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Tampa Bay Lightning Surge Past Philadelphia Flyers with Dominant Third Period Performance

The Tampa Bay Lightning showcased their offensive prowess in a commanding 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. With this win, the Bolts improved their record to 27-13-3, while the Flyers now stand at 22-13-8.


Jan 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (19) celebrates his goal with defenseman Noah Juulsen (47) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

First Period


The game began with both teams testing each other's defenses. The Lightning struck first, securing a lead that set the tone for the rest of the match. Nikita Kucherov was instrumental in this period, contributing significantly to Tampa Bay's early advantage.


Second Period


As play resumed, both teams tightened their defenses. The Bolts managed to extend their lead thanks to strategic plays and effective puck control. Despite increased pressure from the Broad Street Bullies, Andrei Vasilevskiy stood firm between the pipes for Tampa Bay.


Jan 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) skates with puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Third Period


The final period saw an explosive performance from Tampa Bay as they netted four goals. Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov were pivotal during this stretch, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork that left Philadelphia struggling to respond effectively.


In terms of individual performances, Kucherov shone brightly with multiple points on his tally sheet. Meanwhile, Vasilevskiy's goaltending was crucial in maintaining a solid defensive front against Philadelphia's attempts.


Jan 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons (28) and Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) during a scrum in the second period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

For those interested in more details about this encounter or seeking insights into future games involving these teams can refer back here regularly for updates on upcoming matches like "Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers match summary."


Looking ahead, fans can catch another exciting matchup when Tampa Bay faces off against Philadelphia again on January 12th at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Pennsylvania at 7:00 PM EST. This game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+, The Spot TV network along with NBCS-PH channel coverage available too! Don't miss out – share your thoughts below or spread word by sharing our article today!

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