Struggling Sharks Have No Answer for Point, Kucherov in Loss to Lightning

Struggling Sharks Have No Answer for Point, Kucherov in Loss to Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy tracks a puck against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game in San Jose, Calif., on March 21, 2024. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo
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SAN JOSE, Calif.—Brayden Point scored two goals, Nikita Kucherov had four assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win.

The Lightning, in the midst of a five-game road trip, extended their lead for the top wild-card playoff position in the NHL’s Eastern Conference to four points over the Detroit Red Wings.