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Stephen Nover's Stanley Cup Lightning-Islanders Top Ticket
(NHL) Tampa Bay vs. NY Islanders,
09/17/2020 8:00 PM, Score: 2 - 1
Money Line: 144.00 NY Islanders (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: 144.00 NY Islanders (Home)
Result: Loss
I'm not convinced Tampa Bay has the mental toughness to close out this Eastern Conference finals after losing, 2-1, to the Islanders in double overtime this past Tuesday. That was the Lightning's opportunity.
The Islanders still face elimination down 3-2 in the series. But New York is riding house money. The pressure remains on the Lightning. Tampa Bay has been in this situation before - and failed miserably blowing 3-2 series leads in 2016 and 2018 in the Eastern Conference finals.
The double overtime win gives the Islanders new-found momentum. New York goalie Semyon Varamov also looked back in good form.
The Lightning still could be without Brayden Point, their leading scorer in the playoffs.
At this plus price, I'll take a shot with the well-coached, disciplined and mentally tough Islanders. They may not win, but they certainly won't go gently into the night.
The Islanders still face elimination down 3-2 in the series. But New York is riding house money. The pressure remains on the Lightning. Tampa Bay has been in this situation before - and failed miserably blowing 3-2 series leads in 2016 and 2018 in the Eastern Conference finals.
The double overtime win gives the Islanders new-found momentum. New York goalie Semyon Varamov also looked back in good form.
The Lightning still could be without Brayden Point, their leading scorer in the playoffs.
At this plus price, I'll take a shot with the well-coached, disciplined and mentally tough Islanders. They may not win, but they certainly won't go gently into the night.
