Lightning Edge Wild 4-3 in Overtime
Nikita Kucherov's power-play slap shot in overtime gave Tampa Bay a come-from-behind win over Minnesota at Grand Casino Arena.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Hockey
Tampa Bay defeated Minnesota 4-3 in overtime after Charle-Edouard D'Astous tied the game 3-3 with 3 minutes, 31 seconds left in regulation. Jake Guentzel scored twice for the Lightning, including a power-play goal, while Maxim Shabanov scored twice for the Wild.
Why it matters
The loss snapped nothing for Minnesota, which had extended its points streak to eight games at 6-0-2, but the overtime defeat shows how close the contest was throughout. For Tampa Bay, the win came after being outshot 22-12 over the last two periods of regulation, underscoring its ability to close out tight games.
The game was a single regular-season contest, with Tampa Bay holding a 29-11 edge in scoring chances and Calvin Pickard making 30 saves for Minnesota. The source does not address how the result affects either team's division or playoff position.
The players
Tampa Bay Lightning
A National Hockey League franchise based in Tampa, Florida, that has won two Stanley Cup championships.
Minnesota Wild
A National Hockey League franchise based in St. Paul, Minnesota, that began play in the 2000-01 season.
Nikita Kucherov
A Russian forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning who has been among the league's leading scorers in recent seasons.
The details
Blake Coleman gave Minnesota an early lead 55 seconds into the game, and Shabanov later scored on a backhand for a 3-1 lead before Tampa Bay responded. Matt Boldy's tripping penalty in overtime set up Kucherov's winning slap shot from the high slot on the ensuing power play.
Timeline
Game played Nov. 7, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena.
Season Trajectory
The result fits within the NHL's regular-season overtime format, where games that remain tied after regulation are decided by three-on-three play before a shootout. Tampa Bay's win and Minnesota's extended points streak both reflect the close margins that define standings races in a league with frequent one-goal outcomes.
For fantasy managers, Nikita Kucherov's overtime winner and Jake Guentzel's two goals are the scoring contributions to track from this game. Minnesota's eight-game points streak and Calvin Pickard's 30 saves may matter for anyone deciding whether to start Wild players in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Close one-goal games like this one show how a team can recover from being outshot late in regulation and still win through special teams. Tampa Bay's three power-play goals made the difference in a contest that was tied entering overtime.
Further reading
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