Lightning stage dramatic 4-2 comeback to extend streak to seven games
The Tampa Bay Lightning secured a 4-2 comeback win against the Ottawa Senators at Benchmark International Arena. The victory marked their fourth straight game overcoming a multi-goal deficit. Despite missing key forwards due to illness, the team extended their points streak to seven consecutive matches. The Senators struck early, scoring just 18 seconds into the game. By the end of the first period, Ottawa led 2-0. Tampa Bay entered the contest without forwards Nikita Kucherov and Nick Paul, both sidelined by illnesses.
Brandon Hagel cut the deficit in the second period with the Lightning's first goal. Charle-Edouard D'Astous later equalised, netting his fifth of the season to tie the game at 2-2. Emil Lilleberg broke the deadlock in the third period, putting Tampa Bay ahead for the first time. Jake Guentzel sealed the 4-2 win with an empty-net goal at 2:12 remaining. With the result, the Lightning improved to 45-21-6 on the season. As of March 29, 2026, they sit second in the standings with 69 points from 69 games, trailing the Buffalo Sabres by two points but holding an edge over the Montréal Canadiens and Boston Bruins.
The win keeps Tampa Bay's strong run going, with points in seven straight outings. Their ability to rally from behind has become a recurring theme in recent games. The team now turns its focus to maintaining momentum in the final stretch of the regular season.
