Tampa Bay Lightning rally past the Vegas Golden Knights with breakout performances from Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel—are the Bolts finding championship form? Two clutch power-play goals and a resilient comeback highlight a shift in team mentality following a tough loss to Colorado.

Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen spotlight Kucherov’s three-point night, Hagel’s scoring surge, and rookie Dominic James’ first multi-point NHL game. Analysis centers on the impact of Anthony Cirelli’s injury, Andre Vasilevskiy’s recent struggles, and John Cooper’s dynamic lineup adjustments—including the eye-opening power-play switch. Penalty kill efficiency, improved giveaways, and standout leadership mark the Lightning’s turnaround. The upcoming test against Alexander Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals looms large.

Can Tampa Bay Lightning sustain their momentum and solidify their Eastern Conference standing? Catch insider insights and game-by-game breakdowns on Locked on Lightning.

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