The Tampa Bay Lightning faced off against the Colorado Avalanche at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL. The game took place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Tampa Bay won the game with a score of 4-2.

Brandon Hagel played a key role for the Lightning with 1 goal and 1 assist. Darren Raddysh also contributed with 2 assists and 4 shots on goal. Colorado’s efforts included goals from Parker Kelly and Brock Nelson, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Tampa Bay’s strong performance.

In the final period, both teams found their scoring touch. The Colorado Avalanche scored their two goals in the final period. Parker Kelly and Brock Nelson each found the back of the net for Colorado. Despite these efforts, Tampa Bay scored four goals in the same period, sealing their win.

Tampa Bay’s offense was efficient, with Brandon Hagel contributing one goal and one assist. Darren Raddysh also added two assists. The Lightning’s power play unit converted once, despite having no official opportunities listed. The Avalanche outshot the Lightning with 33 shots on goal, but Tampa Bay’s defense held firm to secure the win.

Brandon Hagel played a big role for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He scored one goal and added an assist. Hagel also had two shots on goal, helping the team to their win.

Darren Raddysh was another key player for the Lightning. He did not score any goals but provided two assists. Raddysh also managed to get four shots on goal, contributing to the team’s overall efforts.

For the Colorado Avalanche, Parker Kelly and Brock Nelson stood out. Each of them scored one goal. Zakhar Bardakov also contributed with an assist, though the team fell short in the end.

What’s Next

The Colorado Avalanche hold the top spot in the Western Conference with a record of 31-3-7. Even with this loss, they maintain their position. Their strong record has been key in keeping them at the top.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are second in the Eastern Conference with a 25-13-3 record. This win helps them stay competitive in the standings. They continue to push for the top spot in their conference.

The Colorado Avalanche will play their next game at home against the Ottawa Senators. This game is on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The puck drops at 9:00 PM at Ball Arena.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have their next game on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers. This game is on Saturday, January 10, 2026. They will play at Xfinity Mobile Arena with the game starting at 7:00 PM.

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