Lightning vs Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild secured a thrilling 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, improving their record to 7-1-2. Kirill Kaprizov scored a crucial goal late in the third period, marking his seventh of the season and extending his record multi-point game streak to seven. The Lightning took an early lead with a power play goal from Brayden Point but struggled to maintain momentum, with coach Jon Cooper expressing frustration over missed opportunities. Despite Andrei Vasilevskiy making 17 saves, the Lightning could not overcome the Wild's strong mid-game performance. The Wild's win came on the heels of the Lightning's previous 5-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche, where Nikita Kucherov was a standout player. This recent success reflects both teams' competitive spirits as they navigate the current NHL season.