TAMPA, Fla. — Even Luciano Pavarotti had to occasionally clear his throat.
That’s what Tuesday night felt like for the Lightning. The once, and possibly future, champions took the ice through a flashing entryway amid thunderous applause for the home opener at Amalie Arena. They looked as slick and chic as ever, and they had a sold-out crowd screaming its adoring approval.
And when it came time to hit the high notes, they burped.
