There are certain goals that you know will follow players for the rest of their life. For Vincent Lecavalier it was the between the legs goal against Montreal in 2004. Marty St. Louis’ double-overtime winner against Calgary. Nikita Kucherov’s fake-shot against Buffalo.
For Steven Stamkos, his goal against Dallas in the first period of Game Three on Wednesday night will be on his personal highlight reel for the rest of his days. It was a typical Stamkos goal, enough speed to elude a check and pinpoint placement to beat a goaltender who has stopped more than his fair share of shots this postseason.