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Lightning 4, Canucks 2
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TBVSVAN4:00 PM ET
Benchmark International Arena
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WhenSat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM ET
WhereBenchmark International Arena
OpponentVancouver Canucks
Vancouver CanucksContextNHL
Game Summary
On October 17, 2026, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 at Benchmark International Arena. Nikita Kucherov scored twice in the second period to erase Vancouver's 2-0 lead. The Lightning then added 2 unanswered goals in the third to complete the comeback.
Linus Karlsson gave the Canucks the lead in the first period. Elias Pettersson extended that advantage on a power play early in the second. Kucherov responded with a power-play goal before tying the game following a Brayden Point face-off win.
Jake Guentzel put Tampa Bay ahead at 2:04 of the third period. Pontus Holmberg added the final goal later in the period. Guentzel finished with a goal and an assist, while Point supplied 2 assists.
Dennis Hildeby made 12 saves for the Lightning, who improved to 6-2-0 and remained unbeaten at home. Kevin Lankinen stopped 31 shots for Vancouver. The Canucks fell to 2-7-1 and suffered their seventh consecutive defeat.
The game in 60 seconds
Lightning 4, Canucks 2 Next up: at Vegas Golden Knights on October 20.
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Nikita Kucherov · 2
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| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| TB | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Team stats
| VAN | TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Hits | 17 | 21 |
| Power Play Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Faceoffs Won | 20 | 33 |
| Penalty Minutes | 4 | 6 |
Leaders
- TB · GoalsNikita Kucherov · 2
- TB · AssistsBrayden Point · 2
- TB · PointsNikita Kucherov · 2
- VAN · GoalsLinus Karlsson · 1
- VAN · AssistsFilip Chytil · 1
- VAN · PointsElias Pettersson · 1
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