The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 6-1 (2-0, 2-0, 2-1) at home.
Girgenson spent 18 minutes and 20 seconds on the field, scored four times, had four power plays, earned a two-minute suspension and lost the puck once. Girgenson’s utility ratio was +2.
Latvian defender Uvis Balinskis and Latvian forward Sandis Vilmanis did not score points in Florida “Panthers”.
Balinski was on the ice for 26 minutes and two seconds, shot five times, blocked two shots, used one power play, intercepted one puck and lost the puck twice. Balinsky’s utility ratio was -1.
Vilmanis spent 14 minutes and 53 seconds on the ice, used one power play and lost the puck once. Vilman’s utility coefficient was -1.
“Lightning” is in first place in the Eastern Conference standings with 78 points in 55 games, while “Panthers” is in 14th place with 61 points in 57 games.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Artur Shilovs won with Pittsburgh “Penguins”. The Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabers 5-2 (2-1, 1-0, 2-1) on the road. Ben Kindel and Avery Hayes scored two goals each for the visitors.
Shilov saved 27 of 29 shots, saving 93.1% of the opponents’ shots.
In the Eastern Conference, “Penguins” are in fifth place with 70 points in 56 games.
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