In the 1st of 2 games against an Ottawa team it is chasing, Tampa Bay gets 2 critical points with a 3rd period to remember.

The Bolts pushed through to beat the Senators 4-2 in regulation, giving them two much-needed divisional points.

A snap shot by Claude Giroux from the top of the circles tied the game at two goals a side. Forward Brandon Hagel entered the zone with speed early in the third period and then ripped a shot over the glove of Ullmark from the high slot.