{"id":550929,"date":"2026-04-12T07:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T07:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/550929\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T07:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T07:00:20","slug":"lightning-rally-late-to-defeat-bruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/550929\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightning Rally Late to Defeat Bruins"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AThe Lightning’s late-game comeback against the Bruins showcases the team’s resilience and ability to turn defense into offense under pressure.Boston Today<\/p>\n

In a high-stakes matchup against the Boston Bruins, the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied late to secure a 2-1 victory. The win moves Tampa Bay into a tie for second place in the Atlantic Division with the Montreal Canadiens, while the Bruins’ playoff hopes took a hit with the loss.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

This game was a statement win for the Lightning, showcasing their resilience and ability to overcome adversity. The late-game comeback demonstrated Tampa Bay’s depth and willingness to convert defense into offense, traits that could prove crucial in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

Trailing 1-0 late in the third period, the Lightning struck back with a goal from defenseman Lilleberg to tie the game. Tampa Bay then killed off a needless penalty taken by Brandon Hagel before sealing the victory. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves to preserve the win.<\/p>\n

The game was played on April 11, 2026.Lilleberg’s game-tying goal came late in the third period.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/p>\n

The Lightning’s starting goaltender, who made 22 saves to earn the win.<\/p>\n

Lilleberg<\/p>\n

A Lightning defenseman who scored the game-tying goal late in the third period.<\/p>\n

Brandon Hagel<\/p>\n

A Lightning forward who took a needless penalty late in the game but helped spark the team’s comeback effort.<\/p>\n

Brayden Point<\/p>\n

A Lightning forward who created the initial pressure that led to Lilleberg’s game-tying goal.<\/p>\n

Jeremy Swayman<\/p>\n

The Bruins’ starting goaltender, who made 22 saves but was unable to hold off the Lightning’s late surge.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cWe didn’t quit, and that’s what I love about this team. Even when the pressure is on, we find a way to get the job done.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning Goaltender<\/p>\n

\u201cThat third period was a wake-up call for us. We need to find a way to close out games when we have the lead. This one stings, but we’ll learn from it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jeremy Swayman, Bruins Goaltender<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The Lightning will look to build on this comeback win as they continue their push for a top-two spot in the Atlantic Division. The Bruins, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

The Lightning’s late-game resilience and ability to turn defense into offense showcased the depth and experience that make them a formidable playoff contender. This win underscores the importance of composure and discipline in the final minutes of tight games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a The Lightning’s late-game comeback against the Bruins showcases the team’s…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":550930,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5105],"tags":[5,189,4,540,92,5168,5167],"class_list":{"0":"post-550929","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tampa-bay-lightning","8":"tag-hockey","9":"tag-lightning","10":"tag-nhl","11":"tag-tampa-bay","12":"tag-tampa-bay-lightning","13":"tag-tampabay","14":"tag-tampabaylightning"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nhl\/116390450889648805","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/550929","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=550929"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/550929\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/550930"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=550929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=550929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=550929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}