Defenseman Matt Walker scored one goal and created another a few minutes later when his shot deflected in off Vincent Lecavalier, helping the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning edge the NHL-leading Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday.
Steven Stamkos scored his 41st goal for Tampa Bay in the loss. He set a Lightning record with his 17th power-play goal and extended his club-record point streak to 17 games.
Steven Stamkos extended his franchise-record points streak to 16 games, and Antero Niittymaki remained perfect against Atlanta, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Thrashers 6-2 on Saturday.
In his 12th year with the Lightning, his on-ice accomplishments might be the first thing you think of about Captain Vinny Lecavalier. But, as 10 Connects' Angela Jacobs reports, a Stanley Cup isn't the only legacy he's now built in Tampa Bay.
Scott Walker scored twice in a 3-minute span in the third period in his first game with Washington, leading the Capitals to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired right wing Teddy Purcell and a third-round pick originally belonging to the Florida Panthers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Mike Richards had a goal and three assists, and the Philadelphia Flyers used a five-goal third period to win their fifth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-2 on Tuesday night.
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