Columbus Blue Jackets
04/08
Sweep memories | Blue Jackets throttled mighty Lightning a year ago
The Blue Jackets were an afterthought entering the NHL playoffs last season, but fueled by a speech from coach John Tortorella they overcame a shaky start in Game 1 on the way to a four-game blitz of Tampa Bay. A year ago, a coach walked into his locker room at Amalie Arena before a playoff series that his team wasn't supposed to win. Outside, it was a balmy 77 degrees in Tampa, Florida, after a sun-soaked day.