How do the Lightning bounce back after 0-2 series deficit

The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves in a difficult position.

Going into their first-round matchup against their state rival, the Florida Panthers, the Lightning had home-ice advantage and many pundits picked them to take down the defending Stanley Cup champions.

But after a 6-2 loss in Game 1 and a 2-0 defeat on Thursday night, the Lightning now find themselves down 2-0 and heading to Florida, where a Panthers team that’s been to two straight Stanley Cup Finals can smell blood in the water.

On Friday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk are joined by Erik Erlendsson for another edition of All 32 to discuss where Tampa Bay stands going into Game 3 and if they can climb back in the series.

Frank Seravalli: Erik, you’ve been around this team for a long time. I feel like as well as Jon Cooper puts on a face about losing (and that) he’s presented it pretty positively. But what do you think the vibe check of this team is? They’ve been through a lot, but how do you come back after losing the first two games on home ice? What’s your read on what the team’s emotional status is now?

Erik Erlendsson: Especially after putting so much emphasis on getting home ice. They are a pretty good home team, and they’re only .500 on the road, but they didn’t win a home game. That certainly is a sting that they probably didn’t expect to happen. It’s going to be a challenge going on the road.

I think, though, with this team, there’s still enough veteran guys around that they understand how last night’s game went, and that if they finish one or two of those chances, we’re having a much different conversation.

That’s what they have to hang their hat on, right? That they can replicate that type of game, because they have won in Florida this year.

You can watch the full segment and the rest of the episode here…