Both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins came out swinging. The first period started with both teams playing hard and exactly how you would expect them to play in a Game 7. As the first period progressed, the game became more and more physical.
Big hits all over the ice that are somewhat uncharacteristic of both teams led to early pushing and shoving after the whistle which is also somewhat uncharacteristic. After 20 minutes of back and forth, both teams head back to their locker rooms the same way they entered the ice, 0-0.