TAMPA – The start of the Stanley Cup Final normally brings out plenty of energy, excitement and anticipation.
The Tampa Bay Lightning looked more like they were coming off a weekend of hanging out with the family of Prince Valium only to wake up in enough time to see Lonestar walk halfway down the aisle with Princess Vespa, unable to catch them as they made their way out the door with a series-opening victory.
Better was expected for an appearance in the Cup Final for Tampa Bay and the Lightning played their best in the end. But with no legs and no minds to start the game, it was all for naugh...
