TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -Tampa Bay can eliminate Detroit in the first round for the second straight year by winning at home. The Lightning pushed the Red Wings to the brink by scoring three times on the power play in Game 4 in Detroit. Not only did the extra man help the defending Eastern Conference champions, it has hurt the Red Wings. They are 1 of 21 on the power play, including an 0-for-4 showing on Tuesday. Lightning coach Jon Cooper said Wednesday that it’s a psychological advantage knowing the other team has its back against the wall. If the Red Wings can avoid elimination, both teams will get their first two-day break of the series before playing Sunday night at Joe Louis Arena.
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