Lightning pull ahead, stumble, pick themselves up in 4-3 win over the Ducks

Oct 25, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Charle-Edouard D'Astous (51) skates with the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesFor a moment in the second period, the Tampa Bay Lightning had shook off the shackles of their slow start and appeared to be on their way to a comfortable win against the Anaheim Ducks. Back-to-back milestone goals gave them a 3-1 lead and it seemed like they were headed to victory against a plucky Anaheim squad. The Ducks rocked the faith of the Lightning fans as they scored twice within a minute in the third period to tie things up. However, Anthony Cirelli, aka Tony Two Goals, lived up to his nickname as he fired home a power play goal to lead the Lightning to a 4-3 victory.

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