Jeff Vinik likes multi-overtime games, especially when they involve his next opponent.

The Tampa Bay Lightning owner, whose club is waiting for its second-round matching after knocking out the New Jersey Devils in Round 1, hopes whichever team the Lightning ultimately face won't have the easiest time getting there.

"I hope they go four overtimes and beat the crap out of each other," Vinik told Joe Smith of The Athletic when asked for his thoughts on the upcoming Game 7 between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Lightning wrapped up their first-round series in five games, meaning the team has had plenty of down time to rest and prepare for the next matchup. Clearly, neither the Bruins nor the Maple Leafs have enjoyed the same luxury.

The three clubs were separated by just eight points in the regular season.