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The Tampa Bay Lightning are the hottest team in the NHL. They've won eight games in a row sandwiched around the 4 Nations Face-Off and last lost on Feb. 1.
It was another bright start for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, the Oilers opening up a first period lead for the third time in 3 games. But for the third time on this nightmarish Eastern road trip, the Oil failed to either build on their early lead or to protect it,
First Period_1, Edmonton, Draisaitl 43 (Bouchard, McDavid), 11:53 (pp). 2, Tampa Bay, Eyssimont 5 (Goncalves), 13:11. Second Period_3, Tampa Bay, Hagel 28 (Cirelli ...
The Edmonton Oilers lost another frustrating game tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Leon Draisaitl may have taken some frustration out on the referees.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) gets around Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38 ...
Analyzing Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.