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Palat is money for Lightning, could cash in as free agent

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat, left, celebrates his go-ahead goal against the Colorado Avalanche with center Steven Stamkos during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) during the third period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat celebrates aftger scoring the go-ahead goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Palat is money for Lightning, could cash in as free agent