Nikita Kucherov scored the game-winning goal in a shootout as the Tampa Bay Lightning earned their franchise-record-tying 11th straight victory by edging the host Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Nikita Kucherov capped the night with an empty-net goal, extending his multi-point streak to nine games. The streak ties the franchise record, set by Steven Stamkos in April 2022, and also ties Stamkos for the longest by any active NHL player.

Lightning top-line center Brayden Point exited Monday’s game in Philadelphia with an apparent right-knee injury after scoring a second-period power-play goal.

Nikita Kucherov scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win. J.J.

Nikita Kucherov scored the game-winning goal in the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning earned their franchise-tying 11th straight victory by edging the host Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night.