nhl Game Recap
Lightning vs Predators Final: 6-1 - Recap
Mathieu Joseph was the difference, potting a pair for Tampa Bay on Tuesday as the Lightning skated off with a 6-1 victory over the Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
Tampa Bay won as a -166 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Mathieu Joseph(2), Steven Stamkos(2), Ondrej Palat, and Yanni Gourde each scored for the Lightning in the victory. Stamkos opened the scoring for Tampa Bay.
Andrei Vasilevskiy turned in a 32-save effort for the Lightning.
Nashville got a goal from Rocco Grimaldi in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Juuse Saros stopped 24 of 30 shots for the Predators, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Tampa Bay scored 3 times on 5 chances on the power play, while Nashville went 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
Tampa Bay lost the shots on goal battle to Nashville by a margin of 33-30.
Tampa Bay looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Predators will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Detroit.