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Covering #GoBolts for 23 years; Venmo tip jar 2020 Stanley Cup commemorative book Verified not blue

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@Erik_Erlendsson
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Andrei Vasilevskiy is 10-4 with a .935 save percentage
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Carey Price now 10-4 with a .932 save percentage. One of best runs we've seen in NHL playoffs in last decade.
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Gronk with a great line when asked about the Antonio Brown situation - I don't know what happened, I was too busy smashing helmets with 300-pound linemen
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Have to feel for Alex Killorn as well, he was at his stall for sometime after the game, he’s the longest tenured player in the organization as a 2007 draftee, set to be a UFA, have to wonder if he played his last game with #GoBolts or how much of a pay cut he’d take to stay?
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Hearing the initial word on Nikita Kucherov is not positive and surgery could be involved. Assuming that's accurate, I'd expect him to miss some time moving forward, should know more later today #GoBolts #TBLightning
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@Erik_Erlendsson
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And perhaps the loudest reception of the night comes from the introduction of Andrei Vasilevskiy #GoBolts
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In the past seven series clinching games, #GoBolts Andrei Vasilevskiy has allowed one goal. One.
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Nikita. Kucherov. That is all. #TBLightning #GoBolts
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First meeting between Bruins and #GoBolts since December and the comments made by Jack Edwards about Pat Maroon, Edwards went to Maroon to offer an apology
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Prince of Wales trophy, every single player came on the ice for the picture #TBLightning #GoBolts
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If ever there would be extra supplementary discipline for intent, this would fall into that category
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Trouba trying to take Palat's head clean off and completely whiffing
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Tim Howard, take a bow #USMNT
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That has to be one of the most amazing goals in Stanley Cup Final history . . . I'm not kidding, that was absolutely incredible effort by Coleman
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Jon Cooper said he was walking down Broadway today and said “I thought I was in Tampa” because of all the #GoBolts fans that traveled to Nashville
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In 2012, Steve Yzerman acquired an additional first round pick in the middle round ,used it to select the first goaltender in the draft - Andrei Vasilevskiy. Now, in 2021 with Detroit, Yzerman uses it to select the first goaltender in the draft, Sebastian Cossa
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Victor Hedman showing his full support for Sweden ahead of today’s #EURO2020 match against Spain #GoBolts #TBLightning
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@Erik_Erlendsson
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Yanni Gourde tribute video, all the feels #GoBolts #TBLightning #SeaKraken
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As this was a private conversation, even in a public setting, it’s not my place to share exactly what was said unless either party wishes to reveal, but I will say it’s evident Maroon is still displeased with the situation
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Ron Gronkowski part of the pregame #GoBolts hype video for Game 6 after Tom Brady made an appearance for Games 3 and 4 "Let's keep the Cup in Tampa Bay, baby"
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@Erik_Erlendsson
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Zach Bogosian returns to #TBLightning , 3 years deal, $850,000 aav
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As the #GoBolts locker room clears out, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare still at his stall, hockey pants still on, head in his hands. Can’t imagine what’s going through his mind, lost his mother this season, now heads to UFA status #TBLightning
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Bucs DT Vita Vea shotguns a beer during the timeout #GoBolts #TBLightning #GoBucs
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Wow, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on with @stevekouleas @ShaneOBrien55 on @SiriusXMNHL said he was stunned the Canadiens drafted Logan Mailloux, as the father of two daughters he said surprised didn't begin to describe it
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It’s not exactly going well for Edwards
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#GoBolts captain Steven Stamkos "I'm just sick to my stomach for some of these guys. Some guys didn't get a chance to win with us the past couple of years. And when they signed with us, we told them, we're gonna make a run and we come up short. It's a gut punch''
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Asked Jon Cooper about Derek Lalonde’s comments on Sportsnet regarding Vasilevskiy “He's there because he was an assistant coach on this team. So he's trying to offer insight and trying to give fans something and he should be doing that. He’s just got to make sure it's accurate”
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Quite disheartening that when I post about a celebration 18 years in the making for #GoBolts to be recognized during a White House visit for winning a championships(s) that the comments turn political and vile in nature. Just can't enjoy the moment together as fans of the team
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Massive game from Andrei Vasilevskiy, huge night for Nick Paul . . that's called grinding things out, they defended so well in their zone in the third period against a team that is very hard to defend against.
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Wait for it, wait for it . . . . Colorado called for too many men on the ice with 2:38 left #GoBolts
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OK, so this is why everybody gets infuriating with officials and consistency. Same exact play as last night on Point was waived off then reviewed and call no goal. Just now, whistle clearly blowing before the puck went in, waived off, reviewed, called a good goal
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#GoBolts roster shows Andrei Vasilevskiy has been activated from the COVID protocol list and Maxime Lagace is no longer listed on the #TBLightning roster
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Something to consider to put things in perspective, this year will be just the third playoff season since 2015 that #GoBolts won’t be at least a conference finalist. To be able to string that kind of success together in the salary cap era is damn impressive!
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After being offline for a couple of days . . . hearing Victor Hedman played through knee injury that will require surgery but expected to be ready for training camp in September. #TBLightning #GoBolts
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Nikita Kucherov signs on with @budlight for the #GoBolts Boat Parade . . . Let the No. 1 Bull$hit commence !!!!!!
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Soak this night in #GoBolts fans . . . this team put on one hell of a show over the past 10 months to win back to back Cups and it's so great that they were able to share it with their fans this time. It's been quite a ride.
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In Bishop's locker stall http://t.co/93QB1BtyPS
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The celebration for the 100th assist of the season for Nikita Kucherov, just the 5th player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a season #GoBolts #TBLightning
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According to ESPN PR, opening night game between #TBLightning game averaged 984,000 viewers on Tuesday, peaked at over 1.1 million viewers. The game is the most watched season opening game on cable ever recorded. #GoBolts
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Pat Maroon, still shirtless,
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@Erik_Erlendsson
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Congratulations to Rick Peckham on a Hall of Fame career, who called his last #GoBolts game today. It was an honor to be able to call Rick a friend and all the time I was fortunate to be able to spend with him over 16 years. Congratulations Rick, don't be a stranger
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And Point is getting a penalty, brutal call, just brutal. Second time this playoffs a Lightning player called for goalie interference when he was intentionally shoved in by a player. Absolutely brutal call, just brutal officiating.
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Just saw a glimpse of the projected lineups tonight that has Nikita Kucherov listed at top line RW (so he at least appears to be taking warmup) with Cernak also listed on the second D pair alongside McDonagh with Schenn also listed, so looks as if at least 1 will play if not both
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#GoBolts giving some appreciation for @TomBrady and his time in #ChampaBay during intermission
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Carter Stamkos and Griffin Perry get a ride in the Zambabi before #GoBolts #Tblightning host the Detroit Red Wings. We know Carter loved the Zamboni, so of course he’s behind the wheel!
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@Erik_Erlendsson
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Fans are booing Scott Mayfield any time he touches the puck
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Steven Stamkos on lack of a contract extension to this point: “To be honest I've been disappointed in the lack of talk in that regard. So it was something that I expressed at the end of last year that I wanted to get something done before training camp” #GoBolts (more)
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Vasilevskiy on 2015 vs 2020 . . . ."I'm grown up now, I'm a big boy"
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@Erik_Erlendsson
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That's a disgusting hit by Scheifele and while it's somewhat in the run of play, it's predatory from a player who was already riled up and frustrated. Warrants a lengthy suspension.
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Props to the gentleman wearing the Syracuse @86Kucherov jersey tonight @SyracuseCrunch #SyrCrunch #TBLightning #GoBolts
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#RaysUp Shane McClanahan fires up the Tesla Coils before puck drop @RaysBaseball
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#GoBolts have signed D Mikhail Sergachev to an 8-year extension, per his (new) agent
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Let's all make sure we are giving credit to where this came from as it's making the rounds.
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Re-sign Stamkos szn
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#91 to the rafters immediately @TBLightning
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New signage outside @AmalieArena
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How many times can NBC reshow that Eberle goal and not make any mention of the hook by Barzal on Killorn that took away the ability to get a stick in the way?
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Nikita Kucherov on if the two days off will help him with whatever kept him out of Game 6 "There was no injury, I don't know what you are talking about, there was never a question I was going to play" #TBLightning #GoBolts
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Alex Killorn said Pat Maroon has been calling his teammates the 'One Cup Guys" and referring to himself as the "Two Cup Guy" - talk about motivating your teammates to a repeat attempt 🤣
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@Erik_Erlendsson
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Oh, c'mon, we lost Arnold Palmer today, too? This really stinks. Today stinks. This year really stinks.
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I was honored to be among those asked to vote on the Conn Smythe Trophy this year as a member of @ThePHWA (and it was agonizing to no end) Here were my votes: 1. Andrei Vasilevskiy 2. Nikita Kucherov 3. Ryan McDonagh #StanleyCup #GoBolts #TBLightning
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Gonna take some time to see this and not do a double take #GoBolts #TBLightning legend
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Tonight, @TBLightning owner Jeff Vinik donates $1.22 million as part of the Community Hero Program on behalf of the 244 full time employees. Each gets $5,000 to donate to charity of their choice #GoBolts #TBLightning
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Second "You Got Tampa" chant breaks out in section 310-11 area
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So, to sum this up for #TeamTampaBay #GoBolts @TBLightning win a Stanley Cup #RaysUp @RaysBaseball an ALCS and World Series berth #GoBucs @Buccaneers now in NFC championship game @TampaBayRowdies reached USL championship How's that for a sports calendar year?
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So I think Twitter will enjoy this little nugget . . . Montreal #Habs general manager Marc Bergevin is in attendance at today's game and witnessed Mikhail Sergachev score his first career playoff goal today
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Nick Paul once again led all #GoBolts forwards in ice time at 22:59 and shorthanded ice time (5:54), took a team high 17 faceoffs (10-for-17), no other player took more than nine
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Wow, revel in it #TeamTampaBay All three professional teams have reached the Final in the span of five months. @TBLightning @RaysBaseball @Buccaneers
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#GoBolts crew has produced a lot of these welcome back videos the past couple of seasons, this one takes the cake and might be the longest, which is well deserved and earned for Ryan McDonagh’s return
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Three fist pumps
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Nice tribute video for Cedric Paquette during the first timeout
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Injuries coming out of todays exit interviews McDonagh - mangled finger in ECF Cirelli - both shoulders Hagel / fractured foot Bellemare - meniscus before playoffs Paul - MCL sprain in Final Kucherov - MCL sprain in Final Perry - shoulder joint sprain in ECF #GoBolts
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OK, so here's a problem once again . . . Patrick Sharp essentially put the onus on Kucherov for the Duclair slash saying "it's late in a playoff game you have to have your head on a swivel" Like, how can anybody - anybody - say Kucherov bears any responsibility for that?
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Today was a pretty devastating day for me on a professional level, something I haven’t experienced in almost six years, so forgive me in advance if I go into radio silence for a couple of days, I’ve got some thinking to do
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Nikita Kucherov asked about the comment from Dougie Hamilton yesterday "I didn't do it on purpose, I had hip surgery . . . I didn't make the rules'' On going to the gym during all the rehab "I hated it, it was really annoying"
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Ryan McDonaghsaid he spoke with Steven Stamkos today about returning to #GoBolts , said Stamkos just got off the ice working with Nikita Kucherov, was excited about the news of Mac’s returning
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BREAKING: #tblightning RW Ryan Callahan out indefinitely after undergoing emergency appendectomy surgery Monday night, more details to come
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Zach Bogosian said his kids were running around saying #GoBolts when he said he was signing with #TBLighting today
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Victory cheers from 1,000 miles away #TBLightning #GoBolts
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Jon Cooper "You remember the teams you win with. But I will always remember this one for what they endured what they went through to get to this point. You have to marvel at them It's a little shocking what this group accomplished to get here. It was different than the other ones
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I. Don't. Believe. What. I. Just. Saw. #RaysUp
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Cool little not from the NHL tonight, with Pierre-Edouard Bellemare registering the game-winning goal tonight, he is the first ever player born in France to register a game-winner goal in an NHL playoff game #GoBolts #TBLightning
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Happy 80th Birthday to #GoBolts founder @PhilEspo7 #TBLightning
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Julien BriseBois holding availability today, said that Ryan McDonagh and Barclay Goodrow suffered broken hands during the playoffs, Nikita Kucherov suffered a fractured rib from the cross check delivered by Scott Mayfield and confirms Victor Hedman is undergoing knee surgery 2day
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And now Panther fans are throwing stuff on the ice
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Mikhail Sergachev goes off the ice on a stretcher, not on the video but he did give a thumbs up as he left the ice
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This town loves Tyler Johnson(s) #GoBucs #GoBolts
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Nikita Kucherov leaving Amalie Arena this afternoon, Jon Cooper said earlier that the expectation is #GoBolts leading scorer is expected to play in Game 4 on Wednesday #TBLightning #StanleyCup #HockeyTwitter
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I can now say I’ve interviewed an Olympic flag bearer, congratulations Valtteri Filppula #GoBolts #TBLightning
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Pat Maroon "We just won back to back. . . It's fucking amazing" #TBLightning #GoBolts
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Not gonna lie, that one gave me some chills
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Leafs fans just can't be happy their team won a playoff series for the first time in 19 years, some have to show up in my mentions calling me a loser. I hope they find peace
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Former #TBLightning center and two-time Stanley Cup champion with #GoBolts has his number retired with @spokanechiefs
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Here is the video from the team, courtesy of #TBLightning , released from today's group workout at Amalie Arena
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Rob Gronkowski the house #GoBolts #GoBucs
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The same coach who went out of his way, after a difficult loss in the Stanley Cup Final, to offer condolences to the family of Mattis Kivlenieks?
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There’s a reason the Lightning are reviled around the league and it’s bad winner shit like this - and the inspiration is the coach, who’s been doing this since he started #TwoCupsNoClass
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Mikhail Sergachev has signed a new three-year deal with an AAV of $4.8 million #TBLightning #GoBolts
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Presented without comment: #GoBolts #TBLightning
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Happy 15th Anniversary @TBLightning and #TBLightning fans! Still feels like it happened last week! #GoBolts
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Jon Cooper did NOT rule Brayden Point out for tonight: “If you see him him warmup he’s probably a game time decision, if not then he’s out” #GoBolts #TBLightning
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#NHL Bubble playoffs in two pictures; Brayden Point on July 29 vs @BraydenPoint19 on September 23 @TBLightning #TBLightning #GoBolts
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If you believe in karma, or anything along those lines - Trouba tried to elbow Palat and missed . . , Trouba had the puck bobble off his stick w/ a chance to control when Kucherov tried to send it high, ended up with Stamkos, wheeled around the top of the zone, Palat scores GWG
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#GoBolts announce they’ve signed D Nick Perbix to a two-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $1.125 million per year #TBLightning
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