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Lightning Strikes Ducks with a Commanding Victory at Amalie Arena

The Tampa Bay Lightning, with a record of 2-1, faced off against the Anaheim Ducks, standing at 1-2. The final score reflected the Lightning's dominance on home ice: 5-1.


Jan 13, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) controls the puck against the Anaheim Ducks in the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The game started off evenly with neither team managing to score in the first period. However, as play resumed, the Lightning electrified their fans by netting three goals in quick succession during the second period. Their offensive surge was complemented by an equally impressive defensive performance that limited the Ducks to just one goal throughout the game.


Tampa Bay's powerplay unit proved to be particularly lethal, converting three out of their three opportunities into goals. This special teams success was highlighted by a remarkable shooting percentage of twelve percent overall and an even more impressive sixty-seven percent faceoff win rate during powerplays. The team's eight assists were indicative of their collaborative effort and fluid puck movement that left the Ducks scrambling.


Jan 13, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) reacts after a called penalty against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

On defense, Tampa Bay was just as formidable. The goaltender for the Lightning had a near-perfect night between the pipes, saving nineteen out of twenty shots for a save percentage rounding up to one hundred percent. This included denying all shorthanded attempts by Anaheim and maintaining composure during even-strength play where eighteen saves were made.


The Ducks managed to find some solace in their powerplay performance where they capitalized once on their three chances but struggled elsewhere with only twenty shots on goal throughout sixty minutes and hitting double digits in giveaways and penalties taken.


Jan 13, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) controls the puck against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

As for individual performances from Tampa Bay players, there were many notable contributions including multiple-point games from key forwards and solid blue line presence limiting Anaheim's scoring chances significantly.


Looking ahead after this convincing home victory, Tampa Bay Lightning fans can mark their calendars for another exciting matchup when they host Minnesota Wild at Amalie Arena on January 19th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans unable to attend can catch all live action broadcast nationally via ESPN+ or Hulu platforms ensuring no one misses out on what promises to be another showcase of hockey excellence from Tampa Bay Lightning.

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