By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Showing support
It wasn't quite as dramatic as forming a human lightning bolt — which Tampa Bay fans constructed Sunday in a parking lot at Tampa International Airport so the players could see it as their charter flight took off for Boston for Game 5 — but the 200 to 300 fans who showed up Tuesday to greet the team's flight back after Monday's loss was impressive nonetheless. "I loved it," captain Vinny Lecavalier said. "It's encouraging after a tough loss. We know that they're there to support us not just when you're winning. To have them there to support us, it definitely feels good."
Showing support, Part II
While Bucs coach Raheem Morris has said he's "All In" with the Lightning, Patriots coach Bill Belichick, right, has been a big hit at Bruins games. The TD Garden crowd gave a large ovation when Belichick, dressed in a suit, waved a yellow towel during Monday's Game 5, and he was named "Fan of the Game." Bruins coach Claude Julien appreciated the support. When asked if he'd be at Patriots games in the fall, he smiled. "I've been there before," he said.
Quote to note
"Obviously, a few minutes after the game, you're disappointed. But you have a meal, you talk about the game a little bit, you get some sleep, and you wake up hungry and ready for the next game."
Lightning W Marty St. Louis, on the team's mind-set after its 3-1 Game 5 loss
Tickets
Game 6 tonight at the St. Pete Times Forum is sold out. To find out if unused team tickets are released, check the box office (813-301-6600) or Ticketmaster (outlets, ticketmaster.com, toll-free 1-800-745-3000).
The series Bruins lead 3-2
Game 1, Lightning 5, Bruins 2: Three goals in 1:25 of the first spark Lightning.
Game 2, Bruins 6, Lightning 5: Bruins score five in the second.
Game 3, Bruins 2, Lightning 0: Bruins prevail in tight defensive game.
Game 4, Lightning 5, Bruins 3: Lightning scores five unanswered goals.
Game 5, Bruins 3, Lightning 1: Tim Thomas huge with 33 saves.
Tonight: at Tampa, 8, Versus, 620-AM
Friday: at Boston, 8, Versus, 970-AM * * If necessary