Lightning Triumph Over Golden Knights in Close 5-4 Victory

Nicholas Paul Scores Winning Goal, Brayden Point Surpasses 500 Career Points

Nicholas Paul scored the winning goal with 1:13 left in the third period, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Brayden Point scored twice and had an assist, eclipsing 500 career points.
Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists, bringing his total points to 57.
Jonathan Marchessault scored twice for the Golden Knights, and Jack Eichel extended his franchise-record point streak to 12 games with two assists.
Tampa Bay Lightning played without defenseman Mikhail Sergachev due to a lower body injury.