Lightning, Caps meet up headed in different directions

Stuck in their longest run of regulation losses this season, the Tampa Bay Lightning completed a four-game road trip by playing the type of hockey they likely will need when the Stanley Cup playoffs start next month.

On Thursday night in Tampa, the Lightning will face the Washington Capitals forthe third and final time in the regular season.

Tampa Bay (43-26-6, 92 points) were on an 0-4-0 skid before pasting the Carolin