The Lightning Secure a 4-3 Win After a Back-and-Forth Battle Ends With a Decisive Goal 2:07 Into Overtime.
Winterton Gives Seattle the Early Advantage
Seattle opened the scoring at 5:43 of the first period. Ryan Winterton recorded his second goal of the season, assisted by Frederick Gaudreau, to give the Kraken a 1-0 lead.
Tampa Bay responded late in the period. At 16:53, Hagel scored his fifth goal of the season, with Brayden Point and Jake Guentzel collecting the assists. The goal tied the game at 1-1 and ensured the Lightning entered the second period on level terms.
Hagel Puts Tampa Bay in Front
The Lightning took their first lead at 3:38 of the second period. Hagel scored his second goal of the game, assisted by Anthony Cirelli and Dominic James, to put Tampa Bay ahead 2-1.
Hagel's two goals made him one of the game's leading offensive contributors. His scoring helped the Lightning move in front after Seattle had opened the contest with the first goal.
McCann and Mikheyev Trade Goals
Seattle tied the game early in the third period. At 2:54, Jared McCann scored his third goal of the season on the power play, with Jordan Eberle and Chandler Stephenson earning the assists. The goal made it 2-2.
Tampa Bay regained the lead at 9:58 when Mikheyev scored his second goal of the season. The goal was unassisted and put the Lightning ahead 3-2.
Beniers Forces Overtime With a Milestone Goal
Seattle found the equalizer at 15:41 of the third period. Beniers scored his second goal of the season, assisted by Vince Dunn, to make it 3-3. The goal was significant for both the game and Beniers personally, marking his 200th career NHL point.
Hedman Seals Tampa Bay's Victory
The deciding moment came at 2:07 of overtime. Hedman scored his first goal of the season, assisted by Pontus Holmberg, to give Tampa Bay a 4-3 victory. Hedman's goal ended a game in which Seattle had twice recovered from a deficit.
The Statistical Picture
According to the supplied box score, Tampa Bay finished with 35 shots on goal to Seattle's 27. The Lightning also recorded 30 hits, compared with 15 for the Kraken. Seattle held the advantage in faceoff percentage, winning 58.3% of draws to Tampa Bay's 41.7%. Both teams recorded six penalty minutes.
The Tampa Bay Lightning earned a 4-3 overtime victory over the Seattle Kraken on October 15, with Hedman scoring the winner 2:07 into overtime. Hagel scored twice, Mikheyev added a goal, and Tampa Bay found the decisive finish after Seattle forced extra time late in the third period.
Seattle's three goals came from Winterton, McCann and Beniers. Beniers' tying goal was particularly notable because it marked his 200th career NHL point. The Kraken showed resilience by recovering from deficits, but Hedman's overtime goal ended their hopes of securing the victory.
Final Takeaway
The Tampa Bay Lightning earned a 4-3 overtime victory over the Seattle Kraken on October 15, with Hedman scoring the winner 2:07 into overtime. Hagel scored twice, Mikheyev added a goal, and Tampa Bay found the decisive finish after Seattle forced extra time late in the third period.
Seattle's three goals came from Winterton, McCann and Beniers. Beniers' tying goal was particularly notable because it marked his 200th career NHL point. The Kraken showed resilience by recovering from deficits, but Hedman's overtime goal ended their hopes of securing the victory.
