The Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to three games with a convincing 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday night.
Tampa Bay came out firing, scoring three goals in the first 5:32 of the game, the fifth-fastest three-goal start in franchise history. Nikita Kucherov led the offensive charge with a goal and two assists, marking his fifth multi-point game of the season. Jake Guentzel also scored twice for the Lightning.
Despite being outshot by the Avalanche, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 33 saves to secure his third consecutive win.
READ: Tampa Bay Lightning At Colorado Avalanche: Game Preview
Key Highlights:
- Fast Start: The Lightning’s quick scoring burst set the tone for the game.
- Kucherov’s Dominance: Nikita Kucherov continues to be an offensive force for Tampa Bay.
- Vasilevskiy’s Strong Performance: Andrei Vasilevskiy provided solid goaltending, even when facing a barrage of shots.
Up Next:
The Lightning continue their road trip with games against the Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets, and St. Louis Blues.
This victory demonstrates the Lightning’s resilience and offensive firepower as they continue their strong start to the season.
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