Game Fifty-Three: Boston Bruins (30-20-5) at Tampa Bay Lightning (34-14-4)
Time: 6:30 PM EST
Location: Raymond James Stadium, Home of the Two-Time Super Bowl Champions
TV/Stream/Radio: ESPN
Odds: Lightning
Know the Opponents: Stanley Cup of Chowder
“We’re going to treat this game just like any other.”
That’s how Brandon Hagel answered the question when he was asked about the importance of the Lightning’s match-up against their division rival Boston Bruins. That’s the stock answer. Why would anyone expect a hockey player to say anything else? Once the action gets going, the game should settle into a rhythm, but expect a weird start to the game as the players get adjusted to playing outside in front of 65,000 fans.