Moore Quickly Becoming Clutch Hero for Lightning
The following article featuring former Harvard standout Dominic Moore appeared January 20 on the Tampa Bay Lightning Web site.
By Peter Pupello
Dominic Moore is hesitant to use the word “clutch” to describe his habit of late-game heroics and a flare for the dramatic, but his play, several of his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates and even his head coach seem to dictate otherwise.
In Tuesday's 5-3 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Bruins, Moore's blast from the top of the left faceoff circle beat goalie Tim Thomas to snap a 3-3 tie with 3:45 left in the third period and help the Lightning break its season-high seven-game losing streak.
It was a startling display from a player known more for getting in the dirty areas in the slot and in front of the net, where goals rarely are pretty, and are scored with shots from in close, deftly-placed backhands and rebounds.
Complete article can be accessed via the Lightning Web site by clicking here.
