Lightning Dominate Early to Secure Victory Over Avalanche

Tampa Bay's explosive start propels them to a 5-2 win against a depleted Colorado team.

Tampa Bay Lightning scored three goals in the first five minutes, setting the tone for their win.
Nikita Kucherov led the charge with a goal and two assists, contributing to the Lightning's early lead.
Jake Guentzel added two goals, while Conor Geekie and Anthony Cirelli also found the net for Tampa Bay.
Colorado Avalanche struggled with a depleted roster, missing several key players due to injuries.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 33 saves, marking his 299th career victory as Colorado's attempts to rally fell short.