Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning
On the ice
CAR shoots leftTB shoots right 
Shots on goal
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 6 | 11 | 14 | 31 |
| TB | 11 | 10 | 7 | 28 |
In net
Amir Miftakhov22/28 SV, .786
Jonas Johansson16/17 SV, .941| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| TB | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Who won: Lightning 6-5
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-5 on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Benchmark International Arena. Wojciech Stachowiak led the Lightning in goals (2). Bradly Nadeau led the Hurricanes in goals (1).
Play by play
- End of the 3rd period
- End of the 3rd period
- P3 0:06
Givani Smith hit Ethan Gauthier
- P3 0:08TO
Giveaway by Bradly Nadeau
- P3 0:12
Justin Robidas faceoff won against Jack Finley
- GOALP3 0:12
Goal! Wrist shot
Bradly Nadeau
Bradly Nadeau Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Givani Smith (1), Joel Nystrom (2)
CAR 5 - 6 TB - P3 0:16
Joel Nystrom Slap Shot Off Crossbar
- P3 0:20
Joel Nystrom shot blocked by Dominic James
- P3 1:06
Tyson Jost Snap Shot Wide Right
- P3 1:19
Jack Finley faceoff won against Justin Robidas
- P3 1:21
Tyson Jost Wrist Shot saved by Harrison Meneghin
- P3 1:40
Noel Gunler Slap Shot Off Crossbar
- P3 2:02
Dylan Duke Backhand Wide Right
- P3 2:17
Mike Reilly Slap Shot Wide Left
- P3 2:37
Max Crozier Snap Shot saved by Amir Miftakhov
- P3 2:49
Mike Reilly shot blocked by Dominic James
- P3 3:10
Dominic James faceoff won against Justin Robidas
- P3 3:13
Kevin Labanc shot blocked by Dominic James
- P3 3:35
Givani Smith Tip-In saved by Harrison Meneghin
- P3 3:48
Tyson Jost Wrist Shot saved by Harrison Meneghin
- P3 4:01
Bradly Nadeau shot blocked by Jack Finley
- P3 4:24
Jack Finley faceoff won against Kevin Labanc
- P3 4:24
Zemgus Girgensons High-sticking - double minor against Jesperi Kotkaniemi
- P3 4:36
Jesperi Kotkaniemi faceoff won against Jack Finley
- P3 4:36
Brayden Point Tripping against Josiah Slavin
Leaders
CARTB 
