Steven Stamkos Scores Twice as Tampa Bay Lightning Edge Philadelphia Flyers

Oct 30, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) is congratulated by center Alex Killorn (17) and center Valtteri Filppula (51) after he scored a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Steven Stamkosscored twice andJason Garrisonhad the game-winner as the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Thursday night.

Garrison’s first goal of the season came with the man advantage with 3:12 left in the third period as his one-timer off a Stamkos pass flew pastRay Emeryinto the back of the net.

Stamkos had scored the previous Lightning two goals — his first coming on the power play with 46 seconds left in the second to give Tampa Bay a 2-1 lead and then 5:30 into the third as his slap shot off aValtteri Filppulapass extended the Bolts’ advantage.

Jakub Voracekcut the lead to 3-2 before Garrison’s goal whileMichael Rafflscored with 54 seconds left to make for a nervy finish for the Lightning.

Tampa Bay took a 1-0 lead 3:29 into the first whenVladislav Namestnikovtipped inAnton Stralman’s shot.Wayne Simmondstied the game at 12:43.

Ben Bishopmade 24 saves while Emery stopped 28 shots. The Bolts went 2-for-5 on the power play while Philadelphia couldn’t convert either of their two chances.

After being relegated to the fourth line,Jonathan Drouindidn’t register a single second on the power play. He did have a secondary assist on Namestnikov’s goal.

Tyler Johnson’s seven-game point streak came to an end too.

The Bolts are back in action Saturday when they host their former divisional rival, Washington Capitals, at Amalie Arena.

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