Lightning's Four-Game Winning Streak Highlighted by Kucherov's 500th Assist

Steven Stamkos ties for fifth most power-play goals as Wild struggles continue

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Minnesota Wild 7-3, marking their first four-game winning streak of the season.
Nikita Kucherov of the Lightning had three assists, reaching the 500-assist milestone in his career, the third-fastest player to do so.
Lightning's Steven Stamkos scored his 205th power-play goal, tying with Joe Sakic for fifth most among players with a single franchise.
Waltteri Merela, a rookie from the Lightning, scored his first NHL goal.
The Wild have lost nine of their last 11 games, struggling with 'game management' issues and a struggling penalty kill.