The Anaheim Ducks were looking to keep the positive momentum rolling against the Tampa Bay Lightning after a convincing 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, and despite an admirable performance from John Gibson, the Ducks were unable to find a way to spoil the California sweep for the Lightning. Here is a period-by-period breakdown of how the Bolts escaped with a narrow 2-1 victory.
1st Period:
The opening period began with a lot of speed, as could be expected with any game involving the Lightning, but it was Tampa Bay that would gain the first man advantage as Corey Perry was called for slashing just 3:08 into the game, putting the NHL’s 4th ranked penalty kill to the test early against the 2nd best power play unit.