Lightning Edge Sabres 6-5 in Thrilling Comeback Led by Guentzel and Bjorkstrand
Jake Guentzel's hat trick and Oliver Bjorkstrand's debut game-winner secure Tampa Bay's ninth win in ten games.
- Jake Guentzel scored a hat trick in the second period, bringing his season total to 32 goals and tying the game late in the period.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand, acquired from Seattle on Wednesday, netted the decisive goal early in the third period during his Tampa Bay debut.
- The Lightning's defensive resilience was highlighted by killing a six-on-three Sabres power play in the final seconds of the game.
- Buffalo's Peyton Krebs ended a 23-game goalless streak, while teammates Rasmus Dahlin and JJ Peterka contributed a goal and an assist each.
- Tampa Bay remains one of the league's hottest teams, improving to 9-1-0 in their last ten games, despite losing Victor Hedman to injury early in the match.