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Highlight: Nikita Kucherov scores the first goal of the season

The Tampa Bay Lightning kicked off the 2023-24 NHL season with a home game against the Nashville Predators. It took roughly half a period for the Lightning to find the back of the net and it was a familiar face accomplishing the feat.

The first goal of the 2023-24 season goes to Nikita Kucherov! #NHLFaceOff

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The play starts with a strong carry-in entry from Brayden Point.