Tampa Bay Lightning Locked in Shootout at Mullett Arena Against Arizona Coyotes

In a game that tested the defenses of both teams, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Arizona Coyotes held each other scoreless through regulation and overtime before settling matters in a shootout. The Lightning, with an overall record of 0-1, faced off against the Coyotes who now stand at 1-0 after this encounter. The final score read 1-0 in favor of the home team.

The match at Mullett Arena saw both teams exhibit remarkable goaltending as neither side managed to find the back of the net during regular play or overtime. The Tampa Bay Lightning unleashed a barrage of 47 shots on goal but were stonewalled by Arizona's goaltender who saved every attempt. Despite their aggressive offense, which included 12 powerplay shots out of five opportunities, Tampa Bay could not capitalize on their man advantage.

The defensive effort from Tampa Bay was equally impressive with their goalie making all 26 saves throughout regulation and overtime play. However, during the decisive shootout phase, they conceded two goals while only managing to score one themselves despite three attempts.

The physicality on ice was evident as well with Tampa Bay dishing out 20 hits over the course of play. They also blocked an admirable number of shots (14) while attempting to keep Arizona's scoring chances to a minimum. Faceoffs were closely contested; however, Tampa Bay won just under half (23) against Arizona's tally (25).

Arizona Coyotes' resilience shone through despite being shorthanded five times due to penalties totaling ten minutes. Their penalty kill unit worked tirelessly blocking all twelve powerplay shots they faced from Tampa Bay and even managed one shot while being a player down.

As fans look ahead for the next game for their beloved team, they can mark their calendars for February 19 when the Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This upcoming match is scheduled for an early morning start at 3:30 AM Eastern Time and will be broadcasted across various networks including ESPN+ online nationally and BSSUN channel 653 locally for away fans wanting to catch every moment live.