The Tampa Bay Lightning had a night to forget yesterday, as they faced a crushing defeat by the Toronto Maple Leafs, conceding seven goals against them. This is an unusual and unexpected result for a team that has recently made it to three straight Stanley Cup Finals.
At the end of the second period, the Lightning's head coach, Jon Cooper, attempted to sub out their starting goaltender, Andrei Vasilevskiy, to give him some rest. However, Vasilevskiy, who has been playing a lot of hockey lately, refused to come off the ice. It's understandable that Cooper wanted to give his goalie a break, especially considering that the team has several more games to play in the playoffs.
As one of the best goalies in the National Hockey League, it is rare to see Vasilevskiy allow so many goals in a single game. However, he is known for his resilience and determination, and it's safe to assume that he will bounce back in the next game. The Lightning will need Vasilevskiy at his best to help them secure a victory and keep their playoff hopes alive.
