Tampa Bay Lightning's Powerplay and Shorthanded Goals Not Enough to Best Red Wings

The Tampa Bay Lightning, with a record of 34-20, faced off against the Detroit Red Wings, who came into the game with a 28-25 record. In a competitive matchup at Amalie Arena, the final score read 4-2 in favor of the visiting team.

The Lightning showcased their special teams' capabilities by scoring both their goals during unique situations; one was netted on the powerplay and another while shorthanded. The powerplay goal was a testament to their efficiency as they capitalized on one of their three opportunities. Their shorthanded performance was equally impressive, managing to score despite being at a numerical disadvantage on the ice.

Despite these efforts, it was not enough to secure victory. The home team's goaltender made an admirable effort with 28 saves but ultimately allowed three goals while facing 31 shots before an empty-netter sealed their fate. The Lightning's shooting percentage stood at six percent as they took more shots than the Red Wings but struggled to convert them into points.

On the other side of the rink, Detroit displayed solid play across all periods with consistent scoring that culminated in three third-period goals that tipped the scales in their favor. Their shooting accuracy proved decisive; they scored four times from just 32 shots for a twelve percent success rate.

The Red Wings also demonstrated resilience in defense by blocking nineteen shots and winning half of their faceoffs which contributed significantly to maintaining control over the game flow. Their goaltender played an integral role in this win by stopping all but two of Tampa Bay's thirty-six attempts on goal.

Looking ahead for Tampa Bay fans, "the" Lightning will be taking on "the" Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena located in Toronto (M5J 2X2), Canada. This upcoming contest is scheduled for April 3rd at 7:00 PM ET and can be watched live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or BSSUN television network.