Lightning finally know when, where they open East final

[ASFN Admin]

After winning to advance to the Eastern Conference final, the Tampa Bay Lightning went a few days not knowing when, where or who they would be playing next. Because of the unique circumstances of the NHL playoff bubbles, there was a chance they'd remain in Toronto to open the next series despite the initial idea of the entire final four happening in Edmonton. Who they face is still to be determined by Game 7 between the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night, but the Lightning knowing the when and where gives them the peace of mind to fly to Edmonton hoping they can recapture the rhythm that got them through the first two rounds in five games each.

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