Nikita Kucherov’s empty net goal sealed the game in the third period for the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they defeated the turned around Edmonton Oilers 5-3 Wednesday evening.
Patrick Maroon and Kucherov supplied a goal and assist each as Corey Perry, Steven Stamkos, and Brayden Point added goals for Tampa Bay (33-11-6). Connor McDavid led with two goals for Edmonton (28-19-3). As his linemate, Zack Hyman put up a goal and an assist, while Leon Draisaitl had three helpers for the away team. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves for the Lightning, while old friend Mike Smith stopped 18 for the Oilers.