WASHINGTON — The Lightning waited a long time to visit the White House, but maybe the timing for their trip, coming on Monday’s final off day of the regular season, was timed perfectly.
With the postseason starting May 2, their trip D.C. — which has long been a traditional perk for championship-winning sports teams — was a reminder of what it took to claim back-to-back Stanley Cups.
The pandemic kept the Lightning from the White House after their bubble victory in 2020, and the timing wasn’t right during two trips to to face the Capitals this season. Monday’s visit came together quickly and the team flew up following Sunday’s win at the Panthers.
