NHL: Vancouver 5, Tampa Bay 1

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 7 (UPI) -- Jeff Cowan had two goals Tuesday night as the Vancouver Canucks improved to 22-9-2 at home beating the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-1.

Cowan's first score came at 8:44 of the first period and his second was inside the game's last minute, his second consecutive two-goal game.

Kevin Bieksa and Daniel Sedin added one goal each for Vancouver, who have won three straight and eight of their last 10 games. The Canucks are 5

Vinny Lecavalier was the only player to find the net for Tampa Bay, who lost their second straight. Johan Holmqvist blocked 28 shots but surrendered all five goals.