In a dominant performance, the Tampa Bay Lightning triumphed over the San Jose Sharks with an 8-1 scoreline. Brayden Point led the charge with four assists, while Brandon Hagel netted two goals in quick succession, marking a historic moment for the franchise.
Other contributors included Jake Guentzel, Conor Geekie, and Cam Atkinson, each adding to the score sheet. The Lightning's goaltender, Andrei Vasilevskiy, made 20 saves, helping to secure the victory.
San Jose's losing streak was marked by a goal from Alex Wennberg, but the team struggled against Tampa Bay's offensive onslaught. This match also highlighted Tampa's remarkable ability to score five goals in the first period for the second time this season.
