Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) is congratulated after his goal by teammate Nicholas Paul (20) as Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates after his goal along the fence during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)