The Tampa Bay Lightning are talented, rugged and playoff tested. As the two-time defending champions, they possess a rare understanding of what it takes to carry the Stanley Cup around the rink — twice in two years.
But Barclay Goodrow, the Rangers forward, is also talented, rugged and playoff tested. And he is a two-time defending champion, as well.
Goodrow played for the Lightning in 2020 and 2021 and helped them win those Cups. His experience in that winning venture is part of what made Rangers General Manager Chris Drury sign Goodrow as a free agent last summer.