TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos extended his franchise-record points streak to 16 games, and Antero Niittymaki remained perfect against Atlanta, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Thrashers 6-2 on Saturday night.
Stamkos had two goals — which gave him 40 for the season — and an assist. The center has 15 goals and 14 assists during his streak.
Niittymaki improved to 17-0-0 overall against Atlanta. Martin St. Louis, Paul Szczechura, Teddy Purcell — on a penalty shot — and Vincent Lecavalier also scored for the Lightning, who stopped a five-game losing streak.
