The Lightning picked up where they left off before the Olympic break with a 4-2 win over Toronto at Benchmark International Arena on Wednesday night.
Nikita Kucherov scored his 30th goal of the season, giving him nine 30-goal campaigns in his Tampa Bay career. His two assists give him 701 for his career, adding to his franchise record.
The teams are neck-and-neck for the most points in the Eastern Conference, with the Bolts at 80 and the Panthers at 78.
Carolina is 8-0-2 in their last ten games. Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho pace the Hurricanes with 25 goals and 57 points, respectively.
Tampa Bay Lightning (38-14-4)
vs.
Carolina Hurricanes (36-15-6)
When: Thursday at 7 p.m.
Where: Lenovo Center - Raleigh, NC
Coverage for tonight's game starts at 6:30 p.m. on The Spot-Tampa Bay 66. Here's how to watch.
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