Nov 22, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) is congratulated by teammates after he scored a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Alex Killornscored the game-winner as the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Minnesota Wild 2-1 at Amalie Arena Saturday night.
Killorn, who has now scored in four straight games, tipped in anAnton Stralmanpoint shot with 1:53 left to give the Bolts (14-6-2) their first lead of the game.
Ben Bishopmade 30 saves for the Lightning and staved off a late Wild (11-8-0) power play for the final 1:17.Darcy Kuempermade 26 saves for Minnesota.
The Wild had taken a 1-0 lead 3:11 into the second period asZach Parisetapped inThomas Vanek’s pass through the crease after the Austrian had shown great patience with Bishop closing in.
The Bolts tied the game at 13:42 asSteven Stamkos’ wrister from the slot off a Stralman pass went glove side on Kuemper for his 14th goal of the season asRyan Callahanprovided the screen and picked up the secondary assist.
Tampa Bay lost to Minnesota 7-2 on Oct. 25 as the Lightning were finishing a five-game road trip.
The Bolts, who are 8-2-1 at home this season, have the next three days off before hostingMartin St. Louisand the New York Rangers Wednesday night.
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