Dec 9, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) holds Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24) jersey during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
For the first time this season, the Tampa Bay Lightning has a losing streak at home.
The Bolts lost 5-3 to the Washington Capitals Tuesday night at Amalie Arena asAlex Ovechkinscored twice. The Lightning had only loss four times in their previous 15 home games.
Ovechkin gave the Caps (13-10-4) a 1-0 lead just 40 seconds into the game butBrian Boyle’s sixth goal of the season knotted things up at the 13:49 mark of the first. However,Matt Niskanen’s power play goal 34 seconds later gave the Capitals the lead again.
Just 47 seconds into the second,Steven Stamkostied the game with a wrister from the slot after taking a pass fromRyan Callahan. It was Stamkos’ 250th career goal, in his 440th game.
Brooks Laichwould score the go-ahead goal at 4:36 beforeTroy Brouwermade it a 4-2 lead 10:52 into the third.
The Lightning (18-8-3) got a goal fromValtteri Filppulawith 2.9 seconds left before Ovechkin managed to sneak a goal into the empty net before the buzzer went.
Victor Hedmanhad three assists for the Lightning whileBen Bishopmade 30 saves.Braden Holtbymade 33 saves in the Washington goal.
Jonathan DrouinandMark Barberiowere scratched for the Lightning. The Bolts host the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday evening. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m.
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