Lightning finally pulls one out of the fire

by Gary Shelton on March 7, 2015 · 0 comments

in general, Tampa Bay Lightning

Saturday, 11:10 p.m.

Hedman put the Bolts back on top early in the third/ANDREW J. KRAMER

Hedman put the Bolts back on top early in the third/ANDREW J. KRAMER

TAMPA

Think of Joe Montana in the final moments, the ball in his hand a deficit on the scoreboard. No one came from behind like Joe Cool.

Think of Michael Jordan as the clock was running out, driving to the basket as the game belonged to him. Everyone else turned into a supporting player.

Think of Jack Nicklaus, an iron in his hand and the lead there for the taking. Eight times, he came from behind on the final day to win a major.

In other words, yeah, the ability to come from behind is huge in sports. It's all about pressure and character

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