Nikita Kucherov led the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in their rescheduled home opener. Kucherov scored the first goal early in the game, contributing to his impressive start with a point on all five of the Lightning's goals this season.

Brayden Point, Anthony Cirelli, and Brandon Hagel also scored, while Andrei Vasilevskiy made 26 saves. The Canucks struggled, managing only one goal from Conor Garland during a power play.

Despite recent challenges due to Hurricane Milton, the Lightning's performance remained strong, with Kucherov's scoring streak drawing comparisons to NHL legends.