It was a perfect night for hockey in Tampa Bay, with all the energy and anticipation that comes with Game Seven. And for long stretches, the Tampa Bay Lightning played like a team determined to advance. They controlled possession, dictated the pace, and piled up a significant edge in shots on goal. But hockey doesn’t reward volume alone. Despite carrying play and generating chance after chance, the Lightning found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard, undone by missed opportunities and a standout performance from rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes. The crowd singing the National Anthem with @SonniSings 🏒 #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/4EHqLN7Y4x — Diandra Loux (@Diandra_loux) May 3, 2026 The Lightning dominated the period in the stat sheet, but not on the scoreboard as Tampa's streak of not having a lead after one period increased to 22. The Bolts were able to get 9 shots off that were all saved by rookie Jakub Dobes.…