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Can the Lightning's Powerplay Spark Continue to Ignite Victory?

In a recent face-off, the Tampa Bay Lightning secured another win with a 6-3 score against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Lightning's season record now stands at an impressive 29-14, while the Flyers trail behind at 21-22.


Feb 11, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) and center Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrate the win over the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The game, held at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, showcased the Tampa Bay Lightning's offensive might as they netted six goals on just 21 shots, boasting a remarkable shooting percentage of twenty-nine percent. The powerplay unit was particularly effective, converting two out of three opportunities into goals. These critical powerplay goals were supported by four assists and accounted for one-third of the team’s total scoring.


The Lightning demonstrated defensive resilience as well, blocking a substantial number of shots with seventeen blocks recorded during play. Their goaltender played an integral role in their victory by saving all but three of thirty-two shots faced from the Flyers – maintaining a perfect save percentage during both powerplay and shorthanded situations.


Philadelphia Flyers put up a valiant effort despite falling short on home ice. They managed to score once on their two powerplays and landed seventeen hits over the course of the game compared to thirteen by Tampa Bay. However, their shooting accuracy was significantly lower than that of their opponents', with only nine percent of their thirty-two shots finding the back of the net.


Tampa Bay also capitalized on empty-net opportunities late in the game, scoring twice without opposition between them and goal line which padded their lead and sealed Philadelphia’s fate.


Looking ahead for fans eager to follow more action-packed games featuring Tampa Bay Lightning: they will next take to ice against Arizona Coyotes at Amalie Arena in Tampa on January 25th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This encounter can be watched live through various broadcast networks including ESPN+ online or BSSUN channel 653 for local viewers and SCRIPPS for those following from away territories.

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