Backed by four points by Nikita Kucherov and a power play that converted three of their four opportunities, the Tampa Bay Lightning downed the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 to snap their two-game losing streak. In doing so they also extended their home winning streak to eight games. Kucherov scored two goals and added two assists while Ross Colton, Vlad Namestnikov, Nick Paul, and Brayden Point also scored. For Point it was his ninth straight home game with a goal. Victor Hedman and Steven Stamkos added two assists each.
First Period
After disappointing their coach in their last two outings, the Lightning came out and simply dominated the first period.