Bolt action: Tampa Bay seizes 3-2 ECF series lead

The Lightning overcame an early deficit behind defenseman Mikhail Sergachev's two goals, besting the Rangers on the road to take control of the series. - Will [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220610) Sports. And then some. 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