Kucherov's Overtime Goal Lifts Lightning Over Blackhawks in 4-3 Thriller
Tampa Bay rallies from a two-goal deficit with power-play dominance to end a two-game skid.
- Nikita Kucherov scored the game-winning goal 58 seconds into overtime and recorded two assists, extending his point streak to 11 games, the longest active streak in the NHL.
- The Tampa Bay Lightning went 3-for-3 on the power play, including a game-tying goal by Jake Guentzel with 3.3 seconds left in regulation during a six-on-four advantage.
- Chicago's rookies shone with Colton Dach scoring his first NHL goal, while Frank Nazar and Louis Crevier each contributed a goal and an assist.
- Despite being outshot 40-14, including 17-1 in the third period, the Blackhawks earned a point for the fourth straight game (1-0-3).
- Taylor Hall was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-way deal during the game, signaling Chicago's focus on developing its young roster.