Lightning encouraged by big win as Tampa hopes to 'stop the bleeding'

For the first time in 10 days, the Tampa Bay Lightning won a game. And they're feeling pretty good about it.

Led by Ben Bishop - who hasn't done much leading so far this season - the Lightning defeated the Washington Capitals 2-1 in a shootout. Bishop stopped 34-of-35 shots, finishing with a save percentage above .910 for only the second time in eight games.

"(Saturday) was a big step in the right direction," Bishop said. "Now we have to take another one."

The Lightning were losers of four in a row and five of six before taking down Washington.

"Big win," Brian Boyle said, according to The Tampa Bay Times' Joe Smith. "Stop the bleeding."

Victor Hedman said the Lightning finally played the way they know they're capable of, calling the game one of the team's most complete of the season.

"Just the effort, the compete level, desperation - everything was outstanding," he said.

Tampa Bay's right back at it Sunday at 5 p.m. ET against the Carolina Hurricanes. And Jon Cooper's club is likely thinking that's a good thing.