Kucherov and Guentzel lead the Lightning past the Red Wings 5-1
Kucherov and Guentzel lead the Lightning past the Red Wings 5-1
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with right wing Mitchell Chaffee (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) reacts as the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate a goal by Mitchell Chaffee during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) takes a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) strips the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons (28) in front of goaltender Cam Talbot (39) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Michael Eyssimont (23) and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with center Dylan Larkin (71) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with center Brayden Point (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Holl (3) blocks a pass by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with right wing Mitchell Chaffee (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with right wing Mitchell Chaffee (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) reacts as the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate a goal by Mitchell Chaffee during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) reacts as the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate a goal by Mitchell Chaffee during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) takes a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) strips the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons (28) in front of goaltender Cam Talbot (39) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) strips the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons (28) in front of goaltender Cam Talbot (39) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Michael Eyssimont (23) and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning center Michael Eyssimont (23) and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with center Dylan Larkin (71) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with center Dylan Larkin (71) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with center Brayden Point (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with center Brayden Point (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Holl (3) blocks a pass by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Holl (3) blocks a pass by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel each had a goal and two assists, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Saturday night.
Darren Raddysh had a goal and an assist as Tampa Bay won for the third time in four games. Brayden Point and Mitchell Chaffee also scored, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 39 saves.
Lucas Raymond scored for Detroit. Cam Talbot allowed five goals on 16 shots before being replaced by Alex Lyon to start the third period. Lyon finished with six saves.
Tampa Bay blew the game open early in the second, scoring three times in a span of 3:52 on goals from Guentzel, Kucherov and Chaffee.
Takeaways
Red Wings: Lost for the third time in 11 games since Todd McClellan was named coach on Dec. 26.
Lightning: Scored four goals in the second period, marking the 17th time this season the team has scored at least three goals in a period, tied with Washington for most in the league.
Key moment
Kucherov wowed the crowd early in the second period when he pulled the puck to his backhand to dance around Patrick Kane and past Alex DeBrincat to get to the slot. Kucherov then lifted a wrist shot over Talbot at 1:50 to give Tampa Bay a 3-0 lead.
Key stat
Kucherov recorded his 600th career assist, one game after Victor Hedman recorded his 600th assist.
Up next
The Red Wings play at Dallas on Sunday, and the Lightning are in Toronto on Monday.
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