Nikita Kucherov ignited the Tampa Bay Lightning's offense with an early goal, leading to a decisive 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The Lightning scored three goals within the first 5 1/2 minutes, showcasing their offensive prowess.

Despite a power-play goal from Ivan Ivan, assisted by Cale Makar, the Avalanche struggled with injuries, matching a season low in scoring. Andrei Vasilevskiy secured his 299th career win with 33 saves, as Tampa Bay continued its strong start to the season.