It’s been documented how bad the Tampa Bay Lightning have been in the regular season against the Washington Capitals. Much of Washington’s dominance can be attributed to Peter Bondra. In 59 games against the Bolts, the Ukrainian-born, Slovakian-raised winger scored 41 goals, the most he scored against any NHL franchise in his career.
His blend of speed and goal scoring prowess were too much for the Lightning during the days they were employing a less-than-stellar defensive corps. There was a set play that the Capitals used that was nigh on unstoppable. A Washington defender would get the puck in his own zone and pass it to the boards at center ice.