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Bolts try to maintain perspective after two straight losses

Tampa Bay Lightning

TAMPA — The Lightning are playing it loose.

They are saying the right things.

But actions speak louder than words.

After grabbing a 3-0 series lead against Montreal in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals, Tampa Bay finds itself feeling the heat after two consecutive losses.

Now, to avoid becoming a footnote in NHL history, the Lightning must find a way to eliminate the Canadiens in Game 6 on Tuesday at Amalie Arena.

“We are coming back home in front of our fans that deserve (to see) us play a good game and hopefully get a big win in front of them,” Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said.