Tampa Bay Lightning Snap New York Islanders Win Streak

Nov 15, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Valtteri Filppula (51) is congratulated after he scored a goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Valtteri Filppulahad a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped the New York Islanders’ win streak at five with a 5-2 win Saturday night.

Filppula’s power play goal tied the game at 2-2 13:46 into the first period beforeCedric Paquettescored his fifth goal of the season to give the Bolts (12-4-2) a 3-2 edge just 1:43 later.

Tyler Johnsongave the Lightning breathing room in the second period as he made it 4-2 beforeRadko Gudassealed things for the Lightning with 4:26 left when his soft shot from the blue line badly fooled Islanders (11-6) goalieChad Johnson.

Johnson made 23 saves whileBen Bishopgot his 10th win of the season after making 25 saves.

The Bolts converted one of their three power play chances while New York failed to score on their four opportunities.

The Islanders had taken a 1-0 lead 7:41 into the game asBrock Nelsonscored his eighth goal of the year butRyan Callahantied it up a minute later when he deposited a rebound into the back of the net.

New York restored their lead at 11:22 thanks toJosh Baileybefore Filppula tied the game once more 2:24 later.

For the first time this season,Jonathan Drouinwas a healthy scratch for Tampa Bay.

The Bolts will play the Islanders again on Tuesday at the Nassau Coliseum but not before a stop at MSG to face the New York Rangers on Monday.

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