Tampa Bay Lightning Dominate Columbus Blue Jackets in 6-2 Victory

Victor Hedman and Jake Guentzel lead the charge with two goals each as Tampa Bay secures its sixth straight home win.

Victor Hedman and Jake Guentzel each recorded two goals and one assist, powering the Lightning to a decisive win over the Blue Jackets.
Nikita Kucherov contributed a goal and two assists, while Mitchell Chaffee scored just 30 seconds into the game, marking Tampa Bay’s third-fastest two-goal start in franchise history.
Backup goalie Jonas Johansson made 31 saves in his first game since late January, helping Tampa Bay improve to 10-1-1 in its last 12 games.
Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski scored both of his team’s goals, including a short-handed tally, reaching the 20-goal mark for the second time in his career.
The Lightning remain third in the Atlantic Division and will next face the Buffalo Sabres, while the Blue Jackets prepare to take on the Florida Panthers.