NHL futures bets and analysis for Nikita Kucherov's Hart Trophy argument and the Tampa Bay Lightning's playoff chances.
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.
Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy
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Andrei Vasilevskiy makes 27 saves in the Lightning's 3-0 victory over the Flames
Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Set to start against Calgary
Vasilevskiy was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the start at home against the Flames. Vasilevskiy has picked up wins in each of his last six starts,
Vasilevskiy makes 27 saves, Lightning shut out Flames for 7th straight win
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.
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 ...
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