WASHINGTON — Andrei Vasilevskiy piled up the saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals traded blows in a thrilling potential playoff preview. Vasilevskiy made a franchise-record 54 saves, Nikita Kucherov scored twice and the NHL-leading Lightning won their sixth consecutive game, beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals 5-4 in overtime Wednesday. Despite nothing to gain in the standings, they managed to pick up two more points against the Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals. Vasilevskiy was on top of his game as Washington set a franchise record with 58 shots and allowed Tampa Bay just 28. “They’re a good team, we’re a good team, and it’s been two very close games,” Holtby said.

Source: National Post March 21, 2019 02:44 UTC