‘Lanche/Lightning Final As Steven Stamkos Scores Both, T.B. (2-1) In 6th– To Third Straight Final

Steven Stamkos had both goals, the third period game winner just 21 seconds after the Rangers tied the score, as the two time champion Tampa Bay Lightning advanced to their third straight NHL final, winning (2-1) vs the Rangers in game 6.

Series star, Ondrej Palat (I had limited coverage of this series), who had last 90 seconds goals to win #’s 3 and 5 for “T.B.” had both secondary assists on the Stamkos goals.

The Lightning have now won 11 consecutive playoff series and will bid to become the first NHL team to win 3 straight titles since the New York Islanders won 4 straight from (1980-1983).

It will be, at least is “considered,” a tough task, as Colorado (Avalanche) is roughly a 2 to 1 series favorite.

Game 1 is Wednesday night in Colorado.

Steven Stamkos, pictured above.