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Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
| Final - 1.31.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Stories
Game 49: Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning extended their season's longest winning streak to five by knocking off the division-leading Washington Capitals 4-3 in overtime.
Recap: Lightning 4, Caps 3 (OT)
A shorthanded Caps' team eventually fell to Tampa Bay - but not before they erased a two-goal deficit, forced overtime and earned a crucial point in the standings.
Resumption; Tampa Bay Lightning versus Washington Capitals preview
The 2012 NHL all-star break is over and that means it's time to make a push, the Bolts take their four game win streak into tonight's contest with Washington.
The Noon Number
Today's Number looks at the Tampa Bay Lightning's defensive woes
Tuesday Caps Clips: Caps @ Bolts Game Day
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
Game 48: Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the NHL All-Star Break riding a season high four-game winning streak after beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 Tuesday night.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Tampa Bay | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Washington Goal - Matt Hendricks (2), from Brooks Laich at 16:55. 2, Tampa Bay Goal - Teddy Purcell (13), from Steve Downie and Steven Stamkos at 18:50. Penalties - Brett Connolly, Tampa Bay (Too many men/ice - bench), 1:30. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Tampa Bay Goal - Martin St. Louis (13), from Tom Pyatt and Brett Clark at 1:05. 4, Tampa Bay Goal - Nate Thompson (6), from Dominic Moore and J.T. Wyman at 10:59. 5, Washington Goal - Mathieu Perreault (8), unassisted at 13:07. Penalties - Steve Downie, Tampa Bay (Hi stick - double minor), 2:23. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, Washington Goal - Troy Brouwer (15), unassisted at 5:53. Penalties - Jeff Halpern, Washington (Interference on goalkeeper), 11:41. |
| Overtime |
| - 7, Tampa Bay Goal - Steven Stamkos (33), from Martin St. Louis and Mathieu Garon at 2:45. |
Shots on Goal:
Washington 8 + 9 + 10 + 2 = 29.
Tampa Bay 10 + 11 + 6 + 4 = 31.
Power Play Conversion: Washington 0-3. Tampa Bay 0-1.
Goaltenders: Washington, Tomas Vokoun 4-31-.871. Tampa Bay, Mathieu Garon 3-29-.897.
Referees: David Banfield, Dennis LaRue
Linesmen: Steve Barton, Bryan Pancich
Power Play Conversion: Washington 0-3. Tampa Bay 0-1.
Goaltenders: Washington, Tomas Vokoun 4-31-.871. Tampa Bay, Mathieu Garon 3-29-.897.
Referees: David Banfield, Dennis LaRue
Linesmen: Steve Barton, Bryan Pancich
