In the NHL, the Tampa Bay Lightning secured a victory against the New Jersey Devils with a final score of 6-3. The Lightning had previously held a 4-2 lead in the third period in one game and a 2-1 advantage after the first period in another, with goals from Raddysh and Point. The Devils struggled in their match against the Carolina Hurricanes, trailing 1-0 after the first period with a goal from Aho (assisted by Teravainen and Slavin), and eventually losing 3-2 despite goals from Palat, Toffoli, and Bratt. In their subsequent game against the Lightning, the Devils were down 2-0 after two periods but managed to cut the lead to 4-3 before the Lightning, with a goal from Stamkos, extended their lead and won the game. The Devils' record stood at 24-19-3 after these matches.
And that's that. #NJDevils lose to the Lightning 6-3. Off now for a week.
6-3 Lightning. #NJDevils
Lightning ENG. 5-3. #NJDevils
Third period is underway
Toffoli scores with 2:38 to play in the third... brings the score to 4-3 Lightning. #NJDevils saving all their offense for the third...
Lightning score. 4-2. #NJDevils
Bratter! #NJDevils cut the Lightning lead to 3-2!
Bolts regain their two-goal lead. Stamkos. 3-1. #NJDevils
3-1 Lightning. Stamkos.
On the board. #NJDevils score, Palat. 2-1 Bolts.
#NJDevils on the board! Palat!!
Third period is underway. #NJDevils chasing 2.
Third period is underway, #GoBolts up 2-0 https://t.co/Yf6dMErdn3
End of the second period, ##GoBolts up 2-0, shots unofficially are 28-10 for #TBLightning
End 2: 2-0 #GoBolts Shots: 28-10 TB #NJDevils
The Lightning had 19 shots in the second period. The #NJDevils had four. https://t.co/QuQQ455OWF
End of two. #NJDevils trail the Lightning, 2-0. 2: ✖️Paul (Hedman, Raddysh) 2: ✖️Hagel (Hedman, Paul) Shots: 28-10, TBL
It's been quite a dominant period for #GoBolts, not only building a 2-0 lead, but shots in the second period are 17-2 for #TBLightning
Complete domination by the Lightning. If it wasn't for Vitek and some of the big saves he's made, this could be a whole lot worse. #NJDevils have just eight shots while Tampa have 25 (and two goals).
So far, both Lightning goals have been scored as a result of failing to clear the crease of bodies and pucks. #NJDevils
Lightning take a 2-0 lead.
2-0 Lightning. #NJDevils
Power play expires, score remains 1-0 for #GoBolts as we hit the first media timeout of the second period
1-0 Lightning. #NJDevils
1-0 Lightning
And Tampa take the early second period lead, 1-0, on #NJDevils
Underway in the second period. #NJDevils
Second period is underway, #GoBolts locked in 0-0 dance with the Devils https://t.co/jaYVQv5lKN
After one period at @amaliearena, 0-0 score while shots on goal, unofficially, are 9-6 for #GoBolts
END 1: #NJDevils and Lightning tied at 0. Shots are 9-6, Tampa
End 1: 0-0 Shots: 9-6 #GoBolts #NJDevils
End of one. #NJDevils and Lightning deadlocked at 0. Shots 9-6, TBL
#NJDevils going to the PK with 2:01 left in the 1st
#NJDevils to the PK.
second half is underway
3rd period is underway
The #NJDevils lose this one, 3-2. They are 24-19-3.
The #NJDevils are lose this one, 3-2. They are 24-19-3.
#NJDevils lose 3-2. https://t.co/moAkIVpdfg
And that's it. #NJDevils fall to Carolina 3-2.
#NJDevils back to the PP.
#NJDevils going to the PP.
End 2: 3-0 Carolina. Shots: 19-15 Canes. #NJDevils
END 2: #NJDevils trail 3-0.
The #NJDevils get their first shot on goal with 8:45 remaining in the second.
Third period is underway, #GoBolts up 5-2 https://t.co/7DBM9od1BA
Third period underway.
Goal stands. No high stick. #NJDevils trail 3-0 and now they go to the PK.
No highstick. #NJDevils trail 3-0. And they're off to the penalty kill for delay of game.
#NJDevils challenging for a high stick.
#GoBolts up 5-2 after two periods. Lightning lead in shots on goal 27-15, including a 14-8 advantage in the second period.
It's 3-0 Carolina. #NJDevils
2-0 Canes. #NJDevils
#NJDevils going to the PK.
#NJDevils headed to the penalty kill. Palat off for a trip.
END 1: #NJDevils trail the Hurricanes, 1-0. Shots are 11-9, NJ
End 1: 1-0 Canes. Shots: 11-9 #NJDevils
End of one. #NJDevils trail the Hurricanes 1-0. ✖️ Aho (Teravainen, Slavin) Shots 11-9, NJ
The second half is starting!
Second period is underway with #GoBolts up 2-1.
Second period is underway, #GoBolts up 2-1 https://t.co/LBjtYnxqZH
Second period underway.
#NJDevils to the PP.
#GoBolts up 2-1 after one period. #Tblightning lead in shots on goal 13-5.
#Bolts lead 2-1 after 20 minutes behind goals from Raddysh and Point. Shots were 13-5 Tampa Bay.
Canes score. #NJDevils trail 1-0.
1-0 Canes.
#NJDevils vs. Canes underway.
Second half underway.
We hit the first media timeout of the second period, #GoBolts up 4-3, unofficial shots on goal are 25-15 for Philadelphia
Third period is underway, #GoBolts holding a 4-2 lead https://t.co/72l8ZHFjPl