Lightning Strikes in Overtime Against Devils at Amalie Arena

The Tampa Bay Lightning, with a record of 10-3, faced off against the New Jersey Devils, standing at 8-5. In a closely contested match, the final score read 4-3 in favor of the home team.

The game began with an energetic start as the Lightning took control early on. The first period saw them netting two goals to establish a lead. Their offensive efforts were complemented by a strong defensive performance that limited their opponents to just one goal in the same period. The Lightning's goaltender was formidable between the pipes, saving 27 out of 30 shots throughout the game.

As play progressed into the second period, both teams battled fiercely for dominance on ice. The Lightning managed to extend their lead by adding another goal to their tally, while their defense continued to hold strong against persistent attacks from the Devils who also slipped one past Tampa Bay's goalie.

Despite not scoring in the third period and allowing an equalizing goal from New Jersey that sent both teams into overtime tied at three apiece, it was Tampa Bay who emerged victorious. A decisive overtime goal sealed their win and showcased their ability to perform under pressure.

Throughout this intense matchup, special teams played a crucial role for both sides. While neither team capitalized on powerplay opportunities—with Tampa Bay having three chances and New Jersey just one—it was during shorthanded play that Tampa Bay demonstrated exceptional skill by scoring once out of two attempts.

Tampa Bay's offense was efficient; they scored four goals from twenty shots reflecting a shooting percentage of twenty percent which proved critical in such a tight game. Their faceoff win percentage stood even with New Jersey at forty-nine percent each but it was takeaways where they excelled with twelve compared to New Jersey's three.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory at Amalie Arena before an attendance matching its capacity of 19,092 fans cheering them on fervently; fans can catch Tampa Bay Lightning back in action when they host Anaheim Ducks on January 14th at Amalie Arena again. This upcoming contest is scheduled for broadcast across multiple networks including ESPN+ online nationally and BSSUN TV locally among others ensuring fans won't miss any live action as it unfolds.