Holmberg's Career Night Powers Lightning Past Jets 6-4

Pontus Holmberg recorded a goal and three assists for a career-high four points as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 6-4 on Thursday night. Anthony Cirelli scored and collected his 200th career assist as part of a four-goal second period for Tampa Bay, which took control of the game in the middle frame and held on for the win. The victory continued a busy Thursday night around the NHL, with Utah stunning Pittsburgh in overtime, Buffalo rallying past Anaheim 7-6 behind Tage Thompson's natural hat trick, Los Angeles edging Ottawa 6-5 in overtime, and Washington earning a third straight victory with a 4-3 win in Nashville. For the Lightning, Holmberg's breakout night was the story: the forward's four-point game set a new personal best and helped Tampa Bay's attack overwhelm Winnipeg after the Jets had kept pace early. Cirelli's milestone assist, his 200th in the NHL, came during that decisive second-period burst, and the Lightning's depth scoring proved the difference in a game where both teams found the net regularly. Tampa Bay will look to build on the win as the season's early weeks continue to sort the contenders from the chasing pack.