Lightning Tie Division Lead, Predators Fight for Playoff Spot

0:00On March 30, Tampa Bay Lightning snagged a tight 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Sunday at Benchmark International Arena. Jake Gwinsell was the man of the match with a goal and two assists, while Brandon Hagle and Corey Perry lit the lamp for the bolts. The Lightning are rolling now, six wins, no losses, and two ties over their last eight games. That victory puts them tied with the Buffalo Sabers at 98 points for the Atlantic Division lead, and Tampa's got one game in hand to, potentially pull ahead. Meanwhile Nashville's hitting a rough patch with three straight losses, but they still hold a one-point edge over the Los Angeles Kings for that. Second wildcard spot in the West. Phillip Forsberg chipped in a goal and an assist, and Rookie Joe Akeem Camel notched his first NHL goal early in the second. Jonas Johansson stood tall and net for Tampa, with 29 saves, while Justice Anonen turned aside 25 shots for the Preds. The game flipped back and forth in the third period with quick ties and a game winner from

1:02Perry just passed a six-minute mark. Lightning keep climbing the standings ladder as the playoffs heat up, and Nashville's got work to do to lock in that postseason dance. From your team, powered by AI, this is NHL News Today.