Washington Capitals center Keith Aucoin celebrates his goal with teammates Joel Ward and Jeff Halpern during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos leads the league with 48 goals, and he is tied for the league lead in points with 81. (AP Photo/cho)
Steven Stamkos' NHL-leading 40th goal proved too much for the Washington Capitals to overcome in a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St. Louis checks Washington Capitals' Jeff Halpern during the third period Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won 2-1. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos scores against Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun during the second period Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich controls the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of the Lightning's 4-3 home win on Jan. 31, 2012. (Associated Press)
Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich, left, dives to slap the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Bruno Gervais during the first period of an NHL game in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green was suspended for three games for his hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brett Connolly on Thursday, March 8, 2011. (Associated Press)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos and Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer mix it up along the boards during the third period, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
