Lightning Beat Ducks, First Home Win During Night of Milestones
The Tampa Bay Lightning took down the Anaheim Ducks, 4-3, to pick up their first win on home ice this season. It was a tight bout that had multiple career milestones help lead them to victory.
The Lightning opened scoring with a goal by Jake Guentzel, representing the lone score of the first period. Jacob Trouba would knot it up at one apiece in the early minutes of the second period.
The next two goals would feature a career milestone for two star players on the Lightning. Nikita Kucherov’s assist on Guentzel’s second goal of the night notched him his 1,000th career point.
The following score, Anthony Cirelli’s goal to make it 3-1, gave Victor Hedman his 800th career point and Brandon Hagel’s 300th career point. This series of milestones put the Lightning in the driver’s seat heading into the final period of play.
However, the Ducks took advantage of key offensive attacks to get back into the game. Ryan Poehling tipped a pass coming across the front of the net past Jonas Johansson to cut the lead to one. Troy Terry tied it back up a minute later.
With the clock winding down in the game, the Lightning became the first of either team to capitalize on a power play. Anthony Cirelli found the back of the net to give them a 4-3 lead, proving to be the game-winning goal.
The Lightning pick up where they left off on Sunday when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights to wrap up the weekend. Puck drop is set for 5 p.m. EDT. Meanwhile, the Ducks head south to Sunrise to take on the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Puck drop is set for 4 p.m. PDT.
Three Stars of the Game
- Nikita Kucherov (1,000th point, two assists)
- Anthony Cirelli (two goals, one assist)
- Jake Guentzel (two goals)
Video reveals incredible Jordan Love-Aaron Rodgers exchange after Packers win
Jordan Love got his chance at facing his former teammate and Green Bay Packers legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers last Sunday, with the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the NFC North club at Acrisure Stadium.
Emotions were high among fans for the game, considering that it involves Rodgers, who spent nearly two decades in a Packers uniform before moving on to the New York Jets and the Steelers.
When it was all said and done on the field, it was Love and the Packers who came up with the win. Love passed for 360 yards and three touchdowns, as Green Bay scored a 35-25 victory. He had a much better performance than Rodgers, who threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns.
Fans react to powerful moment before Love and Rodgers after Packers’ Week 8 win over Pittsburgh
The postgame meeting between Love and Rodgers had everyone’s eyes on it. A video of the short encounter captured what was said during the moment.
It was all love from both quarterbacks, with Love also making sure to tell Rodgers he wanted the Steelers signal-caller’s jersey.
Meanwhile, fans have wholesome reactions to the quarterbacks’ brief conversation.
“Until they meet in the playoffs… then it’s personal again,” said a fan on X.
Another one said: “What other team has been so lucky to have 3 great future HOFers, Back to back to back?”
From a commenter: “Crazy how the “student vs master” storyline turned into a real bond, love it.”
“Wish they did a jersey swap and pictures after the game, that pic would’ve fed families for years,” a social media user posted.
Via a different commenter: “Feels like a true passing the torch moment”
Said another: “I wish Rodgers had this same relationship with Farve 😭”
Love and the Packers will look to sustain their momentum and extend their win streak to four games when they lock horns with the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field in Week 9.
