RALEIGH, N.C. — In a thrilling match, Seth Jarvis made his presence known by scoring a short-handed goal, while goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made 23 saves to help the Carolina Hurricanes secure a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.
Jordan Martinook, Jack Roslovic, and Sean Walker also found the back of the net for the Hurricanes, pushing their winning streak to five consecutive games.
Gage Goncalves managed to score for Tampa Bay, with Andrei Vasilevskiy stopping 27 shots in defense. Despite their recent strong form, the Lightning faced only their third loss in the last 13 games.
Jarvis’ goal at 4:29 of the opening period marked his fourth short-handed goal of the season, putting him just one behind Florida’s Sam Reinhart for the league’s lead. Martinook extended the Hurricanes’ advantage to 2-0 with 7:04 left in the second period. Roslovic then scored his 100th career goal, giving Carolina a solid 3-0 lead just 45 seconds before the period ended.
Tampa Bay got on the scoreboard when Goncalves scored early in the third period, but Walker quickly reestablished the three-goal margin only minutes later.
Missing from the Hurricanes’ lineup was right wing Andrei Svechnikov, who did not participate due to an undisclosed injury. Coach Rod Brind’Amour refrained from commenting on his status. Additionally, defenseman Dmitry Orlov was also absent.
For the Lightning, Nikita Kucherov, the third-leading scorer in the league with 92 points, did not appear in the third period.
Key Takeaways:
Lightning: Despite robust offensive performances in previous games, the Lightning struggled to break through Carolina’s defense. Goncalves’ goal broke a scoreless trend that spanned over 122 minutes.
Hurricanes: By capitalizing early, Carolina has shown dominance, boasting a 25-7-1 record when they score first.
Key Moments:
Vasilevskiy executed remarkable saves during the second period, thwarting Jarvis on a breakaway, before Martinook managed to score and fortify Carolina’s lead.
Key Statistics:
The Hurricanes remain undefeated at home, showcasing a commanding 21-0 record when leading by two goals.
Upcoming Games:
The Lightning are set to visit Philadelphia on Thursday, while the Hurricanes will host Detroit on Friday.
