FINAL SCORE: Lightning 3, Bruins 2
IN BRIEF: The Bruins squandered an early 1-0 lead and fell to the Lightning Thursday night at Amalie Arena. Two goals by Steven Stamkos and one by Brayden Point helped the Bolts win their second straight game. Patrice Bergeron's goal in the first period and John Moore's late third period tally was not enough to kick start Boston's offense. Defensive struggles and a lack of urgency continued to be an issue for Boston in their third game of the road trip.
BRUINS RECORD: 20-7-6 (46 points)
HIGHLIGHTS
CHARA AND MAROON DROP THE MITTS SECONDS INTO THE FIRST PERIOD
.@PaulKennedyFOX talks with Pat Maroon after the 1st period about being physical early on and the @TBLightning's play through 20.
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BERGERON PUTS B'S UP EARLY OFF WRAP AROUND FEED FROM MARCHAND
STAMKOS WRISTS ONE BY RASK TO TIE THE GAME ON THE POWER PLAY
RASK ROBS KUCHEROV WITH TERRIFIC SAVE
https://twitter.com/mkmolnar/status/1205308320850042881?s=20
TAMPA NOTCHES ANOTHER POWER PLAY GOAL, POINT GIVES BOLTS A 2-1 LEAD
STAMKOS SCORES SECOND OF GAME TO GIVE BOLTS 3-1 LEAD
JOHN MOORE FIRES BACK, CUT'S BOLTS' LEAD 3-2
UP NEXT:
@ Florida Panthers, Saturday, 7 p.m. ET, NESN
Vs. Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET, NESN
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