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Photos: Lightning defeat Canadiens in Game 2 at Amalie Arena in Tampa

Despite a less-than-perfect game, the Tampa Bay Lightning persevere through a lopsided disparity in shots after Blake Coleman scored a second-period buzzer-beater forging a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 in the Stanley Cup final.
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Published June 30, 2021|Updated July 1, 2021
Jeff Stumpf, 70, of Parrish, and Stephanie Detringo, 49, of Ruskin, cover their chairs from the rain before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie ArenaÕs Thunder Alley in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Jeff Stumpf, 70, of Parrish, and Stephanie Detringo, 49, of Ruskin, cover their chairs from the rain before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie ArenaÕs Thunder Alley in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
A Tampa Bay Lightning fan, who did not give his name, goes to close his umbrella while arriving at Amalie Arena in Tampa for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
A Tampa Bay Lightning fan, who did not give his name, goes to close his umbrella while arriving at Amalie Arena in Tampa for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Paul, Karen and Alima Sorrza, pose in their ponchos while waiting in line to enter Arena in Tampa for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Paul, Karen and Alima Sorrza, pose in their ponchos while waiting in line to enter Arena in Tampa for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Many people wear blue ponchos at Amalie ArenaÕs Thunder Alley in Tampa before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Many people wear blue ponchos at Amalie ArenaÕs Thunder Alley in Tampa before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) on the ice during warm ups before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) on the ice during warm ups before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) celebrates his after beating Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) to score during second period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) celebrates his after beating Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) to score during second period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Fans cheer on the Tampa Bay Lightning before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Fans cheer on the Tampa Bay Lightning before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Gabriela Rivera, 6, munches on popcorn before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Gabriela Rivera, 6, munches on popcorn before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Montreal Canadiens fans Ellen Canuel and Angie Kantor share a moment at Amalie ArenaÕs Thunder Alley in Tampa before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Montreal Canadiens fans Ellen Canuel and Angie Kantor share a moment at Amalie ArenaÕs Thunder Alley in Tampa before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Montreal Canadiens fans find each other before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Montreal Canadiens fans find each other before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes his way down the tunnel and onto the ice as he leads his team out for warm ups before taking on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes his way down the tunnel and onto the ice as he leads his team out for warm ups before taking on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Armando Flores Jr., 26, Elena Quintana, 25, and Keith Kunzig, known as Big Nasty, pose for a portrait before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Armando Flores Jr., 26, Elena Quintana, 25, and Keith Kunzig, known as Big Nasty, pose for a portrait before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) on the ice against the Montreal Canadiens during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) on the ice against the Montreal Canadiens during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) hits the ice as does Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) at the beginning of warm ups before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) hits the ice as does Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) at the beginning of warm ups before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mathieu Joseph (7), center Anthony Cirelli (71) and defenseman Victor Hedman (77) on the ice during warm ups before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mathieu Joseph (7), center Anthony Cirelli (71) and defenseman Victor Hedman (77) on the ice during warm ups before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
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Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) talks with a referee in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) talks with a referee in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) gets a shoring chance and a shot off against Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) while short handed during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) gets a shoring chance and a shot off against Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) while short handed during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on Montreal Canadiens defenseman Erik Gustafsson (32) while on the penalty kill during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on Montreal Canadiens defenseman Erik Gustafsson (32) while on the penalty kill during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Fans Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) falling in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Fans Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) falling in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), defenseman David Savard (58), center Yanni Gourde (37), center Blake Coleman (20) and right wing Barclay Goodrow (19) seen during the singing of the National Anthem before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), defenseman David Savard (58), center Yanni Gourde (37), center Blake Coleman (20) and right wing Barclay Goodrow (19) seen during the singing of the National Anthem before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Joel Edmundson (44) and defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) collide in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Joel Edmundson (44) and defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) collide in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) skates by while Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) trips attempting to reach the puck and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) defends the goal in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) skates by while Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) trips attempting to reach the puck and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) defends the goal in the first period during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Actor John Travolta greets the sellout crowd at Amalie Arena during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Actor John Travolta greets the sellout crowd at Amalie Arena during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
From left: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta (44), Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77), Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrate Cirelli’s goal during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
From left: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta (44), Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77), Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrate Cirelli’s goal during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) beats Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) with Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) defending during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) beats Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) with Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) defending during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
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St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and his family attend Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and his family attend Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  IVY CEBALLO | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is beaten on a shot by the Canadiens during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is beaten on a shot by the Canadiens during the second period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is challenged by Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) and Montreal Canadiens right wing Tyler Toffoli (73) with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) defending during the first period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is challenged by Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) and Montreal Canadiens right wing Tyler Toffoli (73) with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) defending during the first period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
A long face settles in on a Canadiens fan, at center, as he endures the final minutes of the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
A long face settles in on a Canadiens fan, at center, as he endures the final minutes of the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates his goal during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates his goal during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates his goal with Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21), Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27), Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates his goal with Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21), Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27), Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) stops a charge by Montreal Canadiens right wing Corey Perry (94) with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) defending during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) stops a charge by Montreal Canadiens right wing Corey Perry (94) with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) defending during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) squares off with Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) at the conclusion of the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) squares off with Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) at the conclusion of the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
The Tampa Bay Lightning meet Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) at the conclusion of the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
The Tampa Bay Lightning meet Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) at the conclusion of the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates his goal during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates his goal during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) upends Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) upends Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) clear the crease knocking Montreal Canadiens right wing Corey Perry (94) and Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) out of the play during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) clear the crease knocking Montreal Canadiens right wing Corey Perry (94) and Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) out of the play during the third period of the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.  DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mathieu Joseph (7) battles to stay on the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mathieu Joseph (7) battles to stay on the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) is checked by Montreal Canadiens defenseman Joel Edmundson (44) behind the net guarded by goaltender Carey Price (31) during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) is checked by Montreal Canadiens defenseman Joel Edmundson (44) behind the net guarded by goaltender Carey Price (31) during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) remains down with Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) and Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) after he put the puck in the net to score during the second period of in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) remains down with Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) and Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) after he put the puck in the net to score during the second period of in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) celebrates his goal while down along with center Anthony Cirelli (71) after beating Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) to score during second period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) celebrates his goal while down along with center Anthony Cirelli (71) after beating Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) to score during second period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) battles along the board against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) battles along the board against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) works to keep the puck out against Montreal Canadiens center Eric Staal (21) during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) works to keep the puck out against Montreal Canadiens center Eric Staal (21) during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
during second period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
during second period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) works to get a shot off with Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) closing in on a partial break away that is stopped by Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) works to get a shot off with Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) closing in on a partial break away that is stopped by Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) works to get a shot off against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) works to get a shot off against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), in backgrounders on left, celebrates his goal along with center Brayden Point (21) as the Lightning go up 3-1 during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), in backgrounders on left, celebrates his goal along with center Brayden Point (21) as the Lightning go up 3-1 during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Fans cheers as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), on left, celebrates his goal along with defenseman Erik Cernak (81) and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) as the Lightning go up 3-1 during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Fans cheers as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), on left, celebrates his goal along with defenseman Erik Cernak (81) and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) as the Lightning go up 3-1 during third period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is congratulated on the win by his team after beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is congratulated on the win by his team after beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate the win after beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate the win after beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is named the number one star of the game after making 42 saves in a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is named the number one star of the game after making 42 saves in a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Tampa.  DIRK SHADD | Times 
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