Here are three reasons to like the Lightning’s new-look power play. Thursday’s moves were transformative, because the personnel and positional changes made it difficult to tell which was the top unit and which was the second. Point men Victor Hedman and Darren Raddysh switched units, with Brayden Point and Jake Guentzel matched with Raddysh.

Nikita Kucherov swiped the puck and converted on a breakaway with three minutes remaining as the Tampa Bay Lightning broke a tie and claimed the season series from the host Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-2, on Sunday.

Jake Guentzel, who won a Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh in 2017, had two assists to become the second player in Lightning history with at least 20 goals and 40 points in his first 40 games with the franchise. Guentzel signed a seven-year deal with the team in the offseason.

Jake Guentzel, who won a Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh in 2017, had two assists to become the second player in Lightning history with at least 20 goals and 40 points in his first 40 games with the franchise. Guentzel signed a seven-year deal with the Lightning in the offseason.

PITTSBURGH -- Nikita Kucherov scored twice, including a go-ahead goal at 16:57 of the third period, and had an assist for the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 5-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday.

TAMPA BAY -- Another Atlantic Division clash in the Sunshine State is up next for the Detroit Red Wings, who will go head-to-head with the Tampa Bay Lightning at AMALIE Arena on Saturday night.

The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Boston Bruins after Nikita Kucherov scored two goals in the Lightning's 5-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Following a heartbreaking loss in New Jersey Saturday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning rebounded with a 5-2 win over ... Later in the frame, Nikita Kucherov hammered a one-timer past Tristan Jarry off a nice feed from captain Victor Hedman.

The Detroit Red Wings picked up a statement win in their first game of the quick Florida trip. Now, they will try and complete the sweep on Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on FuboTV (7-day free trial) The Red Wings were served a slice of humble pie at the end of their homestand when they fell to the dismal San Jose Sharks.

Boston Bruins (21-19-5, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Boston Bruins after Nikita Kucherov scored two goals in the Lightning's ...

The Tampa Bay Lightning fought to earn three standings ... Paints Arena on Sunday behind a big night from leading scorer Nikita Kucherov, who sits third in the NHL scoring race with 62 points ...