Morning Skate Report: February 5, 2019

The Vegas Golden Knights look to correct a four-game losing skid as they face the Tampa Bay Lightning at 4:30 p.m. PT on Tuesday at Amalie Arena. The game will air on AT&T SportsNet and FOX Sports Radio 98.9/1340.
NOTES
Tuesday's game is the final game of the regular season between Vegas and Tampa Bay.
In their only prior game at Amalie Arena, the Golden Knights earned a 4-1 win against the Lightning on Jan. 18, 2018.
LAST TIME OUT
The Golden Knights endured a 3-1 loss in their first game of the season against the Florida Panthers on Feb. 2. After Vegas surrendered a goal 12 seconds into the game, Max Pacioretty made a move around a defenseman before snapping a shot through Panthers goalie James Reimer. Florida scored twice in the third period to cement a 3-1 win.

SEASON SERIES
After Vegas won both meetings with the Lightning in the 2017-18 season, Tampa took the first game of the two-game season series on Oct. 26 at T-Mobile Arena. Shea Theodore scored in the first period, but the Lightning held a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes. J.T. Miller potted a goal in the second period as Tampa took a 3-1 lead. William Karlsson scored early in the third, but Vegas couldn't produce an equalizer and the Lightning claimed a 3-2 win.
OPPOSITION UPDATE
Tampa Bay owns the top spot in the NHL with 80 points and a record of 39-11-2. The Lightning are one of two teams in the NHL with 20-or-more wins on home ice this season (20-5-0).
Nikita Kucherov is the league-leader in scoring with 80 points (22G, 58A) in 52 games. Brayden Point has scored on 22.6 percent of his shots (30 goals on 133 shots) for the team lead in goals. Captain Steven Stamkos rounds out Tampa's scoring punch with 59 points (28G, 31A).
A VEGAS VICTORY WOULD...
KEYS TO THE GAME
First 20 Minutes: Vegas hasn't started well in its last two games. The Golden Knights mustered a combined 14 first period shots Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. They'll need to have a stronger start to avoid falling behind early.