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Why Lightning slept at a hotel before home Game 7 vs. Canadiens
TL;DR
The Tampa Bay Lightning opted to sleep in a hotel before their home Game 7 against the Canadiens to change their home ice mojo. This decision was reported by Pierre LeBrun from The Athletic.
Key points
- Tampa Bay Lightning slept in a hotel before Game 7
- Decision aimed to change home ice mojo
- Reported by Pierre LeBrun from The Athletic
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The Tampa Bay Lightning have tried to change up their home ice mojo.
They did it by not sleeping at their homes on Saturday night.
The Lightning slept in a hotel, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.
"The Lightning slept at a nearby hotel last night," LeBrun wrote on X. "Two road wins in Montreal. Perhaps want to re-create that road mentality for Game 7 tonight?"
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It's a fascinating thought, one that by no means is a guarantee to work but clearly one that Tampa Bay thought was worth trying out.
The potential is that the Lightning can avoid any distractions and keep things focused, like they're on a business trip.
That can be why teams have success on the road even in the face of the idea of home-ice advantage. Sometimes a road trip can be so ultra-focused on hockey that it actually helps.
Q&A
Why did the Tampa Bay Lightning sleep in a hotel before Game 7?
The Lightning chose to sleep in a hotel to try to change their home ice mojo ahead of Game 7 against the Canadiens.
What is the significance of Game 7 for the Tampa Bay Lightning?
Game 7 is a critical playoff game that determines whether the Lightning advance further in the postseason.
Who reported the Lightning's decision to stay in a hotel?
The decision was reported by Pierre LeBrun from The Athletic.