{"id":530666,"date":"2026-03-30T06:22:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T06:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/530666\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T06:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T06:22:22","slug":"lightning-rally-late-to-defeat-predators-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/530666\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightning rally late to defeat Predators, 3-2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Tampa%2C+FL&amp;city=Tampa&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Lightning+rally+late+to+defeat+Predators%2C+3-2&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Ftampa%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F30%2Flightning-rally-late-to-defeat-predators-3-2%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning overcame an early one-goal deficit to the Nashville Predators, scoring three unanswered goals in the third period to win 3-2 at home. Joakim Kemell opened the scoring for the Predators, but Jake Guentzel tied it up in the second period. Brandon Hagel, Corey Perry, and a late goal from Filip Forsberg made up the scoring in the final frame as the Lightning rallied to take the victory.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The win moves the Lightning to the top of the Eastern Conference standings, tied with the Carolina Hurricanes but holding the tiebreaker. With the Montreal Canadiens also winning, the Lightning&#8217;s lead over the first team out of the playoff race remains at 12 points, inching them closer to clinching a postseason berth.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Kemell&#8217;s first career goal gave the Predators an early 1-0 lead, but Guentzel tied it up in the second period. In the third, Hagel, Perry, and Forsberg traded goals, with Perry&#8217;s tally proving to be the game-winner for the Lightning. Tampa Bay limited Nashville to just two high-danger chances in the final frame, with goaltender Jonas Johansson making 26 saves in the victory.<\/p>\n<p>      Joakim Kemell scored the opening goal for the Predators in the first period.Jake Guentzel tied the game at 1-1 in the second period.Brandon Hagel, Corey Perry, and Filip Forsberg scored in the third period to decide the 3-2 final.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Joakim Kemell<\/p>\n<p>Nashville Predators forward who scored the opening goal of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Jake Guentzel<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Lightning forward who scored the game-tying goal in the second period.<\/p>\n<p>Brandon Hagel<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Lightning forward who scored the go-ahead goal in the third period.<\/p>\n<p>Corey Perry<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Lightning forward who scored the game-winning goal in the third period.<\/p>\n<p>Filip Forsberg<\/p>\n<p>Nashville Predators forward who scored a late goal to make it a one-goal game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Tampa%2C+FL&amp;city=Tampa&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Lightning+rally+late+to+defeat+Predators%2C+3-2&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Ftampa%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F30%2Flightning-rally-late-to-defeat-predators-3-2%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Lightning will look to continue their strong play and maintain their position atop the Eastern Conference standings as the regular season winds down.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Lightning&#8217;s comeback victory showcases their resilience and ability to respond to early deficits, an important trait as they push towards the playoffs. The win also keeps them in a tight race with the Hurricanes for the top spot in the East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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