A dominant start to the season has seen Tampa Bay take an early lead in their series against Philadelphia, with a key goal from Mikheyev breaking the deadlock. The Lightning have now won their first four consecutive games, setting a strong tone for their campaign. Philadelphia’s struggles continue as they fail to find scoring opportunities in back-to-back losses. The momentum shift could mark a turning point in the highly anticipated matchup between the two teams.

Mikheyev scores first for Tampa Bay; Philadelphia has dropped first four games