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How the Tampa Bay Lightning have short-circuited the Dallas Stars' top line

In Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning's scoresheet had enough star power to unofficially qualify as its own galaxy.

Among the goal scorers were winger Nikita Kucherov, last season's MVP; center Brayden Point, second to Kucherov in playoff scoring; and defenseman Victor Hedman, who had his fourth straight Norris Trophy nomination this season. Even Steven Stamkos, the center playing in his first game since February, scored a goal in less than three minutes of ice time.

The wattage was much different for the Dallas Stars in the 5-2 loss, which dropped them into a 2-1 series hole.