Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Preview and Prediction for Game 7

April 28th, 2015 by Jonathan Willis Leave a reply »

It's been one of the best series in the first round. 

On one side are the Detroit Red Wings, old but wonderfully professional and consistently dangerous. On the other side, the Tampa Bay Lightning are an emerging threat, a top young team still trying to establish itself as a contender. Three times Detroit has taken a lead in the series, and three times the Lightning have come back to tie things up.

Who will win the decisive Game 7 showdown between the two?

 

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Tyler Johnson's emergence as a bona fide star

Johnson had a brilliant regular season, scoring 29 goals and recording 72 points, and his early work in the playoffs has been outstanding. In six games, he has scored six times and added an assist; he's been the most potent offensive weapon on either side.

He was at his best with the Bolts facing elimination, scoring both the opening goal in Game 6 and the eventual winner:  



It's been an incredible performance but especially for a player who was never drafted. The Lightning found a superstar once in ...

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