Nick Paul shone for the Tampa Bay Lightning, contributing a goal and two assists in their 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Lightning scored three times in the second period, including a power-play goal, to pull ahead decisively.

Despite a late surge from the Blue Jackets, who scored twice in quick succession, Tampa Bay held on for the victory. This win marks the Lightning's fifth in six games, while Columbus struggles with just one win in their last nine outings.