The Tampa Bay Lightning‘s offense bounced again to take down the Columbus Blue Jackets, 6-2. Lightning captain Victor Hedman and reigning Artwork Ross winner Nikita Kucherov highlighted the evening with three factors every. Blue Jackets’ defenseman Zach Werenski had a multi-goal evening, scoring each of the staff’s objectives. He was the one participant on Columbus to get onto the scoresheet twice within the recreation.
The Lightning have been coming off an eight-game successful streak being snapped. They snap the Blue Jackets’ four-game successful streak to return to the win column.
Recreation Recap
It took practically no time in any respect for the Lightning to get on the board. Mitchell Chaffee (12) scored simply 30 seconds into the primary interval, with a aim by Kucherov (28) coming 67 seconds later.
Werenski (19) minimize the lead in half to finish scoring for the primary interval.
An analogous collection of occasions got here within the second interval. The Lightning scored early on with a aim by Jake Guentzel (28) coming 1:27 into the interval. Hedman (10) scored a couple of minutes later for an additional Lightning aim. Werenski (20) scored one other aim for Columbus to conclude scoring for a interval of play.
Hedman (11) and Guentzel (29) each scored once more within the last interval of play in reverse order to get the sport to its last rating.
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The Lightning went 1-for-3 on the ability play, whereas the Blue Jackets went scoreless on two alternatives with the person benefit. Lightning goalie Jonas Johansson saved 30 of 32 pictures on aim (.938), and Elvis Merzlikins stopped 34 of 39 (.872).
Each groups return to motion on Thursday. The Lightning keep put at house and can host the Buffalo Sabres. Puck drop is ready for 7 p.m. EST. The Blue Jackets head south to Dawn to tackle the Florida Panthers. Puck drop is ready for 7 p.m. as properly.
Three Stars of the Recreation
- Victor Hedman (two objectives, one help)
- Nikita Kucherov (one aim, two assists)
- Zach Werenski (two objectives)
