Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 15, 2026 —

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in overtime at Benchmark International Arena, with Victor Hedman scoring the deciding goal in the extra period. Brandon Hagel added two goals for Tampa Bay.

The result was settled after regulation, when Hedman scored to give the Lightning the victory. The account of the game does not specify when the overtime goal was scored or describe the sequence leading to it. It also does not provide a date for the matchup.

Hagel’s two goals accounted for two of Tampa Bay’s four goals, while Hedman supplied the game-winner. The available information does not identify the Lightning’s other goal scorer or provide details about Seattle’s goals, assists, or the scoring progression.

The game took place at Benchmark International Arena, where Tampa Bay secured the overtime win. No additional details were provided about team records, standings implications, goaltending, penalties or attendance. The reported final score and the contributions of Hedman and Hagel are the available details of the result.


Story summarized from the original created by By Eduardo A. Encina, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.

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