Unfortunately the Tampa Bay Lightning couldn’t get a win in the last game of 2021, losing 4-3 in a shootout to the New York Rangers. Brian Elliott returned to the line-up after being released from COVID-19 protocol, as well as Mikhail Sergachev [Raw Charge]
In a glaring example of why some games should end in a tie, the New York Rangers edged the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-3, in a shootout on Friday night. Steven Stamkos, Ross Colton, and Corey Perry scored for the Lightning while Brian Elliott made 20 saves in his return from COVID protocol.