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Lightning Edge Bruins 6-5 in Thrilling Shootout

2/4/2026

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Summary

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The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout at Raymond James Stadium.
Brandon Hagel of the Tampa Bay Lightning scored the fastest outdoor-game goal at 11 seconds.
The Boston Bruins led 3-1 after the first period.
Nikita Kucherov of Tampa Bay Lightning scored the game-tying goal as the Lightning outshot Boston 38-14 after the first.
The Lightning will next face the Buffalo Sabres on February 3.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's outdoor game tradition began with the 1991 exhibition between the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers at Caesars Palace. This evolved into the 2003 Heritage Classic, the first regular season outdoor game, held in Edmonton with over 57,000 fans. The success of these events has since led to annual outdoor games, enhancing hockey's cultural significance in North America.

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Story summary

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout at Raymond James Stadium.
Brandon Hagel of the Tampa Bay Lightning scored the fastest outdoor-game goal at 11 seconds.
The Boston Bruins led 3-1 after the first period.
Nikita Kucherov of Tampa Bay Lightning scored the game-tying goal as the Lightning outshot Boston 38-14 after the first.
The Lightning will next face the Buffalo Sabres on February 3.

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