{
  "id": 12998946,
  "title": "Carlson scores twice to help the Lightning beat the Wild 3-2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/carlson-scores-twice-to-help-the-lightning-beat-the-wild-3-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T01:53:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/10/08/carlson-scores-twice-to-help-the-lightning-beat-the-wild-3-2"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "John Carlson scored twice for his 11th career multi-goal game as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Thursday night. Nikita Kucherov provided two assists, while Dennis Hildeby made 34 saves. Anthony Cirelli added a goal for Tampa Bay, which helped them win their third straight game. Quinn Hughes scored and assisted on Blake Coleman's power-play goal for Minnesota. Jesper Wallstedt recorded 32 saves for the Wild. Minnesota was without Olli Maatta and Nick Foligno. The Lightning will face the New York Islanders in their next game on Saturday night.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "John Carlson scores twice, reaching 11th multi-goal game",
    "Tampa Bay defeats Minnesota 3-2 in third straight win",
    "Quinn Hughes assists on Blake Coleman's power-play goal"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The win helps the Lightning extend their winning streak to three games, with John Carlson's strong performance a key factor in their success against the Wild.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Carlson scores twice to help the Lightning beat the Wild 3-2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/carlson-scores-twice-to-help-the-lightning-beat-the-wild-3-2-13001685",
        "published": "2026-10-09T01:51:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}