The Tampa Bay Lightning returned home from a tough 4-2 loss in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights. Despite the loss, the Lightning put up a good fight and kept the score close throughout the game. The Lightning had a chance to tie it up late in the third period, but the Golden Knights were able to hold on for the win. The Lightning will look to bounce back in their next game as they return home for a matchup against the Florida Panthers.
Bolts Return Home with a Loss in Vegas
The Tampa Bay Lightning returned home from Las Vegas on Wednesday night after a disappointing loss to the Golden Knights. The Bolts were looking to continue their recent hot streak, but were unable to get the win in Sin City.
The Lightning came out strong in the first period, outshooting the Golden Knights 11-8. However, it was Vegas who got on the board first, with a goal from Reilly Smith midway through the period. The Bolts had a few chances to tie the game, but were unable to capitalize.
The second period was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging chances. The Lightning had several good looks, but were unable to get the equalizer. The Golden Knights added to their lead late in the period with a goal from Jonathan Marchessault.
The third period saw the Bolts press for the tying goal, but it was not to be. The Golden Knights held on for the 2-0 victory. The Lightning had their chances, but were unable to capitalize.
The loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Lightning, who had been playing some of their best hockey of the season. The Bolts are now 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, and will look to rebound when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.
The Lightning will need to regroup quickly if they are to have any chance of making the playoffs. They currently sit in the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, but with only four points separating them from the ninth-place team, the Bolts will need to start stringing together some wins.
The Lightning will look to start their push for the playoffs on Friday night when they take on the Hurricanes. The Bolts will need to get back to playing the type of hockey that they have been playing recently if they are to have any chance of making the playoffs.
Conclusion
The Bolts returned home from Vegas with a loss, but they still remain in the hunt for a playoff spot. The Lightning will need to get back to playing the type of hockey they have been playing recently if they are to have any chance of making the playoffs. The Bolts will look to start their push for the playoffs on Friday night when they take on the Hurricanes.
