Lightning end losing streak in emphatic fashion

Their record breaking run had seen the Lightning faithful without a victory to celebrate since October 21, and ultimately cost McKay his job, despite citing 'personal reasons' for his resignation. On the opposing bench was former coach Pete Russell too, the man who led Lightning into the Elite League last season having won the English Premier League and Cup double. It was all set up to be a difficult night.

Clan's penalties were beginning to cost them early in the second period, and once again as they were down to four, Lightning capitalised to restore their two goal lead, this time with Wallace on the assist for Georgs Golovkovs to net on 27 minutes.

It was another five-on-three five minutes later that allowed Lightning to go 4-1 up, with Wallace again firing home this time an Andreas Valdix assist.

Into the final period, Lightning scored yet another powerplay goal when Scott Pitt was boxed up, Neiley scoring the home side's fifth of the evening with 12 minutes remaining.

The sixth came a little over a minute later with a fine solo effort from Golovkovs.

Lightning travel to Scotland this Saturday for the return fixture against Glasgow, before entertaining Coventry Blave at Planet Ice on Sunday - face-off at 5.15pm.