The Tampa Bay Lightning finally took their show on the road Sunday for the first time in close to six weeks, traveling to New York to take on the Rangers in a huge game for both teams. The Lightning were looking to expand their lead in the Southeast Division to 5 points, while the Rangers were hoping to grow their lead over the idle 8th place Carolina Hurricanes. The Bolts got the job done, beating the Rangers 2-1 in a low-scoring, tight checking affair; with the win, the Lightning swept the season series 4-0.
Marty St. Louis got the Lightning on the board early in this one, one-timing a Steve Downie pass through the five-hole of Blue Shirts goalie Henrik Lundqvist. For St. Louis, it was his 24th goal of the season.
The Rangers answered back on a somewhat-controversial goal by forward Brandon Prust. Prust had his own rebound bounce in off his skate to tie the game up for the Rangers. The goal went to review and was upheld, as there was no distinct kicking motion.
