Lightning offense goes ice-cold as series slips away

Needing just one more win to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, the vaunted Tampa Bay Lightning offense simply vanished.

After jumping out to a 3-0 lead at the 33-second mark in the second period of Game 5, the Lightning didn't muster a single goal the rest of the series - a span of 159:27, according to Sportsnet Stats.

Tampa Bay ultimately held on to win Game 5, but failed to solve Braden Holtby in Games 6 and 7. The Lightning even went over 11 minutes without a shot on goal in the third period of the deciding game.

Tampa led the NHL in goals (290) during the regular season. But failing to find the back of the net when it mattered most ultimately ended the Bolts' playoff run.

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