Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin recaps Tampa Bay's win over Ottawa on Thursday Until the Lightning broke things open with three late goals, this was a close, tense game. As they did in their win on Tuesday over the Senators, the Lightning made key plays that enabled them to pick up another crucial regulation victory.

Brandon Hagel notched the go-ahead goal for the second straight game against Ottawa, and the Tampa Bay Lightning swept their two-game home series against the Senators with a 5-1 win on Thursday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Ottawa Senators in Tampa tonight at 7. As the NHL season rolls on, all eyes turn to this marquee matchup. In what promises to be a high-voltage clash, the Lightning are determined to showcase their playoff pedigree while the Senators,

The Tampa Bay Lightning ended a five-game homestand with a 5-1 Atlantic Division win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. A power-play goal gave the Lightning a 1-0 lead through 20 minutes of hockey.