The story

The Lightning beat the Kraken 6-2. Expected goals had it close, 2.2 to 1.8. Hat trick for Nikita Kucherov, plus two assists. Four points for Brandon Hagel: one goal and three assists.

• Nikita KucherovHat trick

  Hat trick for Nikita Kucherov, plus two assists. He also had 13 shot attempts against an average of 6.9. His goal stood up as the winner. The Lightning beat the Kraken 6-2.

• Brandon HagelBig night

  Four points for Brandon Hagel: one goal and three assists. He has 31 goals this season. He played 17:21 and had two shots on goal. It finished 6-2 for the Lightning.

• Anthony CirelliBig night

  Anthony Cirelli had three points, one goal and two assists. That was his 16th goal of the season. He played 15:48 and had two shots on goal. The Lightning beat the Kraken 6-2.

• Jacob MelansonPhysical

  Jacob Melanson threw 9 hits, the most in the league that night. He has 5 points in 30 games this season. The Kraken fell 6-2 to the Lightning.

• Bobby McMannStreak

  Bobby McMann has scored in 3 straight games. That was his 23rd goal of the season. He played 16:58 and had two shots on goal. The Kraken lost 6-2 to the Lightning.

• Philipp GrubauerRough night

  Philipp Grubauer allowed 5 goals on shots worth 2.2 expected goals. That is 2.8 more than an average goalie would have given up. The Kraken lost 6-2 to the Lightning.