National Hockey League

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Tampa Bay Lightning 3
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Match Report

Kucherov, Lightning beat Devils 3-1, end first-round series

Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are moving on in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/5/26 vs St. Louis Blues W 5-4 NHL
11/3/26 vs Edmonton Oilers W 4-3 NHL
10/30/26 @ Vegas Golden Knights W 5-2 NHL
10/28/26 @ Colorado Avalanche L 2-5 NHL
10/27/26 @ Dallas Stars W 5-1 NHL
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Team Stats

NJ TB
8
Blocked Shots
13
22
Hits
28
5
Takeaways
6
27
Shots
38
0
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
5
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
22
Faceoffs Won
33
40.0
Faceoff Win Percent
60.0
8
Giveaways
6
4
Total Penalties
1
8
Penalty Minutes
2

Head to Head

NJ wins series 3-0

NJ Last 5 matchups TB
  1. 2 Final 2018-03-24 @ NJ 1
  2. 4 Final 2018-02-18 @ TB 3
  3. 5 Final/SO 2017-10-17 @ NJ 4

Injuries

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Yanni Gourde Injured Reserve

New Jersey Devils

  • Seamus Casey Injured Reserve

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