The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final. The Lightning has had some time off after sweeping the Florida Panthers in the last round. it took the Rangers all seven games to get past the Carolina Hurricanes. The Lightning is putting up 3.27 goals per game in the playoffs and allowing 2.45. Netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy has a 2.22 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage and a 2.22 goals-against average on 368 shots. The Rangers are putting up 3.42 goals per game and allowing 3.00 goals per game in the playoffs. Igor Shesterkin has been outstanding, with a .928 save percentage and a 2.68 goals-against average.

The Lightning is well-rested and is going for their third Cup in a row. The Rangers have been getting it done on the defensive end and goaltending but will be facing a No.1 goaltender in this series. I think the edge will be with the rested team in this one.

Play on Tampa Bay. This is an 8* play.