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Tampa Bay Lightning's Effort Falls Short Against St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center

In a closely contested match, the Tampa Bay Lightning now stand at 7-6 for the season after a hard-fought game against the St. Louis Blues, who improved their record to 7-6. The final score read 3-2 in favor of the home team, marking another chapter in this intense rivalry.


Nov 5, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) reacts after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Game Highlights


The game unfolded with both teams showcasing their defensive and offensive skills. The Tampa Bay Lightning managed to net two goals against the Blues, demonstrating their resilience and strategic gameplay. Despite not capitalizing on powerplay opportunities, with zero goals from three chances, they showed strength in even-strength situations by scoring all their goals during such times.


Nick Perbix and Victor Hedman stood out for the Lightning by each scoring a goal, highlighting their critical roles in the team's performance. Furthermore, Nikita Kucherov contributed significantly with two assists, proving once again why he is considered one of the key players for Tampa Bay.


Nov 5, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

On defense, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made an impressive 20 saves out of 23 shots faced throughout the game. His efforts kept the Lightning within striking distance until the very end but ultimately were not enough to secure a win.


The St. Louis Blues matched up well against Tampa Bay's intensity and managed to edge out with three goals scored on equal shots (23). Jordan Kyrou was particularly notable for his performance earning him one of the star positions of the game alongside goaltender Jordan Binnington who saved 21 out of 23 shots.


Nov 5, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) checks St. Louis Blues defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (77) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead


As fans look forward to more action-packed games from Tampa Bay Lightning, attention now turns towards their next challenge at Amalie Arena where they will host Philadelphia Flyers on November 7th at 7:30 PM EDT. This upcoming game promises another exciting showdown as part of their regular-season campaign.


Fans can catch this encounter live on ESPN+ and Hulu ensuring they do not miss any moment as Tampa Bay looks to bounce back from this setback and add another win to their record.

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