Lightning Defeats Flames 3-0, Extends Winning Streak to Seven

The Tampa Bay Lightning secured their seventh consecutive victory, defeating the Calgary Flames 3-0, with goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy earning his fourth shutout of the season. Nikita Kucherov opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period, followed by Erik Cernak and an empty-netter from Brandon Hagel in the third. Despite a strong showing from Flames' goaltender Dustin Wolf, who made several key saves, Calgary struggled offensively, failing to capitalize on their chances. The loss places the Flames in a tight race for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference as they continue a challenging six-game road trip. Head coach Ryan Huska emphasized the need for improved performance, particularly in secondary scoring, as the team faces elite competition. Tampa Bay now looks to maintain their momentum as they prepare for their next game against the Washington Capitals.