Dylan Strome scores a power-play goal for the Capitals, bringing them within 3-2 against the Lightning. Victor Hedman scores the first goal for the Lightning, leading 1-0. Stamkos and Point contribute to Lightning's lead, making it 3-1. The Lightning dominate the second period, outshooting Montreal and securing a 6-2 lead. Stamkos shines with two power-play goals, tying the game at 4-4 against the Penguins in the third period. The Lightning ultimately triumph 7-4, with standout performances from Stamkos, Kucherov, Paul, and Tomkins.
#GoBolts get the power play for delay of game with 1:36
Stamkos scores his second power play goal of the game to tie it with nine and change remaining in this third period assists to Hedman and Kucherov 4-4
Stamkos on the power play. 4-4 with 9:15 left.
Tie game. Steven Stamkos' second power-play goal of the game evens the score at 4-4 with 9:15 left to play.
Third period underway, #GoBolts down 4-1 https://t.co/S4nIGrII5U
#GoBolts trail 4-1 after two periods in Pittsburgh. #TBLvsPIT
Steven Stamkos' power-play goal in the second was the 212th of his career passing Gordie Howe for a tie for 14th place overall with Keith Tkachuk. #TBLvsPIT
#Gobolts back on the power play with 2:28 left in the second. #TBLvsPIT
Stamkos with the power play goal … assists belong to Hedman and Kucherov, it is the 50th power play point and 134th point of the season for Kucherov 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins
Stamkos extends his goal streak as he buries a one-timer on the power play and makes it 2-1 with 7:46 left in the second. Hedman and Kucherov with the helpers.
Stamkos on the power play near side. #GoBolts cut the lead to 2-1 with 7:45 left in the first. #TBLvsPIT
Second period is underway, #GoBolts trail 1-0 https://t.co/Qvb2KaBRmT
End of the first period in Pittsburgh, #GoBolts down 1-0, unofficial shots on goal are 15-7 for Penguins
First media timeout, #GoBolts down 1-0 and they haven't had the puck much at all, shots (unofficially) 4-0 for Pittsburgh
Final from Montreal, #GoBolts pick up a 7-4 victory, three-point nights from Stamkos and Kucherov, two goals from Nick Paul and a solid 27-save performance for Matt Tomkins who picks up his second career victory. #TBLightning magic number to 2 as they head to Pitt for Sat matinee
Third period is underway, #GoBolts up 6-2, have 3:46 of power play time to start the third https://t.co/iHaw1iEsL1
#GoBolts' four-goal second in which they outshot Montreal 22-6 gives them a 6-2 lead going into the third.
Second period comes to a close, #GoBolts up 6-2, unofficial shots on goal are 28-15 for #TBLightning
Second period underway, #GoBolts up 2-1 https://t.co/kRL7Y2X90n
End of the first period in Montreal, #GoBolts up 2-1, unofficial shots on goal are 8-8
After one period, the #GoBolts lead #GoHabsGo 2-1. Shots on goal are even 8-8.
Paul scores on the power play. 1-1 with 10:15 left in the first. #gobolts
#GoBolts come out of it with a power play.
We are underway here in Toronto for the start of the third with #GoBolts up 3-1.
Third period is underway, #GoBolts up 3-1
#GoBolts get goals from Point and Stamkos in the second period, take a 3-1 lead into the second intermission, despite being outshot 25-13.
Stamkos shoots on the 2 on 1 and he does not miss scoring his 32nd goal of the season 3-1 Tampa Bay Lightning with 11:12 on the clock in the second period
Stamkos makes it 3-1 with 11:12 left in the second.
Point in front on a lovely pass from Kucherov down low. #Gobolts up 2-1 at the 2:54 mark in the first.
#GoBolts 0-for-2 on the power play tonight.
First shot on goal is a goal by Victor Hedman from the high slot. #GoBolts up 1-0 with 9:57 left in the first period.
Strome with a huge PPG goal with 45.1 seconds left in 2nd brings Capitals within 3-2.
Dylan Strome scores a power-play goal 19:14 into the second period.
Dylan Strome is quick on a rebound in front. 3-2