Lightning Triumph over Sharks with Point and Kucherov Leading the Charge

The victory, Tampa Bay's fifth in a row, strengthens their playoff position in the Eastern Conference.

Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov led the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, marking their fifth consecutive win.
Point scored two goals, including the tie-breaker early in the third period, while Kucherov provided four assists.
The win extends the Lightning's lead for the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference to four points over the Red Wings.
Anthony Duclair, recently traded from the Sharks, scored against his former team, contributing to the victory.
The Sharks suffered their sixth straight loss, continuing a challenging season with only one win in their last 16 games.