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Lightning Win 10th Straight; Sixers Roll in Toronto to Split Back-to-Back

Kucherov’s point surge fueled Tampa Bay’s sweep of Philadelphia; Toronto honored Kyle Lowry in what is likely his final game there.

Jan 11, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) dribbles the ball past Philadelphis 76ers center Adam Bona (30) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Tampa Bay beat Philadelphia 5-1 on Monday, following a 7-2 win Saturday, to extend its overall winning streak to 10 games.
  • Nikita Kucherov posted multiple points for the ninth straight game and pushed his point streak to 10 games.
  • Jon Cooper earned his 600th career victory as the Lightning finished the season series having outscored the Flyers 15-3.
  • The Flyers played short-handed against Tampa Bay, missing Travis Konecny and Bobby Brink (day-to-day, upper body) and Jamie Drysdale (injured reserve).
  • In Toronto’s two-game set, the Raptors won 116-115 in OT Sunday on Scottie Barnes’ late free throw before the 76ers responded Monday with a 115-102 road win to level the season series 2-2, a night marked by tributes to Kyle Lowry.