Goodrow helps Lightning beat Hurricanes 2-1 in series opener

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Barclay Goodrow beat Alex Nedeljkovic for the go-ahead goal at 12:39 of the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 to open their second-round playoff series.

Goodrow put the reigning Stanley Cup champions ahead for good when he shot from a sharp angle on the left side.

The puck skid underneath Nedeljkovic’s right pad as it lifted slightly off the ice near the post to break a 1-1 tie.

Brayden Point also scored for Tampa Bay and Andrei Vasilevskiy had 37 saves.

Jake Bean scored his first career playoff goal for Carolina.