The Lightning’s defensive struggles continued into a second consecutive game, as the team failed to contain the opposition in all three periods. After a shaky first match, vulnerabilities persisted, raising questions about consistency and execution. The Avalanche capitalized on the Lightning’s defensive lapses, underscoring a concerning trend that could impact the team’s standing. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if adjustments are made before the next challenge.

The Lightning may have gotten away with a leaky defensive performance against Vegas on Tuesday, but they were not able to do it for a second game in a row.  In all three periods, the Avalanche ...