Tampa Bay Lightning Use Big First Period to Beat Columbus

Nov 6, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Valtteri Filppula (51) works out prior to the game against the Calgary Flames at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Tampa Bay Lightning used four first period goals en route to a 7-4 road win against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday night.

Tampa Bay got goals fromJ.T. Brown,Cedric Paquette,Anton StralmanandBrian Boylein a 9:55 burst to put them into a commanding lead heading into the first intermission.

AfterScott Hartnellgot the Blue Jackets on the board 4:11 into the second,Ryan Callahanscored his fourth of the year 1:27 later to make it 5-1. Hartnell would score again but not beforeTyler Johnsongot his second of the season to give the Bolts a 6-4 lead after two.

Ryan JohansenandNick Folignogot the Jackets within striking distance in the third but Johnson added an empty netter with 51 seconds left to seal the two points.

Evgeni Nabokovmade 28 saves while Columbus starterAnton Forsbergwas pulled after the first period.Curtis McElhinneymade 20 saves in relief.

The Bolts converted two of their three power play chances (Stralman and Johnson’s first) while all but one of Columbus’ goals (Johansen) came with the man advantage.

Despite all the offense,Steven Stamkosonly managed a seconday assist. Callahan also added two assists, as didJonathan Drouin. OnlyMatt Carle,Eric BrewerandOndrej Palatwere held pointless.

The Bolts are in action again Sunday when they travel to Detroit to battle the Red Wings.

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