Vincent Lecavalier scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning held off 37 shots from the Washington Capitals to grab a 2-0 series lead. The scene shifts to Florida for Game 3 on Tuesday.
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Read Article >Lightning Vs. Capitals, Game 2: What Can You Say About Vincent Lecavalier?
Meanwhile the Caps are hitting themselves after missing a golden opportunity to get back in this series.
Read Article >Lightning Vs. Capitals, Game 2 Score: Alex Ovechkin’s Late Heroics Send Game To Overtime, Tied 2-2
Even early in Game 2 when the Washington Capitals weren’t getting much going in terms of offense, Alex Ovechkin was the guy who still looked like he would break through for the home team against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
So, it took a while and all, but Ovechkin finally did score with just 1:07 left in the third period to send the contest to overtime. He was lost in coverage in front of the net and when the Capitals crashed Dwayne Roloson’s crease, the puck popped out to No. 8 and he made sure he didn’t miss the back of the net.
Read Article >Lightning Vs. Capitals, Game 2 Score: Brooks Laich Evens Score, 1-1, As Washington Takes Over
The second period of Game 2 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals was a completely lopsided affair. The home-standing Caps out-shot the Bolts 16 to 3 in the period, but Dwayne Roloson was brilliant throughout.
He and the Bolts almost escaped the period without allowing a goal, but with about five minutes left, a funny dribbler around the crease found its way across the goal line. Brooks Laich was credited with the tally, and the score is now evened up.
Read Article >Lightning Vs. Capitals, Game 2 Score: Dwayne Roloson Keeping Washington Off Board; Bolts Up, 1-0
Vincent Lecavalier has the lone goal so far for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and a big reason why they’re up 1-0 over the Washington Capitals midway through Game 2 has been the special teams play. Lecavalier’s goal came on the power play, a unit that’s been key in the Bolts game all season long.
On the flip side of the token, the Lightning have used their fantastic penalty kill to shut down five Capitals power play opportunities. When you’re going to the box that often, it’s usually not a good sign, but with Washington unable to cash in with the extra man, it’s been nothing more than a minor, two-minute-long inconvenience.
Read Article >Lightning Vs. Capitals, Game 2: Can Tampa Steal First Two Games In Washington?
