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Carlson's Pair Pushes Lightning Ahead
An early goal and a power-play finish halted Minnesota’s push after Quinn Hughes cut the deficit.
Written during the game · 8:16 PM ET. Final was MIN 2, TBL 3.
By MA Insights
John Carlson changed the tone with two goals.
The first gave Tampa Bay a two-goal cushion, the second (a power-play goal early in the second) immediately snuffed Minnesota’s push after Quinn Hughes made it 2-1. Tampa Bay has driven the game: shot attempts 36-21, shots on goal 16-11, and expected goals favor Tampa Bay 1.57 to 0.73. Carlson’s night: 2 goals, 5 shots on goal, 8:34 ice time.
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