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Despite his incredible performance in Game 2 against the Panthers, Andrei Vasilevskiy was unable to secure a victory for Tampa Bay. The Lightning lost in overtime, leaving fans to wonder what could have been. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon occurrence for sports fans in Tampa Bay.
One such instance was Derrick Brooks’ record-breaking 23 tackles and interception in a losing effort against the Vikings in 2001. Despite his incredible performance, the Buccaneers fell short in the final minutes of the game.
Another example was James Shields’ club-record 15 strikeouts in a 1-0 loss to the Orioles in 2012. Shields’ dominant pitching performance was not enough to secure a victory for the Rays, as they were unable to score a single run to support his efforts. These instances serve as reminders of the heartbreak that can come from witnessing incredible displays of skill that ultimately lead to defeat.