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Sep 18, 2020, 10 tweets

THREAD: The @TBLightning are headed to the #StanleyCup final after defeating the @NYIslanders on Thursday. The 2-1 overtime victory made Tampa Bay the first team to clinch each of their 3 playoff series in OT. bit.ly/3hI0VRD

When a key goal is needed in a showcase game (in OT to boot), history says @acirelli22 will come through, just like he did for the Lightning last night. bit.ly/3iKUuOP

It was more than just Cirelli, of course. Here's a report card on the series. bit.ly/33Fo6H5

Here's how Twitter fans felt about @TBLightning winning Game 6: bit.ly/2RGj7Al

Fans weren't just online. About 150 Lightning faithful even gathered at @AmalieArena for the clincher. bit.ly/3iNKfJK

Winning @StanleyCup isn't easy. @romano_tbtimes recalls how @TBLightning fell two wins short in 2015 and were ridiculed for last year's lackluster playoff performance. bit.ly/3cc7FpD

When @TBLightning won the Eastern Conference final in 2015, @RealStamkos91 avoided touching the Prince of Wales Trophy, and they still didn't win the Stanley Cup. So this time, the team ditched the superstition. tbtim.es/3iJXmvp

Game 1 of the #StanleyCup final is Saturday. We wrote down the channels and times for you so you won't miss the action. bit.ly/3cdGv1v

Here's a quick glance at the schedule, too, so you can plan your week:

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