> At a Glance
> – Lightning scored 7 goals, season-worst for Flyers defense
> – Kucherov 4 points (2G 2A) in rout
> – Flyers missing 4 regulars due injuries
> – Why it matters: Tampa Bay now 9 straight wins, 5 goals/gm
The undermanned Flyers surrendered a season-high seven goals Saturday night, falling 7-2 to the surging Lightning at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Lightning Firepower
Tampa Bay opened scoring 6:05 in, Kucherov alone for the marker. Hathaway tied 1-1 at 4:15, but Kucherov struck again 2:19 later. Paul made 3-1 second period before four third-period goals sealed rout.
- Kucherov 4 points (2G 2A)
- Vasilevskiy 18 saves
- Lightning 9 straight wins
Flyers Injuries
Toccet iced minus Konecny, Brink, Drysdale, Foerster.
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Konecny | Out |
| Brink | Out |
| Drysdale | Out |
| Foerster | Out |
Ersson Struggles
Ersson 7 goals 23 shots in first January appearance. Tippett defended: “We need better in front him.”
> Toccet on Ersson: “Sometimes you’re in mud, gotta work out.”
Key Takeaways
- Flyers 0-2-0 season series vs Tampa Bay
- Kucherov 4 points
- Vasilevskiy back-to-back shutouts
- Monday rematch
The Flyers must regroup before Monday rematch.
