The Tampa Bay Lightning definitely got off to a good start on Saturday night as they took on the Minnesota Wild in the final game of their six-game home stand before heading out on the road for four games. As the Lightning and Wild headed into the first period, the score would be all tied up at one goal apiece.
In the first period, the Lightning really applied some of the same offensive pressure Lightning fans became accustomed to last season during the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the first 20 minutes of play, the Lightning registered 12 shots on goal while holding the Wild to a mere four shots on goal.