Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time
Location: Amalie Arena
Broadcast/Streaming: ESPN+, BSSUN, NESN
The Tampa Bay Lightning finally got back Nikita Kucherov, who looked like he had not missed a single game in his first game in three months. The Russian forward recorded two assists in the game against the Calgary Flames and was deservedly named the first star of the game.
The top line, with Kucherov, Ondrej Palat and Brayden Point, was dominant that night. They posted an incredible 76.13 xGF% in 11 minutes together on the ice and controlled the pace of the game.