Kucherov Scores 25th Goal, Shootout Winner in Lightning Victory

Nikita Kucherov tied the game at 1-1 late in the second period with his 25th goal of the season and also scored in the shootout, as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Friday night. He cut through the slot, taking Brandon Hagel's pass on his forehand and lifting in a backhander. The Lightning extended their impressive regulation unbeaten streak to 15 games (14-0-1).