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Kucherov Leads Lightning to Victory Over Oilers with Four Points
Nikita Kucherov scored four points as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2. The Oilers were without Leon Draisaitl, and Connor McDavid's goal was not enough to overcome Tampa Bay.
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday, marking their third straight win. Nikita Kucherov's two goals and two assists put him ahead of Connor McDavid in the league scoring lead. The Lightning have won four of their last five games. The Oilers have lost two straight games. According to globalnews.ca, the Oilers were missing star forward Leon Draisaitl.
Key Facts
- The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2.
- Nikita Kucherov scored two goals and two assists for Tampa Bay.
- Anthony Cirelli scored two goals for the Lightning.
- Jake Guentzel also scored for Tampa Bay.
- Connor McDavid scored for the Oilers.
- Josh Samanski also scored for Edmonton.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves for Tampa Bay.
- Connor Ingram stopped 22 shots for Edmonton.
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- Global News — Kucherov shines for Lightning in win over Oilers