Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) skates past Toronto Maple Leafs players as they celebrate the overtime, game winning goal by Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) in Game 3 Satuday.

Scenes from the Lightning’s emotional Game 3 loss in OT at home

After blowouts in the first two games, the Lightning and Maple Leafs play a tight, contentious contest at Amalie Arena.
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) skates past Toronto Maple Leafs players as they celebrate the overtime, game winning goal by Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) in Game 3 Satuday. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
After blowouts in the first two games, the Lightning and Maple Leafs play a tight, contentious contest at Amalie Arena.
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Published April 22|Updated April 23
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) looks up at the scoreboard as Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate a third period tying goal by Toronto Maple Leafs center Ryan O'Reilly (90) in Game 3 Saturday in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) looks up at the scoreboard as Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate a third period tying goal by Toronto Maple Leafs center Ryan O'Reilly (90) in Game 3 Saturday in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Gloves remain on the ice after fighting during the third period of Game 3 of the first round of the NHL Eastern Conference playoff series between the Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday in Tampa.
Gloves remain on the ice after fighting during the third period of Game 3 of the first round of the NHL Eastern Conference playoff series between the Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday in Tampa. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is beaten for the game-winner giving the Leafs a 4-3 victory during overtime Saturday.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is beaten for the game-winner giving the Leafs a 4-3 victory during overtime Saturday. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) is examined by a trainer moments after being hit by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) during the third period of Game 3 Saturday in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) is examined by a trainer moments after being hit by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) during the third period of Game 3 Saturday in Tampa. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) fights with Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) moments after Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point was hit by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) during the third period of Game 3.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) fights with Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) moments after Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point was hit by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) during the third period of Game 3. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) grimaces in pain after being hit by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) during the third period of Game 3 Saturday in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) grimaces in pain after being hit by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) during the third period of Game 3 Saturday in Tampa. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is challenged by Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) during the second period of Game 3 Saturday.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is challenged by Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) during the second period of Game 3 Saturday. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) tangles with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Luke Schenn (2) during the second period Saturday in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) tangles with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Luke Schenn (2) during the second period Saturday in Tampa. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79), left, is hit by Toronto Maple Leafs center Sam Lafferty (28), during the second period in Game 3, Saturday. Lafferty received a penalty for the hit.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Ross Colton (79), left, is hit by Toronto Maple Leafs center Sam Lafferty (28), during the second period in Game 3, Saturday. Lafferty received a penalty for the hit. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
A referee waves off a Tampa Bay Lightning goal after it was determined the puck did not cross the line during the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 in Tampa.
A referee waves off a Tampa Bay Lightning goal after it was determined the puck did not cross the line during the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrates his first period goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game 3 Saturday, in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrates his first period goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game 3 Saturday, in Tampa. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10), left wing Brandon Hagel (38), left wing Nicholas Paul (20), defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) and Victor Hedman (77) celebrate Hagel’s goal during the first period in Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10), left wing Brandon Hagel (38), left wing Nicholas Paul (20), defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) and Victor Hedman (77) celebrate Hagel’s goal during the first period in Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl (3) is hooked into the Lightning net during the first period of Game 3 in Tampa.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Justin Holl (3) is hooked into the Lightning net during the first period of Game 3 in Tampa. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) deflects a Lightning shot during the first period of Game 3.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) deflects a Lightning shot during the first period of Game 3. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper looks on from the bench during the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3.
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper looks on from the bench during the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), right, and Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Luke Schenn (2) tangle as Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) looks to the puck during the first period in Game 3.
Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), right, and Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Luke Schenn (2) tangle as Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) looks to the puck during the first period in Game 3. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) makes his way onto the ice during warmups just prior to taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) makes his way onto the ice during warmups just prior to taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Lightning fan Ellis Allanson, of Tampa, meets friends in Thunder Alley before the start of Game 3.
Lightning fan Ellis Allanson, of Tampa, meets friends in Thunder Alley before the start of Game 3. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning fans congregate around a statue of Phil Esposito before the start of Game 3 Saturday in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning fans congregate around a statue of Phil Esposito before the start of Game 3 Saturday in Tampa. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul, left, and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix walk toward Amalie Arena prior to taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 3.
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul, left, and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix walk toward Amalie Arena prior to taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 3. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott, on left, warms up while kicking a soccer ball with Nicholas Paul and Ross Colton Saturday.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott, on left, warms up while kicking a soccer ball with Nicholas Paul and Ross Colton Saturday. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
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