In National Hockey League action, Vincent Lecavalier scored a tiebreaking power play goal with about five minutes left in regulation to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals Friday night.

Vinny Prospal added an empty net goal in the final minute to complete the scoring for the Lightning.

NHL: Lightning Outscores Capitals

Washington rookie Alexander Ovechkin had his third two goal game for the Capitals in the loss.

NHL: Lightning Outscores Capitals

Elsewhere in the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 8-6, the Columbus Blue Jackets edged the Minnesota Wild 2-1, the New Jersey Devils defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2, the Edmonton Oilers skated past the Dallas Stars 5-3, the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks got past the St. Louis Blues 6-4.

NHL: Lightning Outscores Capitals