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Nikita Kucherov scores power-play goal in overtime and Lightning rally for 4-3 win over Wild

(AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored a power-play goal 3:23 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.In the opener of a four-game trip, the Lightning got two goals and an assist from…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 4:28 AM
Nikita Kucherov scores power-play goal in overtime and Lightning rally for 4-3 win over Wild
Key Things to Know
  • Nikita Kucherov scored an overtime power-play goal as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3.
  • The Minnesota Wild took an early 2-0 lead within the first three minutes of the opening period.
  • Tampa Bay rallied from the early deficit, with forward Jake Guentzel scoring during the comeback.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nikita Kucherov scored a power-play goal 3:23 into overtime to complete a comeback as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Saturday night in St. Paul. The Wild had initially claimed an early 2-0 lead less than three minutes into the first period before the Lightning mounted their response.

Tampa Bay dominated play as the game progressed to secure the road victory at Grand Casino Arena, with Jake Guentzel among the goalscorers for the Lightning. Goaltender Dennis Hildeby started in net for Tampa Bay against Minnesota's Calvin Pickard.

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