
Steven Stamkos isn't a secret weapon. At 56 goals through 78 games, he might've been the worst-kept secret around the Tampa Bay Lightning. He scores, seemingly at will, and the Washington Capitals knew they had to stop him to win Monday night.

Brooks Laich likes to skate with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Brett Clark in the summertime and learn the position --- just in case the Washington Capitals ever need him to slide back to the blue line.