Lightning Rally Past Kings for 5-3 Victory, Streak Hits Six

Gage Goncalves scored the go-ahead goal with 1:41 remaining, lifting the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. The win extended Tampa Bay's winning streak to six games and improved their record to 24-13-3.

The Lightning trailed 3-2 entering the third period but erased the deficit late in regulation. Anthony Cirelli tied the score at 3 with 3:19 left, crashing the net to convert a rebound for his 11th goal of the season. The play was set up by a shot from Brandon Hagel, with Nikita Kucherov earning the secondary assist. Just over a minute later, Cirelli and Goncalves combined again on the winning tally. Goncalves redirected a pass from Jake Guentzel behind the net for his fourth goal, giving Tampa Bay its first lead of the night.

Brayden Point added two goals in the game, marking his first multi-goal performance this season and contributing to a three-point outing for Kucherov. Kucherov sealed the victory with his 19th goal into an empty net in the final minute. Jonas Johansson made 17 saves in net for the Lightning, who have not lost since December 18. The team opened its three-game California road trip...