Sure enough, for much of the first two periods, the Kraken were sharp in their execution, and the Lightning were not quite in sync. In the opening frame, the Lightning managed to limit high-danger chances, which helped them get out of the first in a scoreless tie.
A Kucherov empty netter quickly ensued, but the goal was called back after a review deemed the play offside. At last, Nick Paul was able to make it official with an empty-net goal with 1:46 left to play, sealing the Bolts’ fifth-straight win.
The Oilers have struggled with goaltending all season, but Stuart Skinner has shown flashes. He recorded a rock-solid .918 SV% and 2.29 GAA during the highlighted Edmonton heater. I anticipate him rebounding from a tough return to action and doing his part to help this Under.
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