“Lightning” and “Penguins” equalized in the series of the second round of the Stanley Cup.
“Tampa” has found a worthy answer to the islanders after an unexpected defeat in the first match of the series – the hosts did a decent job in the majority and limited the team from new York to just 20 shots on their goal.
It is significant that in the final period with the score 3:1 in favor of “Tampa”, “Lightning” is not moved to defense, and actively put pressure in a strange area and deservedly prevented the resumption of intrigue
Tampa Bay — NY islanders 4:1 (2:1, 1:0, 1:0), the account in a series 1:1
Washers: 06:03 Johnson 1:0, 11:55 Druen – 2:0, 15:15 Kulemin (most) – 2:1, 31:59 Hedman (most) – 3:1, 57:42 Johnson (empty net) – 4:1
“Pittsburgh” chastised “Washington” for passiveness in the two periods and a low rate of realization of their moments. The hosts with the score 1:1 were very close to potentially winning the puck, however, a series of the dangerous moments to a logical conclusion failed.
In the 55th minute Engine” punish Kiev players – Malkin convenient pass found Fera, and he disappointed his former teammates.
See also: NHL: “Tampa Bay”, “Pittsburgh” and “the St. Louis open an account in the series
Washington — Pittsburgh 1:2 (0:0, 0:1, 1:1), the account in a series 1:1
Washer: 27:08 Hagelin – 0:1, 44:08 Johansson (most) – 1:1, 55:32 Fehr (Malkin, Kunitz) – 1:2
