Nikita Kucherov Scores in OT to Give Lightning 4-3 Win over Blackhawks
Lightning End Two-Game Skid with Thrilling Overtime Victory
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime on Friday night, thanks to a goal by Nikita Kucherov just 58 seconds into the extra period. Kucherov also had two assists in the game, helping the Lightning snap a two-game losing streak.
Game Summary
Jake Guentzel had a goal and an assist, while Nick Paul and Mitchell Chaffee also scored for the Lightning. Victor Hedman had two assists, and Jonas Johansson made 11 saves in the win. For the Blackhawks, Louis Crevier and Frank Nazar each had a goal and an assist, and Colton Dach scored his first career goal.
Takeaways
* Lightning: Nick Paul’s goal in the closing seconds of the second period shifted the momentum to Tampa Bay’s favor.
* Blackhawks: The trade of Taylor Hall to Carolina accelerates Chicago’s youth movement, with players like Nazar, Dach, and Crevier having limited NHL experience.
Key Moment
Guentzel’s tying goal from the doorstep took the wind out of the Blackhawks, who had been successfully keeping the Lightning away from the crease for most of the third period.
Key Stat
The Lightning outshot the Blackhawks 40-14, including a 17-1 advantage in the third period, and had the only shot in overtime.
Up Next
The Lightning will visit Detroit on Saturday, while the Blackhawks will host Minnesota on Sunday.
Conclusion
The Lightning’s overtime victory marked a much-needed win for the team, which had been struggling in recent games. Kucherov’s goal proved to be the difference-maker, and his two assists showed his continued importance to the team’s offense.
FAQs
* Q: What was the final score in the game?
A: The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime.
* Q: Who scored the winning goal for the Lightning?
A: Nikita Kucherov scored the winning goal just 58 seconds into overtime.
* Q: What was the key moment in the game?
A: Guentzel’s tying goal from the doorstep took the wind out of the Blackhawks, shifting the momentum to the Lightning’s favor.
