That was some fun hockey (even better since the Bolts were on the winning side). #GoBolts

Really good showing from Hildeby tonight.

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Sleuth of the Game: John Carlson +1.96 (TBL). Lightning zap the Wild 3-2, and Carlson is fully charged! Every player's Sleuth Rating from tonight's game. #GoBolts #SleuthRating https://pucksleuth.com/game/2026020060?team=TBL

#NHL Game Score Impact Card for Tampa Bay Lightning on 2026-10-08:

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FINAL: Tampa Bay 3, Minnesota 2. The Lightning improve to 3-1-0.

Carlson 2 G
Kucherov 2 A
Cirelli G
Hildeby 33 SVs for his first win with the #GoBolts in a fantastic debut

End of the second period, it's 3-2 #GoBolts. Shots on goal 23-20 in favor of the Lightning.

Power play goal for Minnesota!

Scored by Blake Coleman with 05:59 left in the 2nd. Assisted by Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes.

TBL: 3 | MIN: 2

#MINvsTBL #GoBolts #mnwild

Viel gets hauled down by Bogosian, so it's another #GoBolts power play with five minutes left in the second period

Hughes draws a high-sticking call on Holmberg, #GoBolts to the PK with 7:33 left in the second period

Power play goal for Tampa Bay!

Scored by John Carlson with 15:05 left in the 2nd. Assisted by Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel.

TBL: 3 | MIN: 1

#MINvsTBL #GoBolts #mnwild

Minnesota goal!

Scored by Quinn Hughes with 17:28 left in the 2nd. Assisted by Bobby Brink and Jared Spurgeon.

TBL: 2 | MIN: 1

#MINvsTBL #GoBolts #mnwild

I’d we finally figure out our power play???? #GoBolts 🚨🚨🚨⚡️

Holy crap a power play goal!

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GOAL: Carlson one-timer on the power play (!!!!)

It’s 3-1 #GoBolts

End of the first period, the #GoBolts lead Minnesota 2-0. Shots on goal are 14-9 in favor of the Lightning.

Really good period in transition, liked the offensive zone work. A couple iffy turnovers, but you have to like that start.

First power play of the game goes to the #GoBolts with 7:26 left in the first period, it's Brodin for interference. The second unit is out to start this one, and D'Astous is at the point.