nhl Game Recap
Nashville Falls 5-3 to Lightning - Recap
Nikita Kucherov was the difference, potting a pair for Tampa Bay on Tuesday as the Lightning skated off with a 5-3 victory over the Predators at Amalie Arena.
Bettors who backed the Lightning were rewarded as -152 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Tampa Bay got goals from Nikita Kucherov(2), Nicholas Paul(2), and Brandon Hagel in the victory. Kucherov opened the scoring at 9:48 of the first period.
Jonas Johansson stopped 28 of 31 Nashville shots in the victory.
Nashville got goals from Tommy Novak, Ryan O'Reilly, and Juuso Parssinen in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Nashville got a 29-stop effort from Juuse Saros in the loss.
Tampa Bay scored 2 times on 5 chances on the power play, while Nashville went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Tampa Bay outshot Nashville 34-31 in the game.
Tampa Bay looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Red Wings. The Predators will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Seattle.