Lightning Strike Late, Hand Ducks Another Loss

Lightning Strike Late, Hand Ducks Another Loss
Simon Benoit (13) of the Anaheim Ducks checks Cole Koepke (45) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of a game at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Oct. 26, 2022. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images
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Brandon Hagel tallied a tiebreaking, power-play goal late in the third period as the Tampa Bay Lightning won for the first time on their three-game California trip, beating the Anaheim Ducks 4–2 on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

On Tampa Bay’s third power play, Hagel fired a high shot in for the game-winning goal. Nicholas Paul, who also had an assist, scored into an empty net with two seconds remaining for the final margin.