Photos: Lightning go down two games with a 3-2 loss in Game 2 to the Rangers
After dropping Game 1, the Tampa Bay Lightning aim to knot the Eastern Conference final at one game apiece when they play the New York Rangers tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Tampa Bay Lightning players skate off the ice after losing 3-2 to the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72), second from right, and Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) celebrate their 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning as New York Rangers right wing Ryan Reaves (75) and New Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) congratulate each other after Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) beats New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) for a third period goal in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. The Lightning lost 3-2. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans celebrate a third period goal by Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is seen in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) celebrates a third period goal by teammate Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) look on in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Cal Foote (52) and New York Rangers center Tyler Motte (64) collide as fans tap the glass during the third period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
New York Rangers teammates and fans celebrate a third period goal by Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98), right, balls to the ice while attempting to control the puck as New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) joins the play during the second period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is crowded by New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8), top, and New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) during the second period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) attempts to gather the loose puck as Lightning defensemen attempt to hold off a New York Rangers advance in in the second period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27), top, knocks New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) into the net as play continues in the second period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers players scuffle during the second period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10), top, reaches for the puck as teammate Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) look on during the second period against the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24), top, celebrates his first period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players and coaches look on after a first period gaol by New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), top left, along with teammates Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10), center, and Lightning left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) skate off the ice at the end of the first period against the New York Rangers during the first period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is checked by New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) during the first period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) clears the puck as he is being pursued by New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13), left, and New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot on goal as New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) looks to regain the puck during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
New York Rangers players celebrate a first period goal by Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24), bottom, clears the puck as he tangles with New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) while Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71), top right, join the play during the first period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate a first period goal by right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) against the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79) top yells at New York Rangers right wing Ryan Reaves (75), left, as referees hold back Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) during the first period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71), left, and teammate right wing Corey Perry (10) celebrate a first period goal by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) looks on in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) is seen on the ice during warmups just prior to taking on the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) is seen on the ice during warmups just prior to taking on the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Mark LaMonte, 62, left, of Tampa and his wife Melissa LaMonte, cheer as the Tampa Bay Lightning take to the ice during warmups just prior to taking on the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans enter Madison Square Garden to watch the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. DIRK SHADD | Times
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/FSLVCEI63FHT5KBM7HMIW7ROOE.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning players skate off the ice after losing 3-2 to the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/O47QBH5N4ZGONJMMWW3NGMGIRE.JPG "New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72), second from right, and Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) celebrate their 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning as New York Rangers right wing Ryan Reaves (75) and New Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) congratulate each other after Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JNIDR7REJJBJHKTQOH7WVGCH3Q.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) beats New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) for a third period goal in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York. The Lightning lost 3-2.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/A3IBDQWZHBB4LCBOKSY2BSOJNM.JPG "Fans celebrate a third period goal by Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is seen in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/GSQ3D2G465EQDGWN7B6SPME6FM.JPG "New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) celebrates a third period goal by teammate Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) look on in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/IMS7ZGK5P5DSRPA5Q4QXZ4Y47E.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Cal Foote (52) and New York Rangers center Tyler Motte (64) collide as fans tap the glass during the third period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/2MYXS54J2FFXVOVLG4ZPBRBYK4.JPG "New York Rangers teammates and fans celebrate a third period goal by Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/THVZONMULBGF5CO7CHAYKNNSME.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98), right, balls to the ice while attempting to control the puck as New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) joins the play during the second period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/UONEZHFQINFYNE3OQPI7G43DFY.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is crowded by New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8), top, and New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) during the second period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ZGHDCMFPMBDTHD6G6XY6ZYI5JU.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) attempts to gather the loose puck as Lightning defensemen attempt to hold off a New York Rangers advance in in the second period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/LSS6ZF7SKBGQNL6QBO5GSLZIUM.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27), top, knocks New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) into the net as play continues in the second period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7S4IPMTP6NBKRFQV44264XLKXE.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers players scuffle during the second period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/5RNBUPYG2BGPVIPEVWH5A2PHSA.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10), top, reaches for the puck as teammate Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) look on during the second period against the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RCVPE4ETNVDYNOIHSYZFYIPACQ.JPG "New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24), top, celebrates his first period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/BRQVIZZUE5GXTF4CHABZMNI7HI.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning players and coaches look on after a first period gaol by New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/J6R645OSQFFMLCZ4C4YBAP4ENA.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), top left, along with teammates Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10), center, and Lightning left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) skate off the ice at the end of the first period against the New York Rangers during the first period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EYD7B46AVNDDHG6UYJ7FMUPTAU.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is checked by New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) during the first period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JHUX64FUKJENZGUBIXXNCDCVVM.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) clears the puck as he is being pursued by New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13), left, and New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/UP3IIAS2SNHQ7NYJHTRKEUQ7Y4.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot on goal as New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) looks to regain the puck during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7ACRMYV3EBHPXAIR7F6AY5OJYU.JPG "New York Rangers players celebrate a first period goal by Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/REQY654ZHFBGDC5EKEHLDKLE7E.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24), bottom, clears the puck as he tangles with New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) while Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71), top right, join the play during the first period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/227VYLCTRFEEDL5NJGZKXRYD3A.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate a first period goal by right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) against the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/GQ2TLC4QY5AFPIP3U5HDPOTABU.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79) top yells at New York Rangers right wing Ryan Reaves (75), left, as referees hold back Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) during the first period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/GWAYP5KEF5DKJASQJBLG6DVKFE.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71), left, and teammate right wing Corey Perry (10) celebrate a first period goal by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) looks on in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JUPJF66HORFRVA42KKIXEKSJAM.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) is seen on the ice during warmups just prior to taking on the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RZE4ISAR7NFQPNDV2PT3PPBQ6M.JPG "Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) is seen on the ice during warmups just prior to taking on the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/XL7ZOHBWYRBFTJLRSCB76THITY.JPG "Mark LaMonte, 62, left, of Tampa and his wife Melissa LaMonte, cheer as the Tampa Bay Lightning take to the ice during warmups just prior to taking on the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/IMLH2LUSXRB5HE7IGPKBQKGFNA.JPG "Fans enter Madison Square Garden to watch the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Friday, June 3, 2022 in New York.")
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