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Match Report

Ondrej Palat's late goal gives Bolts 3-1 series lead over Red Wings

Ondrej Palat scored with 2:59 left in the third period, lifting the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night and a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/8/26 @ Winnipeg Jets L 3-4 NHL
11/7/26 @ Minnesota Wild W 4-3 NHL
11/5/26 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 4-1 NHL
11/3/26 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-2 NHL
10/31/26 @ Nashville Predators L 4-5 NHL
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Team Stats

TB DET
15
Blocked Shots
12
21
Hits
22
1
Takeaways
0
33
Shots
28
3
Power Play Goals
0
5
Power Play Opportunities
4
60.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
36
Faceoffs Won
33
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
5
Giveaways
7
5
Total Penalties
6
10
Penalty Minutes
12

Head to Head

Series tied 2-2

TB Last 5 matchups DET
  1. 6 Final 2016-03-22 @ TB 2
  2. 3 Final 2016-02-04 @ TB 1
  3. 1 Final 2015-11-04 @ DET 2
  4. 1 Final 2015-10-13 @ DET 3

Injuries

Detroit Red Wings

  • Albert Johansson Injured Reserve
  • Dylan Larkin Injured Reserve
  • Simon Edvinsson Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Brayden Point Injured Reserve

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