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The Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to seven games on Thursday, wrapping up a three-game homestand with a 3-0 victory over the Calgary Flames. Nikita Kucherov scored the opening goal late in the first period for the Lightning, and teammate Erik Cernak made it 2-0 in the third period. Brandon Hagel’s empty-net goal sealed the win.

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the 38th of his career in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Nikita Kucherov, Erik Cernak and Brandon Hagel scored to help Tampa Bay win its seventh consecutive game.

Nikita Kucherov had two assists and the streaking Tampa Bay Lightning beat Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers 4-1.

Nikita Kucherov, Luke Glendening and Nick Paul scored in the third period and Brandon Hagel added his third short-handed goal of the season as the Lightning improved to 6-0-1 in their last seven ...

Brandon Hagel, Nikita Kucherov, Luke Glendening and Nick Paul all scored for the Bolts. Andrei Vasilevskiy showed no signs of rust coming out of the break, backstopping the victory with 36 saves.

Brandon Hagel, coming off a Team Canada victory in the showcase event, gives Tampa Bay a spark with a shorthanded goal. TAMPA — Lightning coach Jon Cooper wasn’t sure whether Brandon Hagel ...