They were on the second leg of a back-to-back, so signs of fatigue were warranted.
Tampa Bay, meanwhile, had the night off the day before as they are in the midst of a four-game homestand.
This is what I love more than I hate about hockey: there is no such thing as underdogs.
Sure there will always be favorites made but one little event in a hockey game can completely change the outcome.
These are the kinds of games that are frustrating because you know they are capable of playing at a high level.
The Lightning outshot the Ducks, 37-16, and got the job done in the shoot-out.