This might sound absurd, I dunno, but I really feel like this is a must-win game today. Bruins have played three games since the Lightning last played, so the Lightning must take advantage of the rest factor, but also is the problem that we all know just how many issues this team has had historically in Boston. We also know full well about our matchup problems with the Bruins. Those problems will only magnify themselves on Monday night if we're digging out of a hole.
If the Bruins win today, I would be surprised if it's not a 2-0 series in their favor when the series shifts to Boston. I'm not comfortable facing them one bit, which makes sense; they're going to be the favorites in this series. Lightning are going to have to find a way. That needs to start with a win today.