Carlson scores twice to help the Lightning beat the Wild 3-2
(AP) — Defenseman John Carlson scored twice for his 11th career multi-goal game, Nikita Kucherov had two assists and Dennis Hildeby made 34 saves in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.Anthony Cirelli also scored to help Tampa Bay win its third straight game.
Tampa Bay's defensemen John Carlson and Anthony Cirelli helped the Lightning secure a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. Carlson, who scored twice in his 11th career multi-goal game, was instrumental in the win with an assist from Nikita Kucherov. The Wild, however, fought back with goals from Quinn Hughes and Jesper Wallstedt to make it a 2-1 contest just before halftime.
Carlson then scored again in the third period, extending the Lightning's winning streak to three games. The Wild's Jesper Wallstedt made 32 saves throughout the game.
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