After a heartbreaking loss to the Nashville Predators on their first game of the season, Tampa Bay rebounded with a win in their home opener last night against the Detroit Red Wings. Pekka Rinne was spectacular as he stopped 36 out of 37 shots to earn the first star of the game. While the Lightning always feel comfortable with Rinne behind them in net, the thought of constantly having 37 shots get past the defense every game will not bode well for the Lightning. Also starring in the game was stud forward Taylor Hall with a two goal and one assist performance. Rounding out the three stars was Marcus Kruger with a two point affair. Sticking to GM Dave Broche's lofty expectations, games like this from Kruger is the exact result that he was hoping as they can win games, allow their young guys to produce but also let the veterans feel like we are not bagging it in for the year.
10/23/2020 - 261 words
