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.
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- 1. Trent Frederic scored 1:32 into the first period to give Edmonton an early lead.
- 2. The game remained 1-0 through most of regulation as both goalies made numerous saves.
- 3. Nick Paul returned from offseason wrist surgery and tied the game with 2:32 remaining.
- 4. In overtime Andrei Vasilevskiy made consecutive saves that led to an odd-man rush.
- 5. Jake Guentzel scored 1:43 into overtime to secure a 2-1 Lightning victory and improve their record.
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