#Box Score
[Full stats at NHL.com](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nsh-vs-tbl/2023/10/10/2023020001)
##Scoreboard – Final
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total
—|—|—-|—-|—-
NSH [](/r/predators) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5
##Scoring
Team | Goal Scorer | Description | Assist 1 | Assist 2 | Period | Time
—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | KUUUUUUUUUCHEROV!!! (1) | EV, laser | Hedman (1) | Point (1) | 1st | 9:48
NSH [](/r/predators) | O’Reilly (1) | EV, crap defending | Forsberg (1) | McDonagh (1) | 2nd | 16:15
NSH [](/r/predators) | Parssinen (1) | EV, horrible breakdown | Forsberg (2) | O’Reilly (1) | 3rd | 0:11
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | PAUL!!! (1) | PP, greasy | Point (2) | Stamkos (1) | 3rd | 2:25
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | HAGEL!!! (1) | PS | | | 3rd | 3:07
NSH [](/r/predators) | Novak (1) | PP, squeaked in | Tomasino (1) | Nyquist (1) | 3rd | 8:46
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | PAUL!!! (2) | PP, greasy | Sergachev (1) | Point (3) | 3rd | 10:52
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | KUUUUUUUUUCHEROV!!! (2) | EN | Paul (1) | Sergachev (2) | 3rd | 19:58.8
##Penalties
Team | Player | PIM | Infraction | Period | Time | Goal Scored During PP?
—-|—-|—-|—|—|—|—-
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | Perbix | 2 | High Sticking | 1st | 12:05 | No
NSH [](/r/predators) | Sissons | 2 | Slashing | 1st | 14:18 | No
NSH [](/r/predators) | Josi | 2 | Slashing | 1st | 19:30 | No
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | Stamkos | 2 | Tripping | 2nd | 10:04 | No
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | Sergachev | 2 | Holding | 2nd | 13:18 | No
NSH [](/r/predators) | Josi | 2 | Interference | 3rd | 1:17 | YES!!!
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | Kucherov | 2 | Hooking | 3rd | 7:06 | Yes :((
NSH [](/r/predators) | Lauzon | 2 | High Sticking | 3rd | 9:44 | YES!!!
NSH [](/r/predators) | Tomasino | 2 | Puck Over Glass | 3rd | 11:12 | No
##Shots On Goal
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total
—|—|—-|—-|—-
NSH [](/r/predators) | 2 | 13 | 16 | 31
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | 12 | 5 | 17 | 34
#Next Games
Date | Time | Opponent | TV
—-|—-|——–|–
10/14/23 | 7:00 PM | @ DET [](/r/detroitredwings) | SUN
10/15/23 | 7:00 PM | @ OTT [](/r/ottawasenators) | SUN
10/17/23 | 7:30 PM | @ BUF [](/r/sabres) | ESPN 🙁
10/19/23 | 7:00 PM | vs. VAN [](/r/canucks) | SUN
10/21/23 | 7:00 PM | vs. TOR [](/r/leafs) | SUN
#Notes
* Not the best opening night game ever but we got the much needed W!
* GO BOLTS!!!!
by RandomBoltsFan
39 Comments
UNDEFEATED AND LEADING THE LEAGUE IN SCORING
Strap in ya’ll, this season is gonna be wild.
THAT’S HOW YOU START A SEASON BOYS ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
boys we are so fucking back
Undefeated season?
idc what you all say but im still not sold on the goaltending just yet…
Wins are back on the menu boys
LOVE WINNING
Where’s that guy who’s a new Bolts fan? Get in here bud!!!
A win is a win, love to see it in the opener
What a fucking game to start off the season. If every game is like this then I don’t I can make it.
Johansson’s goaltending is a bit concerning hopefully it’s just the jitters.
Nick Paul does a wide variety of things, including, but not exclusively; it all.
it’s good to be back 🙂
ESPN won’t even mention Blackhawks superstar Corey Perry
Drop the 2nd period disappearing act please guys.
Otherwise hell of an effort by Johansson to hold the fort, and loved the way we fought back in the 3rd that game! We’re back boys and girls!
Good win after we put ourselves in a bad spot. Never ever count these boys out.
NICK PAUL DOES IT ALL
yeweeaaaahhoooooooo!!!!!!!
Great game from the boys!
HOCKEY IS BACK.
A win and that’s all that matters without Vasy, we looked fast out there. Hopefully Kuch can get 40goals + this year and hope that check doesn’t keep him out
Should we send ESPN an official apology for existing before their Connor Bedard circle jerk?
What a fun first win as a hockey fan and a Lightning fan! Thanks to this subreddit for welcoming me today! Still trying to understand all the nuances and details of the game but I’m learning! On to Detroit to beat the Wings!
Lightning twitter account’s replies are filled with idiots crying about Nashville being called for penalties they committed and the Lightning taking advantage of it.
Boo fucking hoo.
If JJ can do that on average we’ll be fine
r/hockey kicking and screaming
WE’RE SO FUCKING BACK
The Merela first career goal will feed millions btw.
I felt the same feelings I felt in last years playoffs… but this time I didn’t cry 🙂
That was fun. JJ looked decent. I believe he will settle in soon but hey, a win is a win!
Free chicken wings!!
Super sloppy in the middle, but that was a fun game and I feel excited for what this season holds. Love to see Paul scoring and that Hagel goal was a beauty.
It’s a good thing they cut off Tampa’s Victory celebration so they can get to 10 minutes of commercials before the Chicago game.
Man. Just really feels good to see the boys back. Great win too, every point without Vasy matters.
Starting the season with a W is welcome. Starting the season with a Holy Church of Kuch sacrifice is priceless.
Managed to survive puking all day long for this.
Hell yeah Bolts.
Need to tighten that D up, but they showed some grit in that last 2:30 after Nashville pulled the G.
Never know what you’ll get in Game 1, but definitely saw more speed and some toughness blocking shots. Glendening will become a favorite right away.
Oh, I see AutomaticFail, the troll that thinks Vasy is a fraud that we should get rid of is here doom posting about our current goalie.
And I thought other teams’ fans (I don’t believe for a second he’s actually a Lightning fan) coming here to troll is against the rules, huh.
Messy but who cares, 2 points is 2 points. Merelä looked great in his debut, love to see Paul getting some goals early on.
Big divisional road trip coming up, time to make a statement 💙⚡️
Kuch > Paul > Hagel > Paul > Kuch
We are scoring goals in fucking palindromes!
Power Play Paul
*Really* glad we got a W on International Connor Bedard Day.
Ugly win, but we are so unbelievably back. Any win without Vasy is worth so much. GO BOLTS
I’ve been hearing rumors that Nick Paul allegedly can do it all, is it true boys?