The Lightning were trailing the Ottawa Senators in shots on goal during much of the first period, but opportunity was provided at 18:44 of the 1st period with the Senators called for a pair of penalties at the same time. And with that opportunity, the Bolts stepped up.
Nikita Kucherov scored his 9th goal on the season with 8 seconds remaining in the period, it’s also his 16th point, with assists from Steven Stamkos (10) and Victor Hedman (13).
