Despite solving Canadiens' most dangerous weapon, why are Lightning trailing the series?

MONTREAL — One would imagine the Tampa Bay Lightning would have taken it in a heartbeat had someone before the series informed them Montreal’s dangerous top line would be pointless at five-on-five through the three opening games.One would also imagine their stunned reaction when also informed they’d be trailing their first-round series with the Canadiens two games to one anyway.So it begs the question, why are the favored Lighting trailing this series then?Advertisement