hey jon cooper, how many games did you lose against the avalanche? pic.twitter.com/u90wXXxWVA— carmen❤️🔥 (@carmensleafs) June 27, 2022
The Lightning overcame a 3-2 deficit to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and 2-0 deficit to the New York Rangers and were down 2-0 to the Colorado Avalanche before forcing a game 6. If the Lightning were able to win their third straight cup, they would have done something that hasn't been accomplished since the New York Islanders team in the 80s.
The Lightning did though become the first team that won back to back cups to advance past the second round since the same Islanders team. Pittsburgh was close in 2018 but lost to the Washington Capitals in 6 games.
The Lightning. currently have no cap space going into the offseason, so they will most likely lose long-time forward Ondrej Palat who was one of the Lightning's most clutch and consistent players in this playoff run. Jan Rutta will also most likely be a lost piece this offseason.
Even though they could be losing one of their best players, Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper definitely doesn't see this team taking a step back.
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27 JUIN | 638 ANSWERS Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper makes a promise for the NHL Will the Lightning make it back to the finals next year? | ||
yes | 196 | 30.7 % |
no | 442 | 69.3 % |
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