Images: Late goals lift Chicago Blackhawks, 2-1
See a third-period comeback from the Chicago Blackhawks in their 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amalie Arena in Tampa Wednesday night. Teuvo Teravainen and Antoine Vermette scored for the Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks celebrate their first goal in the third period by Teuvo Teravainen in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Antoine Vermette (80) of Canada, celebrates his game winning goal during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015. The Blackhawks defeated the Lightning 2-1.
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Chicago Blackhawks fan celebrate outside the arena before Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17), left, celebrates after scoring past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) , bottom, blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing J.T. Brown (23) during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19), front, skates around Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle (11) as goalie Ben Bishop (50), left, defends the net, during the second period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88), middle, tries to move the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86), left, of Russia and center Valtteri Filppula (51) of Finland, during the second period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20), right, shoots past Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) during the second period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik, left, speaks with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn before Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman David Rundblad (5) of Sweden, right, knocks the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24), during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn's (17) goal goes by Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50), left, as defenseman Brent Seabrook (7) looks on during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) of Finland, top right, celebrates his goal with Duncan Keith (2) of Canada, left, and David Rundblad (5) of Sweden, during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015. The Blackhawks won 2-1.
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81), of Slovakia, right, skates past Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) of Sweden, during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17), right, celebrates after scoring past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) removes his mask during a break in the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), left, battles Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brenden Morrow (10) for the puck during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17) , second from right, celebrates with Steven Stamkos after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after Alex Killorn's (17) goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17), front, scores a goal past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50), during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) of Canada left, celebrates their win against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammates in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015. The Blackhawks defeated the Lightning 2-1.
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50), left, blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86), during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning right wing J.T. Brown (23) right, battles Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27) for the puck, during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Antoine Vermette (80), celebrates his game winning goal with Patrick Sharp (10) during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Kris Versteeg (23) collides with Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) during the second period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17), right, celebrates after scoring past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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The Chicago Blackhawks bench reacts after Antoine Vermette's game winning goal during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015. The Blackhawks defeated the Lightning 2-1.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) of Canada, left, shoots past Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Braydon Coburn (55) of Canada, during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015. The Blackhawks defeated the Lightning 2-1.
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) , right, and Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) watch as a shot goes wide during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19), front, skates around Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle (11) as goalie Ben Bishop (50), left, defends the net, during the second period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Kris Versteeg (23) of Canada, left, shoots around Tampa Bay Lightning center Valtteri Filppula (51) of Finland, during the second period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks fan Dan O'Connor, left, and Tampa Bay Lightning fan Damon "Gator" Dominguez, of Tampa, kiss the cup, a 20-pound tin mock up of Lord Stanley's Cup, while gathering in Thunder Alley in front of Amalie Arena before game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday (06/03/15) between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks at the Amalie Arena in Tampa.
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Chicago Blackhawks fans Jason Gilley, center, Raiden Gilley, right, and Nicholas Robles, of Valrico, are booed by Tampa Bay Lightning fans while gathering in Thunder Alley in front of Amalie Arena before game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday (06/03/15) between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks at the Amalie Arena in Tampa.
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Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17) battles for control in the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning right wing J.T. Brown (23) tangles with Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16) in the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Chicago Blackhawks high-five at the bench after Chicago Blackhawks center Antoine Vermette (80) scored to take the lead in the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1.
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Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24) forechecks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman David Rundblad (5) during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Blackhawks fans cheer during the third period of game one of the Stanley Cup finals against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa. The Blackhawks defeated the Lightning with two goals in the third period. The final score was 2-1.
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Patrick Pustay and Scott Ware, both of Tampa, react to the end of game one of the Stanley Cup finals against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa. The Blackhawks defeated the Lightning with two goals in the third period. The final score was 2-1.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Antoine Vermette (80) (bottom) and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp (10) celebrate as Vermette scores past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) with Lightning players tumbling in the foreground in the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1.
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Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24) forechecks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman David Rundblad (5) during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) is beaten by Chicago Blackhawks center Antoine Vermette (80) for the game winner, giving Chicago the lead, 2-1, late in the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Celebrating is Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp (10).
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The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate the winning goal by center Antoine Vermette (80), giving Chicago the lead, 2-1, late in the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
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