ECSF Game 1 recap: Tampa Bay Lightning (5) at the Washington Capitals (1)
The Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning have started. How did Game 1 go for the Lightning?
| Final - 4.29.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Stories
Recap: Lightning 4, Caps 2
The Caps drop the first game of their round two series to the Lightning, 2-1.
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Third Period Open Thread
The Lightning ended that period on a high note, but they're also the team that had to battle through a tough first round series until a couple days ago. How the Caps come out in the third could be...
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Second Period Open Thread
First round save percentage for Michal Neuvirth and Dwayne Roloson: .948. First period save percentage for Michael Neuvirth and Dwayne Roloson: .913. Firewagon hockey, baby! Or...something...
ECSF Game 1 preview: Tampa Bay Lightning (5) at Washington Capitals (1)
The playoffs continue tonight for the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they square off against division rival Washington. The quest for Lord Stanley's Cup continues!
Capitals/Lightning: Breaking Down the Match-Up
As the Caps and Lightning gear up for their Semifinal series, a quick primer on some of the matchups and storylines surrounding the series.
Friday Caps Clips: Round 2, Game 1 Game Day
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
What They Are Saying – Looking Back and Moving Ahead
A motley round up of news, links, and quotes from the series that was, and the series that will be for the Lightning.
GameThreads
Capitals Fans GameThread on Japers' Rink
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Lightning Fans GameThread on Raw Charge
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Washington | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Tampa Bay Goal - Sean Bergenheim (4), from Steve Downie and Mike Lundin at 2:12. 2, Washington Goal - Alexander Semin (4), from Marco Sturm at 4:08. Penalties - Jeff Schultz, Washington (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 10:28; Steve Downie, Tampa Bay (Elbowing), 14:32; Brett Clark, Tampa Bay (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 16:40. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Washington Goal - Eric Fehr, from Jason Chimera and Marcus Johansson at 1:51. 4, Tampa Bay Goal - Steve Downie (2), from Vincent Lecavalier and Teddy Purcell at 16:17. 5, Tampa Bay Power-Play Goal - Steven Stamkos (3), from Eric Brewer and Vincent Lecavalier at 19:28. Penalties - Boyd Gordon, Washington (Slashing), 6:38; Matt Hendricks, Washington (Interference), 12:06; Pavel Kubina, Tampa Bay (Hooking), 12:51; Jason Chimera, Washington (Roughing), 18:00. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, Tampa Bay Empty Net Goal - Dominic Moore (2), from Adam Hall and Victor Hedman at 19:20. Penalties - Brett Clark, Tampa Bay (Holding the stick), 5:58; Teddy Purcell, Tampa Bay (Hooking), 14:02. |
Shots on Goal:
Tampa Bay 9 + 11 + 4 = 24.
Washington 14 + 9 + 5 = 28.
Power Play Conversion: Tampa Bay 1-4. Washington 0-5.
Goaltenders: Tampa Bay, Dwayne Roloson 2-28-.929. Washington, Michal Neuvirth 3-23-.870.
Referees: Kevin Pollock, Kelly Sutherland, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Greg Devorski, Brian Murphy
Power Play Conversion: Tampa Bay 1-4. Washington 0-5.
Goaltenders: Tampa Bay, Dwayne Roloson 2-28-.929. Washington, Michal Neuvirth 3-23-.870.
Referees: Kevin Pollock, Kelly Sutherland, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Greg Devorski, Brian Murphy
