Game 71: St. Louis Blues versus Tampa Bay Lightning
The St. Louis Blues became the first team to clinch a spot in the playoffs after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 Saturday night.
| Final - 3.17.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Stories
Road Music: 03/17 @ Tampa Bay Lightning
The Blues have laid up a few stinkers in a row, but can right the ship tonight in Tampa Bay. Perhaps newest Blue Jaden Schwartz can help lend a hand.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Tampa Bay | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, St Louis Short-Handed Goal - Patrik Berglund (17), from Alex Pietrangelo and T.J. Oshie at 15:00. 2, St Louis Power-Play Goal - Jaden Schwartz, from Chris Stewart and Carlo Colaiacovo at 19:24. Penalties - Ryan Malone, Tampa Bay (Interference on goalkeeper), :52; Scott Nichol, St. Louis (Holding), 13:08; Adam Hall, Tampa Bay (Hi-sticking), 18:28. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, St Louis Goal - David Perron (15), from T.J. Oshie at 2:47. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Tampa Bay Goal - Brendan Mikkelson, from Adam Hall and Tim Wallace at 15:49. Penalties - Jamie Langenbrunner, St. Louis (Hooking), 5:44; Carlo Colaiacovo, St. Louis (Hi-sticking), 12:41. |
Shots on Goal:
St. Louis 13 + 3 + 5 = 21.
Tampa Bay 6 + 8 + 9 = 23.
Power Play Conversion: St. Louis 1-2. Tampa Bay 0-3.
Goaltenders: St. Louis, Jaroslav Halak 1-23-.957. Tampa Bay, Dwayne Roloson 3-21-.857.
Referees: Gord Dwyer, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Matt MacPherson, Tony Sericolo
Power Play Conversion: St. Louis 1-2. Tampa Bay 0-3.
Goaltenders: St. Louis, Jaroslav Halak 1-23-.957. Tampa Bay, Dwayne Roloson 3-21-.857.
Referees: Gord Dwyer, Brad Meier
Linesmen: Matt MacPherson, Tony Sericolo
