Lightning lose to Ducks 4-1, going 0-3 on California roadtrip

The Lightning knew heading into Sunday’s matchup in Anaheim that they needed a win. After dropping games to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday and the LA Kings on Saturday, the Lightning were looking to get two important points.

Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano scored two goals in the first period, and the Ducks maintained the lead from there.

The Lightning made a push in the second period. Jake Guentzel’s power-play goal brought them back 2-1. Anaheim defenseman Jackson LaCombe put the Ducks over the edge, making it 3-1 with 3:34 left in the third. Vatrano secured the 4-1 lead with an empty-net goal.

Sunday night gave the Lightning their fourth straight loss, and an 0-3 record on their California roadtrip. They’ll return home to host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at Amalie Arena.