SB Nation Tampa Bay - Lightning Vs. Capitals Preview: Tampa Bay Defeats Washington 2-1https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2012-02-18T23:59:58-05:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25719172012-02-18T23:59:58-05:002012-02-18T23:59:58-05:00Stamkos Nets His 40th, Lightning Beat Capitals 2-1
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<p>For a Tampa Bay team desperately trying to remain relevant in the Eastern Conference playoff race, <span>Steven Stamkos</span> tallied his NHL-leading 40th goal of the season as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rawcharge.com/">Lightning</a> defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a> by a score of 2-1 on Saturday night.</p>
<p><span>Tom Pyatt's</span> rebound goal just 2:10 in the game got the Lightning off to a fast start, and some nice stick work by Stamkos brought the fans to their feet in the second period. Playing in front of his home crowd at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, Stamkos intercepted a wayward Capital pass at the Lightning blue line before taking the puck in past goalie <span>Tomas Vokoun</span> for the breakaway goal and a 2-0 lead. Only 22-years old, the talented Stamkos is already making his mark in the record books of his franchise, becoming the first Tampa Bay player to ever register three consecutive seasons with at least 40 goals scored.</p>
<p>The Capitals cut into the lead after a <span>Brooks Laich</span> score midway through the second period, but Tampa Bay managed to hold on behind some gritty defensive play and 23 saves from Lightning goalie <span>Mathieu Garon</span>.</p>
<p>Next up for the Lightning is a home tilt Tuesday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.anaheimcalling.com/">Anaheim Ducks</a>. Currently sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, the Tampa will look to win their third game in a row and put some pressure on the teams ahead of them in the playoff hunt.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/18/2809306/steven-stamkos-40th-goal-tampa-bay-lightning-beat-washington-capitals-NHLPaul Ciullo2012-02-18T21:32:03-05:002012-02-18T21:32:03-05:00Lightning Clinging To A 2-1 Lead Over Washington
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<p>In a highly competitive game, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rawcharge.com/">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> are clinging to a 2-1 lead over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a> in the third period at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. The Lightning are looking to win their second consecutive game, and to this point are showing plenty of determination in trying to fend of the last period charge of the powerful Caps.</p>
<p>Tampa Bay has held a slight lead throughout this contest, jumping to a 1-0 advantage in the first period as a result of <span>Tom Pyatt's</span> 6th goal of the season. The Lightning extended their margin over the Caps to 2-0 in the second period behind the 40th goal of the year scored by <span>Steven Stamkos</span>. Stamkos, Tampa's leader in goals scored, managed to beat Washington goalie <span>Tomas Vokoun</span> early in period. The Caps cut the deficit to 2-1 midway through the second period, but to this point all of their attempts to tie the game up have come up short.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/18/2809123/lightning-Tampa-Bay-Washington-Capitals-NHLPaul Ciullo2012-02-18T09:14:06-05:002012-02-18T09:14:06-05:00Lightning Vs. Capitals: Game Time, TV Schedule And More
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<p>On Thursday, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rawcharge.com/">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> were outshot 50-25, but somehow found a way to defeat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthefin.com/">San Jose Sharks</a>, 6-5, in overtime. Tampa Bay (25-26-6) will be looking to do the same Saturday, as they host Southeast Division foe, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a>, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum (7 p.m. ET on SunSports).</p>
<p>Tampa Bay will be trying to improve its season-series record over Washington to 3-1. On Jan. 31, the Lightning defeated the Capitals, 4-3, to take a slim 2-1 advantage in the series, which will feature six games.</p>
<p>For those fans who'd like to watch the game, here's the game time and TV information:</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> Tampa Bay Times Forum, Tampa Bay, FL</p>
<p><b>Game Time:</b> 7 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>TV schedule:</b> SunSports Network</p>
<p><b>Betting odds: </b>Tampa Bay (-114)</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/18/2807892/lightning-vs-capitals-game-time-tv-schedule-betting-oddsJared E. Smith2012-02-18T08:50:13-05:002012-02-18T08:50:13-05:00Lightning Vs. Capitals Preview: Tampa Bay Hosts Washington Saturday
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<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning look to continue their recent success over Southeast Division foe, the Washington Capitals, Saturday night (7 p.m. ET on SUN).</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rawcharge.com/">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> are hoping to keep momentum rolling Saturday, as they host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a> in a East Conference Southeast Division contest at the Tampa Bay Times Forum (7 p.m. ET on SUN). The Lightning (25-26-6) are coming off a 6-5 overtime victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthefin.com/">San Jose Sharks</a> Thursday, while the Capitals (29-23-5) rallied from a one-goal, third-period deficit Friday to down the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/">Florida Panthers</a>, 2-1.</p>
<p>On Thursday, the Lighting were outshot 50-25, but still managed to edge the Sharks in overtime, as <span>Martin St. Louis</span>' scored the game-winner, his second of the night.</p>
<p><span>Steven Stamkos</span> enters the contest with a league-leading 39 goals including a pair against San Jose.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the Capitals are playing their second of a four-game road trip and will try to even the season series between these Southeast Division foes to two games apiece. On Jan. 31, the host Lightning beat the Capitals, 4-3, in overtime to take a 2-1 season-series advantage. The two teams will play six games against each other this year.</p>
<p>Superstar <span>Alex Ovechkin</span> enters the games tallying four goals and six points in his last five games, while <span>Alexander Semin</span> has collected three goals and three assists in the same span.</p>
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