Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Lightning bolt past Stars in OT


The Tampa Bay Lightning opened preseason with a game at home against the Dallas Stars---a game that was eventually won by the Lightning with only 19.6 seconds left in overtime. Left Wing Mathieu Darche of the Lightning notched the game winner. The final score was 4-3.

Tampa took the lead 3rd period thanks to a penalty-shot netted by Kyle Wanvig. Loui Eriksson of the Stars tied it back up on the power-play with 1:01 left in regulation. Tampa’s two other goals were scored by Andreas Karlsson and Jason Ward, both on the power-play. Dallas' other tallies were power-play goals scored by Stephane Robidas and Junior Lessard.

Brad Richards had a productive night, totaling 3 assists, including the set up of the game winner. He finished a +2. Tampa's three other big names, Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis, and Dan Boyle did not play tonight. Dallas played without regulars Marty Turco, Mike Modano, and Sergei Zubov.

Marc Denis was in net for the Lightning, stopping a total of 36 shots. Philippe Sauve was the starting net-minder for the Stars, until Tobias Stephan got a chance between the pipes about halfway through the 2nd period.

3 Stars:

3. Jason Ward (TBL)

2. Kyle Wanvig (TBL)

1. Brad Richards (TBL)


Attendance: 13,846


Lightning next game: Sat, Sep 22 vs Capitals
Stars next game: Thu, Sep 20 vs Avalanche

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