Coaches often mention the importance of a shift after a goal is scored, either for or against. In this high-scoring contest between the Lightning and New York Islanders, four times a team scored on the shift after an initial goal. Fortunately for the Lightning, they netted the final set of goals to break open a 4-4 game halfway through the third period – those tallies helped the Lightning pull away and earn their third straight win.
While it’s true that the score went back and forth (the Lightning surrendered leads of 3-1 and 4-3), it’s also true that the Bolts, after getting through three early penalty kills, enjoyed the run of play.