One game does not a series make.
The Pens looked tired compared to the Bolts, and not nearly as crisp.
I suspect you will see a different game Monday night.
That being said, Tampa did look very good.
Now, imagine the Pens without their top scorer, without their #1 defenseman, and without their #1 goalie - who is one of the best in the NHL - winning the opening game of the series away from home and by 3-1.
Both teams looked slow and not as sharp as they were in the previous series. I agree that game 2 will be very different for both teams.
I was at that game. You are right the Pens looked tired. Also some problems with the way the lines are structured were exposed. Even with that the Pens can play better. I noticed how much Cooper was able to get Hedman out against the Kessel line.
Unfortunately I can’t be at tomorrows game because of travel. Fortunately I have the NBCSN app on my phone and will stream the game to my hotel room TV. I love technology.