Backstopped by goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy posting another shutout in a clinching game and going undefeated after losses, Tampa Bay showed the resolve of a champion. That’s no easy task, as the players who have been with Tampa since the 2015 final loss to Chicago and beyond know well. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...Tampa Bay was the overwhelming favorite against the Canadiens, who brought the underdog label and an exciting blend of young and old talent backstopped by standout goalie Carey Price. It’s impossible to lose a best-of-seven series that way, and Tampa Bay showed why it deserves to be in the modern-day dynasty conversation. If this run has shown anything, it’s that they can lose and still find a way to win.

Source: thestar July 08, 2021 03:00 UTC