie Arena on May 12, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The Tampa Bay Lightning came from behind so many times in Round 1 with their battle with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Down 1-0 in the series, they came back. Down 2-1, they came back. Down 3-2, they came back. When all was said and done Saturday night, it was just one goal that made the difference in Game 7. Your Tampa Bay Lightning will move on. The season is over for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Lightning will now play in another best of 7 series, this time with the Florida Panthers. The I-75 rivalry will have a new chapter. The Panthers will have home ice advantage so the first two games will be down in Sunrise, Florida. The series will then move to Tampa for Games 3 and 4.
GAME 1:
Tuesday, May 17 at 7pm: Lightning @ Florida Panthers in Sunrise at FLA Live Arena
GAME 2:
Thursday, May 19 at 7pm: Lightning @ Florida Panthers in Sunrise at FLA Live Arena
GAME 3:
Sunday, May 22 at 1:30pm: Lightning vs. Florida Panthers in Tampa at Amalie Arena
GAME 4:
Monday, May 23 at 7pm: Lightning vs. Florida Panthers in Tampa at Amalie Arena
GAME 5:
Wednesday, May 25: Lightning @ Florida Panthers in Sunrise at FLA Live Arena (If necessary)
GAME 6:
Friday, May 27: Lightning vs. Florida Panthers in Tampa at Amalie Arena (If necessary)
GAME 7:
Sunday, May 29: Lightning @ Florida Panthers in Sunrise at FLA Live Arena (If necessary)
