Tampa Bay Lightning Dominate Sharks with Five-Goal First Period

Brandon Hagel scores twice in 23 seconds as Lightning cruise to an 8-1 victory, extending their dominance over San Jose.

Brandon Hagel scored two goals in just 23 seconds during the first period, contributing to Tampa Bay's five-goal opening frame.
Brayden Point tied his career high with four assists in his 600th NHL game, leading the Lightning's offensive surge.
Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves, improving to an 8-2-0 career record against San Jose.
San Jose's three-game winning streak ended, with starting goalie Vitek Vanecek pulled after allowing five goals on 12 shots in the first period.
The Lightning showcased depth scoring with contributions from multiple players, including Anthony Cirelli, Nick Perbix, and Nicholas Paul, despite missing star winger Nikita Kucherov.