nhl Game Recap
Minnesota Wild vs Tampa Bay Lightning Wrap - Tampa Bay Wins 7-3
Anthony Cirelli scored a pair of goals against the Wild as Tampa Bay handed Minnesota a 7-3 defeat on Thursday at Amalie Arena.
Bettors who backed the Lightning were rewarded as -140 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Anthony Cirelli(2), Waltteri Merela, Brayden Point, Steven Stamkos, Michael Eyssimont, and Victor Hedman each scored for the Lightning in the victory. Hedman opened the scoring for Tampa Bay.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 30 of 33 Minnesota shots in the victory.
Minnesota got goals from Marco Rossi, Jake Middleton, and Joel Eriksson Ek in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Minnesota got a 31-stop effort from Filip Gustavsson in the loss.
Tampa Bay scored 3 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Minnesota went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Tampa Bay outshot Minnesota 38-33 in the game.
Tampa Bay looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sabres. The Wild will aim to get back on the winning track at Florida.