Lightning Defeat Rangers 6-2 in Home Game

The Tampa Bay Lightning dominated the New York Rangers with a 6-2 victory, highlighted by Brayden Point's two goals and three points, allowing him to tie for the NHL lead in goals with 24. Nikita Kucherov contributed with a goal and two assists, while Anthony Cirelli and Ryan McDonagh both scored short-handed. Andrei Vasilevskiy excelled in net, saving 42 shots, while Igor Shesterkin struggled for the Rangers, allowing five goals on 13 shots before being replaced. The win marks the Lightning's eighth victory in December and their sixth in the last seven games. Despite a strong start to the season, the Rangers have now lost 14 of their last 18 games, including a recent five-goal defeat to the New Jersey Devils. Tampa Bay's special teams shone, scoring four times while the Rangers continue to struggle with their performance.