Wild vs Lightning
Final · Thu Oct 8 · 7:00 PM ET · Benchmark International Arena
Recap
The Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Minnesota Wild 3-2 at Benchmark International Arena on Oct 8, 2026.
The Lightning have won 3 straight. The Lightning won despite being outshot 36-35.
Kalshi had the Lightning at 57% and Polymarket at 57% to win before puck drop. Among the public, 66% of moneyline bets and 46% of the money were on the Lightning.
Score by period
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| TB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring plays
First Period
- TBGoal · 5:26Anthony Cirelli Goal (1) Tip-In, assists: Erik Cernak (1), Brandon Hagel (3)0-1
- TBGoal · 6:02John Carlson Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Nikita Kucherov (4), Brayden Point (2)0-2
Second Period
- MINGoal · 2:32Quinn Hughes Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Bobby Brink (3), Jared Spurgeon (3)1-2
- TBGoal · 4:55John Carlson Goal (2) Slap Shot, assists: Nikita Kucherov (5), Jake Guentzel (3)1-3
- MINGoal · 14:01Blake Coleman Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Kirill Kaprizov (1), Quinn Hughes (4)2-3
Team stats
- Shots
- 36
- 35
- Power Play Goals
- 1
- 1
- Faceoff Win Percent
- 56.9
- 43.1
- Hits
- 24
- 12
- Blocked Shots
- 20
- 14
- Penalty Minutes
- 6
- 4
Top performers
Goals
Assists
Points
Betting splits at puck drop
ConsensusGame info
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