NEW YORK — Throughout training camp, we often saw the Lightning work on special teams. Their penalty kill had several new pieces and needed restructuring.
But Tampa Bay’s power play has been together for years, especially the first unit consisting of its top stars. And if Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to the Rangers at Madison Square Garden showed anything, it’s that even an established unit can be a work in progress at the start of the season.
The Lightning did score on a 5-on-3, but Steven Stamkos’ one-timer in the second period was Tampa Bay’s only goal in nearly nine minutes of power-play time. It ended the night 1 for 6 with the man-advantage.
