Dmitri Simashev absolutely WENT OFF, scoring his second goal of the game at 1:44 in overtime, snatching a wild 5-4 win for the Utah Mammoth over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night! This game was a back-and-forth thriller, and Simashev was clutch when it mattered most.
Kucherov Etches His Name in the History Books
Before Simashev played hero, this game already had a massive moment. Nikita Kucherov became the Tampa Bay Lightning’s all-time franchise leader in points when he assisted on Brayden Point’s goal with 7:18 left in the first period. That assist pushed Kucherov to an incredible 1,138 career points, just one more than former teammate Steven Stamkos, who had held that record since way back in April 2022. Kucherov has played his entire career with Tampa Bay since 2013, and watching him hit that milestone was wild, even for an opposing fan.
Mammoth Claw Their Way Back to Victory
This game was a constant battle, with the Lightning taking a 1-0 lead early in the first period after Charle-Edouard D’Astous was credited with a goal thanks to a Mammoth player’s unfortunate tap that went right between goalie Karel Vejmelka’s legs. But the Mammoth didn’t blink. Kailer Yamamoto evened things up less than two minutes later with a breakaway goal, showing off some serious speed. Pontus Holmberg put the Lightning back up 2-1, and then Point’s record-setting goal made it 3-1.
The Mammoth kept fighting. Anders Lee, Dylan Guenther, and Yamamoto all lit the lamp for Utah. Vincent Trocheck notched two assists, while Clayton Keller, Andrew Peeke, Mackenzie Weegar, and Sergachev each picked up one helper. On the Lightning side, D’Astous, Holmberg, and Conor Geekie scored their goals, with assists from D’Astous, Ryan McDonagh, Scott Sabourin, and Erik Cernak. But it was Simashev who brought it home, first tying the game at 4-4 with just 2:28 left in the second period with his first goal, and then, BAM, burying the winner in overtime. What a finish!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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