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MARC TOPKIN   |   Times
MARC TOPKIN | Times
Published May 4, 2015

Team Tampa Bay

The Lightning and Rays often support each other at playoff time, and Sunday provided another example. With the Lightning facing the Canadiens in Game 2 in Montreal, the Rays hung a Lightning flag in their clubhouse. RHP Jake Odorizzi had a Lightning jersey in his locker and LHP Jake McGee a hat.

A jam session

The Canadiens are known for arguably the best pregame ceremony and game-day atmosphere in the playoffs. In the hours leading to faceoff, there's a "Fan Jam" festival a couple of blocks from the Bell Centre, with a live DJ/band, a 60-foot illuminated Ferris wheel and a mechanical bull, among other activities.

By the numbers

2-for-34 The Lightning power play in its first eight playoff games this year

4-for-8 The Lightning power play Sunday in its 6-2 Game 2 win