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‘Do you STILL WANT TAMPA???’: Twitter reacts to Lightning advancing to Stanley Cup Final

With a 1-0 win over the Islanders, the Lightning move on to their second straight Stanley Cup Final.
 
Lightning players receive the Prince of Wales Trophy after they defeat the New York Islanders 1-0 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup semifinals at Amalie Arena on Friday.
Lightning players receive the Prince of Wales Trophy after they defeat the New York Islanders 1-0 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup semifinals at Amalie Arena on Friday. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Published June 26, 2021|Updated June 26, 2021

TAMPA — The Lightning could get a third date with the Stanley Cup if they play their cards right.

After Friday’s 1-0 win over the Islanders in Game 7, the Lightning advanced to their second straight Cup final. On Monday, they’ll play Game 1 against the Canadiens at Amalie Arena at 8 p.m.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the win:

Contact Mari Faiello at mfaiello@tampabay.com. Follow @faiello_mari.

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