Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) pins Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Kuraly (7) to the dasher as he tries to play the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Jake Guentzel (59) watches his shot get past Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mikael Pyyhtia (82) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul (20) works around Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) and right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) on his way to scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (11) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul (20) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with defenseman Emil Lilleberg (78) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)