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# FTB: The Lightning draw first blood
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/stanley-cup-final-news-tampa-bay-lightning-draw-first-blood/
- Published: 2021-06-29T09:45:14.000Z
- Updated: 2021-06-29T09:45:14.000Z
- Description: I mean that literally!
- Author: Species
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01

The Lightning took game #1 of the Stanley Cup Final with a pretty convincing 5-1 win over the Canadiens last night. It was very fun to watch.

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[Game 1 Recap: Tampa Bay Lightning dominate in 5-1 victory](https://www.rawcharge.com/2021/6/28/22554946/game-1-recap-tampa-bay-lightning-dominate-5-1-victory-montreal-canadiens-stanley-cup-final-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

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For a shorter recap of what happened to the Habs you can simply look at Brendan Gallagher’s face here.

> Nobody needs a vacation more than Brendan Gallagher [pic.twitter.com/uKbGDO91zM](https://t.co/uKbGDO91zM?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
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> — Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) [June 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn/status/1409704493420216324?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The Habs were even cross checking each other!

> Paul Byron cross-checks \*checks GIF\* Josh Anderson [pic.twitter.com/laHUYbNzBY](https://t.co/laHUYbNzBY?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Omar (@TicTacTOmar) [June 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1409692385005641730?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

#### Other News

The league came out with all kinds of news about the upcoming season yesterday. You can [click here if you want to watch the whole boring press conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR4WaUbkT0M&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

> NHL players at next Olympics is not done and it may not happen for various reasons. Clock is ticking.
> 
> — Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) [June 28, 2021](https://twitter.com/renlavoietva/status/1409630505251704836?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> Adds on helmet is here to stay. The great news is they won’t put some on jerseys.
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> — Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) [June 28, 2021](https://twitter.com/renlavoietva/status/1409633760060919812?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Predators To Host Stadium Series Game in 2022 - On the Forecheck](https://www.ontheforecheck.com/2021/6/28/22554756/nashville-predators-to-host-stadium-series-game-at-nissan-stadium-in-2022-tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Outdoor hockey in Tennessee in February? It's happening.

[Las Vegas and Golden Knights to host 2022 NHL All-Star Game - Knights On Ice](https://www.knightsonice.com/2021/6/28/22554748/las-vegas-host-site-2022-nhl-all-star-game-vegas-golden-knights?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The first big event to be hosted by the Golden Knights will take place next season.

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[For the Blackhawks, it’s too little, too late - Second City Hockey](https://www.secondcityhockey.com/2021/6/28/22552925/chicago-blackhawks-news-reports-updates-analysis-commentary-stan-bowman-sexual-assault-allegations?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Everyone who was involved in the gross mishandling of the alleged sexual assault of two Blackhawks players in 2010 by video coach Brad Aldrich needs to be out of a job.

[Offseason Targets: Zach Hyman would be a great fit for the Avalanche - Mile High Hockey](https://www.milehighhockey.com/2021/6/28/22553898/offseason-targets-zach-hyman-would-be-a-great-fit-for-the-colorado-avalanche-nhl-free-agents?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
If Brandon Saad leaves the Avalanche, Zach Hyman would be a perfect replacement.