Capitals vs. Lightning Game One Recap: Bolts Bested by Beagle and the Caps

After vanquishing Columbus and Pittsburgh in consecutive series The Tampa Lightning played host to Washington. The Capitals rode a strong offensive outing from their entire lineup to a 4 to 2 victory.

Here’s Friday night's Plus/Minus:

Plus: Washington came into Amalie Arena and put down a statement in Game One.

Minus: Alex Chiasson was the weakest link amongst the forwards. Two minor penalties including one of the inexcusable variety that led directly to a Lightning tally.

Nine more notes on the game.

Before the game’s ten minute mark Michal Kempny put the Capitals ahead with his first career Stanley Cup Playoff goal. With Washington’s offense pressing early Kempny’s wrist shot from the blue…