The Tampa Bay Lightning’s undefeated streak came to an end Saturday afternoon as they fell to the Ottawa Senators 5-4 at Canadian Tire Centre. Despite a strong offensive performance, including goals from Nikita Kucherov, Nick Paul, Jake Guentzel, and Mitchell Chaffee, the Lightning couldn’t overcome a late surge by the Senators.
Kucherov extended his goal-scoring streak to four games and set a new franchise record for most goals through the first four games of a season. However, Ottawa’s Drake Batherson proved to be the difference-maker, scoring two goals, including the game-winner on the power play.
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Key Moments:
- Early Goals: The first period saw a flurry of goals, with Ottawa taking an early lead before Kucherov and Paul responded for Tampa Bay.
- Back and Forth: The second period continued the offensive showcase, with both teams exchanging goals.
- Late Surge by Ottawa: Despite a late push by the Lightning, Ottawa pulled away in the third period with goals from Batherson and Shane Pinto.
Statistical Leaders:
- Kucherov (TBL): 1 goal, 1 assist
- Cirelli (TBL): 2 assists
- Guentzel (TBL): 1 goal
- Batherson (OTT): 2 goals, 1 assist
- Sanderson (OTT): 3 assists
Up Next:
The Lightning continue their road trip with a matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.
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