"Another game where we get 40 shots and you don’t have any points to show for it.”
It happened again Thursday night, this time in a 4-2 loss to the Penguins at Amalie Arena.
The Lightning came out aggressive, playing some of their best hockey and they continued that throughout the first period. Then two turnovers handed the pucks over to Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Both ended up in the back of the net.
Lightning captain, Steven Stamkos met with media following the 4-2 loss to give clarity on the situation.
“I think it’s just the same story the past couple of games. We’re playing some of our better hockey in spurts,” Stamkos said.
“Structurally, I think we’re playing some of our best hockey. That was probably the best hockey we played all year in the first period, smothering them skating, back-checking, it was the recipe.”
“And then, just a couple plays that lead to chances for some really good players, and they make you pay and then it’s a whole different feel of the game and they gain some momentum. Another game where we get 40 shots and you don’t have any points to show for it.”
The Lightning have made it difficult on themselves with self-inflicted wounds this season. Last night was another example