Guentzel OT goal lifts Lightning over struggling Oilers
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TAMPA, Fla. On Thursday night Jake Guentzel scored 1:43 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Nick Paul, in his season debut after offseason wrist surgery, tied the game with 2:32 remaining. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves while Calvin Pickard stopped 33. Trent Frederic opened scoring at 1:32 of the first period. The Lightning improved to 11-7-2; the Oilers continued a recent losing stretch. Officials recorded the goals and saves in game statistics, and both teams provided postgame quotes to reporters. Based on 10 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Trent Frederic scored 1:32 into the first period to give Edmonton an early lead.
- The game remained 1-0 through most of regulation as both goalies made numerous saves.
- Nick Paul returned from offseason wrist surgery and tied the game with 2:32 remaining.
- In overtime Andrei Vasilevskiy made consecutive saves that led to an odd-man rush.
- Jake Guentzel scored 1:43 into overtime to secure a 2-1 Lightning victory and improve their record.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning benefited from Jake Guentzel's overtime winner and Nick Paul's tying goal in his season debut, improving their record, gaining momentum and reinforcing their forward depth.
The Edmonton Oilers suffered a 2-1 loss despite Calvin Pickard's 33 saves and Trent Frederic's early goal, extending their recent win drought and producing continued road-trip struggles.
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