After a disastrous 4-0 loss to the Panthers on Thursday night, the Blackhawks looked to right the ship against the Lightning at Amalie Arena on Friday evening.
But the back end of their Florida road trip did not go as planned, either, as the Blackhawks lost 5-2 to the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.
Early on, the Lightning were awarded an early power play after the Blackhawks took a too-many-men penalty. Although the Hawks killed the penalty, Tampa Bay’s strong cycling in the offensive zone led to a Steven Stamkos goal shortly after even strength play resumed.