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Tampa Bay Lightning's Electric Surge Overpowers Colorado Avalanche in Home Ice Victory

The Tampa Bay Lightning, with an impressive record of 11-7-2, hosted the Colorado Avalanche, standing at 12-10-0, in a game that ended with the Lightning securing an 8-2 victory. This win adds crucial points to their season tally, further solidifying their position in the league standings.


Nov 20, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates with defenseman Victor Hedman (77), center Brayden Point (21), left wing Nicholas Paul (20) and  right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) after he scores a goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Game Highlights


The match at Amalie Arena was nothing short of spectacular for the Tampa Bay Lightning fans. The home team took control early on, netting five goals in the first period and setting a tone that persisted throughout the game. Their offensive onslaught continued with one goal in the second period and two more in the third, culminating in an eight-goal performance against a formidable Avalanche defense.


Brandon Hagel emerged as one of the stars of the night for Tampa Bay Lightning. His exceptional play contributed significantly to his team's success. Hagel was recognized as one of the top players of this encounter alongside Nikita Kucherov and Michael Eyssimont, who also delivered outstanding performances.


On defense, Andrei Vasilevskiy showcased why he is considered among the elite goaltenders in the league by saving 23 out of 25 shots on goal from Colorado Avalanche. This defensive resilience ensured that any hopes for a comeback from Colorado were quickly extinguished.


Colorado's Efforts


Despite facing an uphill battle early on, Colorado Avalanche managed to put two past Vasilevskiy but struggled to find consistency against Tampa Bay's tight defense and aggressive offensive plays. Their efforts were reflected through their goaltender’s saves count but ultimately fell short due to Tampa Bay’s relentless pressure and high shooting accuracy.


Looking Ahead


Tampa Bay Lightning fans have much to look forward to as their team prepares for their next challenge against Washington Capitals at Amalie Arena on November 27th at 7:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on TNT or stream it via Max internet service ensuring they don’t miss any moment from this upcoming fixture.


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