Player of the Week: Anthony Cirelli

Anthony Cirelli saved all his scoring for the end of the week, notching two goals and three assists in wins over Colorado and Dallas.

Cirelli picked up the primary helper on Tampa Bay's first two goals on Thursday against the Avs. He fed Corey Perry down low for a power play goal late in the first period and then outraced a pair of Colorado skaters to get Brandon Hagel the puck for the Lightning's second goal in the middle frame.

On Saturday afternoon against the Stars, Cirelli factored on all of the offense in the 3-1 victory. He finished a backhand move on a breakaway to get the scoring started midway through the second period. With the game tied at one in the final minute of the third, Cirelli fought for positioning in the blue paint and managed to jam the puck home for a dramatic late game-winner. Cirelli also picked up an assist on Hagel's empty net goal that cemented the win.
Cirelli's five points were tied for the most on the team and his +5 rating throughout the week was the highest mark of any Lightning skater.