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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Local NewsOctober 30, 2026Hillsborough County

Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Winnipeg Jets 6-4 to remain unbeaten at home

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Pontus Holmberg recorded a career-high four points to help the Tampa Bay Lightning secure a 6-4 victory against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, improving their home record to 6-0. The win ties a franchise record for the start of a home season, while extending Winnipeg's winless streak to seven games.

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Why It Matters

The Tampa Bay Lightning tied a franchise record by starting the season 6-0 at home, while the Winnipeg Jets fell to 0-5-2 in their last seven games following a 17-save performance by Andrei Vasilevskiy and a multi-goal night from Neil Pionk.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-4 on Thursday night.
  • Pontus Holmberg set a career high with four points, consisting of one goal and three assists.
  • The win improved the Lightning's home record to 6-0, tying a franchise record to start a season.
  • Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli each contributed a goal and two assists for Tampa Bay.
  • Brayden Point, John Carlson, and Conor Geekie also scored goals for the Lightning.
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 17 shots in goal for Tampa Bay.
  • Neil Pionk scored twice in his 600th game for the Winnipeg Jets.
  • Kyle Connor and Dylan Samberg also scored for the Jets, and Mark Scheilffele recorded three assists.
  • Stuart Skinner allowed five goals on 21 shots before being replaced by Nico Daws to start the third period.
  • Nico Daws made nine saves in his Winnipeg debut.
  • The Winnipeg Jets extended their winless streak to seven games (0-5-2), including three consecutive regulation losses.
  • Winnipeg's last victory occurred on Oct. 13.

Who's Mentioned

PersonDawson Mercer“Registered his first point with the Jets”PersonPontus Holmberg“Lightning player who recorded a career-high four points”PersonBrayden Point“Lightning player who scored a goal”PersonJohn Carlson“Lightning player who scored a goal”PersonConnor Hellebuyck“Goaltender traded to New Jersey”OrganizationWinnipeg Jets“NHL team that lost the game”PersonAnthony Cirelli“Lightning player who had a goal and two assists”PersonDylan Samberg“Jets player who scored a goal”PersonStuart Skinner“Jets starting goaltender who allowed five goals”PersonAndrei Vasilevskiy“Lightning goaltender who stopped 17 shots”PersonBrandon Hagel“Lightning player who had a goal and two assists”locationNew Jersey“Destination of traded goaltender Connor Hellebuyck”PersonConor Geekie“Lightning player who scored a goal”PersonDominic James“Provided a pass for a goal”PersonNico Daws“Jets goaltender who made his Winnipeg debut in relief”PersonNeil Pionk“Jets player who scored twice in his 600th game”PersonMark Scheilffele“Jets player who had three assists”OrganizationTampa Bay Lightning“NHL team that won the game”PersonKyle Connor“Jets player who scored a goal”PersonPerfetti“Fed Samberg for a goal”locationTAMPA“City where the game took place”