Quick Strikes: Steven Stamkos hits 40-goal milestone before the Bolts take four days off
There’s also a race to see who finishes with more points, the Bolts or Nikita Kucherov
The Bolts
You know, there are times when the Lightning so thoroughly outplay a team that it makes you wonder how bad a game would be if they did that for an entire game. The final 20 minutes of this game saw Tampa Bay punch Boston in the face and never look back. They controlled 65% of the shot attempts and 66% of the scoring chances at 5v5. The only times Boston looked threatening were during the first five minutes of the period and the closing minute.
A come from behind win after taking an early lead. Topsy-turvy, but the end result is what we want!
It seems that new records are set with every subsequent Bolts game. Here are some from tonight:
Fifth season with (at least) 40 goals for Stammer. 🔥#BOSvsTBL | #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/3C2K8sFMDb
— p - Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) March 26, 2019
The 2018-19 season also marks the first time in @TBLightning franchise history that three players each collected at least 90 points.
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 25, 2019
Nikita Kucherov (37-83—120)@RealStamkos91 (40-50—90)@BraydenPoint19 (40-50—90)#NHLStats #BOSvsTBL pic.twitter.com/lOakAgfBGc
Down two in the third. Three goals in the final frame. The @TBLightning overcame a multi-goal deficit in the third period to win in any fashion for third time, tied with the Devils and Flyers for the most in 2018-19. #NHLStats #BOSvsTBL pic.twitter.com/FHGO4u2i4v
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 26, 2019
The @TBLightning matched a franchise record with their 32nd home win of the season, first established during the 2014-15 campaign (32-8-1). #NHLStats #BOSvsTBL pic.twitter.com/Z0DlrGzrSv
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 26, 2019
With 53 seconds remaining in regulation, Anthony Cirelli capped this Eastern Conference bout with his fifth game-winning goal of the season to tie the @TBLightning single-season record for most by a rookie. #NHLStats #BOSvsTBL https://t.co/jsevv2s8OT pic.twitter.com/SSCF6jQsu0
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 26, 2019
Who finishes the season with more points? (Kucherov took the lead with 121 by the end of the night):
The Tampa Bay Lightning have 120 pts.
— Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) March 26, 2019
Nikita Kucherov has 120 pts.
Kyle Connor (@NHLJets), Steven Stamkos (@TBLightning), Philipp Grubauer (@Avalanche) named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending March 24. https://t.co/KJ91Ojpl9V pic.twitter.com/z9N7DUASzW
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 25, 2019
Kucherov joined forces with Adidas:
#NHL All-Star Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning Joins the @adidas Family - https://t.co/7jSqV6O94G via @adidashockey | #teamadidas pic.twitter.com/sY2mv1vgQa
— PabloMurphy® (@PabloMurphy) March 25, 2019
And we got an injury update on Dan Girardi:
Jon Cooper said Dan Girardi is doubtful to play the rest of the regular season but hopeful he’ll be available for the playoffs. #Bolts #BOSvsTBL
— Bryan Burns (@BBurnsNHL) March 25, 2019
The Prospects
Syracuse named Alex Barre-Boulet their Player of the Week:
Back-to-back goals on the weekend to first set the #SyrCrunch rookie franchise record for goals, then to lead @TheAHL. Also, a five-game points streak.
— x - Syracuse Crunch (@SyracuseCrunch) March 25, 2019
Yeah, Alex Barré-Boulet is our @Toyota Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com/iqjRbok7Eo
They also let fans in on Daniel Walcott’s recovery:
“Initially when I was on the ice, I was thinking I knew it was bad because I couldn’t feel my arm. Hopefully I don’t need surgery.”
— x - Syracuse Crunch (@SyracuseCrunch) March 25, 2019
After suffering a shoulder injury during preseason, @WallyD19 has returned to the ice. We followed his Road to Recovery in a three-part series. pic.twitter.com/r5n9xYTqEO
This should be fun!
APRIL 12.@WWE Hall of Famer @REALSteamboat is coming to Syracuse.
— x - Syracuse Crunch (@SyracuseCrunch) March 25, 2019
Details: https://t.co/w7qEgl6Acd pic.twitter.com/Wp9RV9Kbs0
Plus, find out why Cal Foote wears 25:
Some numbers are assigned, some have stories.
— x - Syracuse Crunch (@SyracuseCrunch) March 25, 2019
Go behind Cal Foote’s No. 25 with the @newyorklottery. pic.twitter.com/95W48DDg4N
The Crunch are also hosting a Coaches Symposium:
We’re holding our Coaches Symposium presented by @USArmy this Thursday, March 28.
— x - Syracuse Crunch (@SyracuseCrunch) March 25, 2019
High school and registered USA Hockey youth coaches are invited to get on the ice with the #SyrCrunch coaching staff and @OswegoMHockey head coach Ed Gosek to run drills.https://t.co/EHdJd3QCYn
And Syracuse is running a contest with the New York State Fair:
We’ve partnered with the @NYSFair to offer the first opportunity to receive tickets to the 2019 Fair.
— x - Syracuse Crunch (@SyracuseCrunch) March 25, 2019
For $20, purchase a ticket to the March 29 #SyrCrunch game and receive a complimentary ticket to the 2019 Fair.
Limited quantity available.
Details: https://t.co/XXBhSvfNyo pic.twitter.com/vf7DuXCrHv
Tickets for the 2020 AHL All-Star Game go on sale soon:
Tickets for the 2020 #AHLAllStar game in Ontario, CA will go on sale to the general public on April 3.
— AHL (@TheAHL) March 25, 2019
Details: https://t.co/kZujKTL4WK pic.twitter.com/cNtJYpROII
And the ECHL will institute video replay next season:
#ECHL to utilize Video Replay Review for the 2019-20 Seasonhttps://t.co/PveoOTomlX
— ECHL (@ECHL) March 25, 2019
The Game
Anders Lee took some time to remember his late friend Fenov:
I miss Fenov everyday. If Kancer hadn’t taken him, he’d be finishing up his senior year and heading to college. To honor him, I’m awarding “Fenov Scholarships” to HS seniors who’ve helped someone @jamkancer. Please help spread the word @NYIslanders fans. Details-click link in bio pic.twitter.com/8tsvxFB1YO
— Anders Lee (@leeberr09) March 25, 2019
A whole bunch of Boston University Terriers will likely turn pro soon, including two who decided to turn pro yesterday:
Expect announcements within the next 24 hours that Boston University's Dante Fabbro (Nashville) Chad Krys (Chicago), and Jake Oettinger (Dallas) will sign NHL entry level deals. Joel Farabee (Philadelphia) could join the trio.
— Jeff Cox (@JeffCoxSports) March 24, 2019
Hearing #Flyers first-round pick Joel Farabee has informed Boston Univ. he is turning pro. Expected to sign today after fantastic freshman season, Hockey East rookie of the year.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 25, 2019
Dante Fabbro has decided forego his senior season with Boston University and sign an entry-level contract with #preds. Big news for Nashville as their 2016 first-rounder could have become a UFA in August 2020 if he played another year at BU.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 25, 2019
And finally, we’ll end on the NWHL crowning their goaltender of the year:
What a wild ride my career continues to be. So thankful that the @BuffaloBeauts @NWHL & for 10+ years @HockeyCanada has allowed me to play my skate size instead of my age. I am so fortunate to be a part of this beautiful game. Thank you to everyone thats been a part of my journey https://t.co/IiOAOQ0HEd
— Shannon Szabados (@ShannonSzabados) March 25, 2019
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