This game had been highly anticipated for a number of reasons, primarily due to the introduction of the Forum's new features such as a massive pipe organ, redone concourses, and artificial lightning produced by tesla coils (which were not in operation Monday, as they need further testing), as well as the debut of the Bolts' new blue home sweaters. Unfortunately for Lightning fans, the display on the ice was not nearly as good as the one around it.
Most of the Lightning's main issues contributing to a disappointing 1-2-2 season-opening road trip remained on Monday. Although they outshot Florida 39-33, a number of turnovers and 11 more penalties would result in 7 Panther goals, including 5 power-play goals and a short-handed goal. Bolts goaltender Dwayne Roloson had another rough night; even taking some poor defense in front of him into account, Roloson’s 42 years seemed to show tonight, with a less-than-favorable reaction time, especially with his glove hand. Through four games this season, Roli has a 5.09 goals-against average.
The Lightning did seem to play with a lot of energy Monday, as to be expected in a home opener, and their offense showed signs of life. But if the Bolts continue to take silly penalties and give up bad turnovers, then they could find themselves in a deep hole that will be hard to dig out of.
The Lightning did seem to play with a lot of energy Monday, as to be expected in a home opener, and their offense showed signs of life. But if the Bolts continue to take silly penalties and give up bad turnovers, then they could find themselves in a deep hole that will be hard to dig out of.
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