The Tampa Bay Lightning won the opening game of the NHL season against an unspecified opponent with a score of 5-3. Nikita Kucherov played a significant role in the victory, scoring the first goal of the 2023-24 NHL season with a one-timer from the wall above the right circle. Kucherov later sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final seconds of the game. The news of Kucherov's goals generated excitement among hockey fans, with many expressing their anticipation for the return of the hockey season.
Nikita Kucherov fires home the first goal of the 2023-24 NHL season. šØ (š„: @NHL) https://t.co/abXgQPrgAJ
Nikita Kucherov scores the first goal of the 2023-24 NHL season š„ (via @NHL) https://t.co/IwfjIGnogl
NIKITA KUCHEROV POTS THE FIRST GOAL OF THE SEASON ā” šŗ: ESPN/ESPN+ https://t.co/8SWKjZTuXK
NIKITA KUCHEROV WITH THE FIRST GOAL OF THE 2023-24 NHL SEASON ā First goal scorer (+1300) š° https://t.co/JbT7Vuldm5
Kucherov with a one-timer makes it 1-0 Lightning with just over 10 to go in the first
Kucherov with the first goal of the season, a one-timer from wall above the right circle that goes through Stamkos' screen and into the net. #GoBolts up 1-0 midway through the first.
#Bolts grab the early lead and it's Nikita Kucherov with a bomb off a pass from Hedman. 1-0 game with 10:12 left in the first.
an empty net goal for Kucherov 5-3 Tampa Bay Lightning
Kucherov empty netter makes it 5-3 with 1.2 seconds left.
Kucherov empty netter with 1.2 left, #GoBolts will take the opener 5-3
Kucherov with the empty-net goal to seal it. #Bolts win the first game of the NHL season 5-3. Who missed hockey season?