Lightning rally but fall short, lose 4-3

From the moment the puck dropped, it was clear this one was going to be physical. One second into the game, the Lightning sent three men into the box, all on fighting majors. The rest of the first quarter was a chippy chess match, which resulted in a scoreless period. The second period started much the same way, until Michael Grabner, catching the Lighting napping on the penalty kill, got a lead feed for a breakaway which he slammed home for a 1-0 Islanders lead. Late in the second period, Matt Martin, just released from the penalty box got a feed creating his own odd man rush, resulting in a 2-0 lead. Just one minute later the lead was suddenly swelled to 3-0. One minute into the third the Isles appeared to deliver the dagger, but the bolts fought back ruthlessly. The Bolts scored 3 goals in 5:38 to get within a goal with a full 12 minutes left. The rally was highlighted by Steven Stamkos first goal of the season. Unfortunately Nate Thompson and Brian Lee took undisciplined penalties in the final three minutes of the game, giving the Islanders a 5 on 3 advantage, making the bolts opportunities to tie the game at the end nonexistant.

Lecavaliers 1,000th game resulted in a minus two and only one shot on goal in seventeen minutes of ice time.

Victor Hedman led the team with a plus two

The Lightning were outshot 44-26, and 18-11 in the third period.

The Islanders went 1 for 7 on the power play, while the bolts went 0 for 3.

Lindback save percentage exceeded the season opener with a .909

No time to dwell on this one as the team is right back on the ice tomorrow. This is the first of 8 back to backs this season for the Lightning. Seven of the eight are two road games, while the Bolts play at home back to back nights once, February 2nd and 3rd.

St louis got the third star so the standings through two games are as follow
St Louis: 4 points
Conacher: 1 point
Lecavalier: 2 points

Southeast Standings
1. Florida Panthers: 2 points
2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 2 points
3. Winnipeg Jets: 1 points
4. Washington Capitals: 0 points
5. Carolina Hurricanes: 0 points