Tampa Bay tried to make it as tough as possible for Chicago fans to infiltrate Amalie Arena, but our intrepid writer would not be defeated.
The playoffs are a week old, so it's time to look at the players standing out, agitating opponents and putting on disappearing acts.
Seeing backups play instead of No. 1 goalies seems to be an odd trend in these playoffs, but it's not exactly as unusual as you'd think.
There's plenty to consider as the playoffs get underway, but seven big storylines -- including goaltending, injuries and youth -- stand out above the rest.
