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Lightning Extend Streak to 11 with Shootout Win

1/14/2026

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Lightning Extend Streak

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in a shootout on January 13, 2026, securing their franchise-record-tying 11th consecutive victory.
J.J. Moser scored the Lightning's third-period goal, while Evgeni Malkin equalized for the Penguins late in the game.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 26 saves, earning his eighth straight win.
Nikita Kucherov scored the decisive shootout goal, helping the Lightning maintain their lead in the Atlantic Division.

Summary

Lightning Chase Record

The Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) are on the verge of a franchise-record 12-game win streak against the St. Louis Blues.
They recently matched their longest win streak of 11 games, last achieved in February 2020.
Head coach Jon Cooper praised the team’s effort and leadership, noting clear improvement since the season’s start.
Brayden Point is week-to-week with a leg injury from a recent game.
Nikita Kucherov extended his multi-point streak to 10 games.

History

Historical Context

The Tampa Bay Lightning's 11-game win streak in February 2020 highlighted their dominance in the NHL, reflecting a significant turnaround under head coach Jon Cooper. This success followed their 2020 Stanley Cup victory, marking their second championship in franchise history. The Lightning's consistent performance has solidified their position in the Atlantic Division, impacting playoff seeding and fan engagement.

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Lightning Extend Streak

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in a shootout on January 13, 2026, securing their franchise-record-tying 11th consecutive victory.
J.J. Moser scored the Lightning's third-period goal, while Evgeni Malkin equalized for the Penguins late in the game.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 26 saves, earning his eighth straight win.
Nikita Kucherov scored the decisive shootout goal, helping the Lightning maintain their lead in the Atlantic Division.

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