Blue Jackets Show Up, But It's Not Enough, Fall To Lightning 4-1 on 4/26/22

Period 1 scoring would be opened by the home team, Tampa Bay Lightning.  At just 1:37 into the game, Kucherov would score the first goal tonight.  So, 1-0 Lightning, already.  However, at 2:59 Bjorkstrand would score one for the Blue Jackets!  Roslovic and the newly returned, again, Werenski would gain the assists on his goal.  It would remain a 1-1 game until the Lightning would score their second goal of the night, by way of Stamkos, at 16:47.  After an eventful first period, the score would be 2-1, in favor of the Lightning.  

Period 2 would see only one goal.  Unfortunately, it would be a Lightning goal.  Stamkos would score his second of the night at 7:29.  This would take the score, after 2 periods, to 3-1.  

In Period 3 the Lightning would score one last time.  Palat would score at 14:53.  No empty net tonight and a 4-1 Win for the Lightning, over the Columbus Blue Jackets.  

So, looking at this game as a whole, I'm impressed.  I'll explain why for those about to leave this post.  This is the 2 time Stanley Cup Championship team, who is already playoff bound again.  They've been blowing out teams with ease lately, we're talking 6, 7, and even 8 goal games.  4-1, with who we're missing, is a solid showing.  Especially when you consider Werenski was back, but lost time due to a bloody situation, having taken a puck to his nose bridge in Period 1.  Elvis had some great saves.  The Offense was in the game and so was the Defense.  If I were Larson tonight, I wouldn't be too upset.  

So, the Lightning played their last home game tonight, now it is sadly our turn.  Thursday night is the final Columbus Blue Jackets home game of the 2021-22 NHL Season.  If that makes you a bit teary eyed, I won't judge.  Actually, I'll likely join in with you.  This off season will be eventful though.  For all the signing's we've had, there are plenty more question marks to fill in before the 2022-23 NHL Season drops it's first puck.  

I'll have any updates before then on this blog, as I'm sure there might be a few.  The last "Skate Space" with Jeff Svoboda and Dylan Tryer is tomorrow night.  So, if you can jump on Twitter and join us!  6:00 PM EST start.  

Go CBJ!         



 

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