Quick Strikes: Lightning win and NHL Network snubs Steven Stamkos

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The Lightning returned to the ice last night and picked up a 1-0 shootout victory over the New York Islanders behind a stellar game from Andrei Vasilevskiy. Both goaltenders were excellent but Vasy won the day.

The Lightning opened a weekend back-to-back with a 1-0 road victory over the New York Islanders. The goalies stole the show tonight, keeping the game scoreless all the way to the shootout. Victor Hedman was the only player on either team to find the net, finally giving the Lightning the win in the first round of the shootout.

The game was even in terms of shots and expected goals for most of the night. Neither team ever established dominance…