The Tampa Bay Lightning got the crucial first goal, built a lead, and held off a late surge from the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-2 road win to even the series at 3-3 with Game 7 on Wednesday at Amalie Arena.
There will be a Game 7.
The Tampa Bay Lightning looked strong early and finally able to solve Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek early on and build a lead. They then had to withstand a furious late push from the home squad to insure a Game 7 at Amalie Arena on Wednesday night.