Feb 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jason Garrison (5) congratulate each other after they beat the Chicago Blackhawks at Amalie Arena. Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Ben Bishopmade 28 saves andSteven Stamkosscored twice as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 Friday night at Amalie Arena.
After a scoreless first period, in which the Lightning wasted a four-minute power play,Brian Boylebroke the deadlock at 8:27 of the second on a one-timer after receiving a lovely behind-the-back pass fromJonathan Drouinbehind the net.
Stamkos scored his first of the night and 33rd of the season with 2:07 left in the period when he redirected aJason Garrisonslap shot past Blackhawks goaltenderScott Darling.
Tampa Bay, whose recent power play struggles are well documented, bagged a pair of extra man goals in the third.
First,Ryan Callahantipped in aValtteri Filppulapass at 7:37 before Stamkos’ wrister made it 4-0 at 17:15. Tampa Bay was 2-for-6 with the man advantage.
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Darling made 25 saves for Chicago. It was Bishop’s second shutout of the season, the other coming on Dec. 4 during a 13-save performance in a 5-0 win.
Brenden Morrowand Luke Witowski were scratched.
With the win, Tampa Bay sits three points Montreal for top spot in the Eastern Conference having played two more games.
The Bolts are on the road Sunday when they visit their in-state rival Florida Panthers.
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