Yahoo Sports · Dec 24, 2024
Kucherov scores before game misconduct, Lightning get chippy 4-0 win over Panthers
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and teammates celebrate against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)Lightning Panthers Hockey
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and teammates celebrate against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored before he was ejected for kneeing Matthew Tkachuk, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 in a chippy game on Monday night.