Niedermayer's OT goal lifts Ducks
By Associated Press
Nov 19, 2009 11:43 PM CST
Anaheim Ducks' Corey Perry, left, dives as he controls the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning's David Hale during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Thursday, Anaheim, Calif., Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)   (Associated Press)

Scott Niedermayer scored a power-play goal 52 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night after blowing a three-goal lead.

Corey Perry extended his career-best point streak to 13 games with a power play goal and two assists for the Ducks.

Ryan Malone was sent off for cross-checking Ryan Getzlaf just 11 seconds into overtime, and Niedermayer got a drop pass from Ryan Getzlaf in the high slot before snapping off a 45-footer that beat Mike Smith high to the glove side and ended Anaheim's four-game losing streak. The goal was the second this season for the Ducks' captain.

Getzlaf and Teemu Selanne each had a goal and two assists for the Ducks, who began a seven-game homestand following a 5-2 loss Monday night in Pittsburgh.

Jeff Halpern, Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis scored for the Lightning.

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