Senators Stumble as Lightning’s Shocking Victory Sends Playoff Hopes Into Turmoil
What a night in Tampa! Emil Lilleberg really stepped up, snagging the deciding goal and racking up a personal-best three points as the Lightning clawed back to beat the Senators 4-2 this Saturday. Even without big guns like Nikita Kucherov and captain Victor Hedman in the lineup—due to illness and personal leave—the Bolts showed some serious grit. Brandon Hagel, Charle-Edouard D’Astous, and Jake Guentzel kept the momentum rolling, while Vasilevskiy stood tall between the pipes with 26 saves. Ottawa had its flashes too—Cozens and Spence lighting the lamp early—but this was another classic Tampa comeback that kept fans on their toes. The Senators’ playoff hopes took a hit with this loss, marking their first regulation defeat since mid-March. It’s a chess match now, and with just days to go before their next showdowns, both teams have everything to play for.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Defenseman Emil Lilleberg scored the go-ahead goal and had a career-high three points, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to defeat the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Saturday.



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