nhl Game Recap
San Jose Skates Past Tampa Bay 4-3 - Recap
Timo Meier was the difference, potting a pair for San Jose on Tuesday as the Sharks skated off with a 4-3 victory over the Lightning at Amalie Arena.
Bettors who backed the Sharks were rewarded as +178 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Timo Meier(2), Jonah Gadjovich, and Erik Karlsson each scored for the Sharks in the victory. Karlsson opened the scoring for San Jose.
Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 34 of 37 Tampa Bay shots in the victory.
Tampa Bay got goals from Brayden Point(2), and Ross Colton in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Brian Elliott stopped 18 of 22 shots for the Lightning, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, San Jose went 2-for-3, while the Lightning were 1-for-6 with the man advantage.
Tampa Bay outshot San Jose 37-22 in the game.
San Jose looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Lightning will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Colorado.