The loss is the fourth straight for Tampa Bay. Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano scored in the first period for the home team, but Lightning forward Jake Guentzel’s power-play goal in the second period halved the Ducks’ advantage.

ANAHEIM, Calif. —The Lightning went winless on their three-game trip to California and have dropped four straight after a 4-1 loss to the Ducks Sunday night in Anaheim. Tampa Bay was outscored by a cumulative 8-3 in falling to San Jose, Los Angeles and Anaheim. Its four-game losing streak matches its longest of the season from Nov. 1-7.

The Lightning made a push in the second period. Jake Guentzel’s power-play goal brought them back 2-1. Anaheim defenseman Jackson LaCombe put the Ducks over the edge, making it 3-1 with 3:34 left in the third. Vatrano secured the empty-net goal.