Expert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL game from January 6, 2026 on ESPN.

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BriseBois helped select Team Canada’s roster as one of its assistant general managers and will join head coach Jon Cooper, mental performance coach Ryan Hamilton as well as forwards Brayden Point, Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel at the event for the Canadians.

Forwards Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel have been terrific this season, and their play during this winning streak looks like the makings of a new championship duo in Tampa. Kucherov has seven goals and 19 points during the winning streak, while Guentzel has four goals and 10 points.

Throughout the game, Ferrell pantomimed infractions, waved off imaginary goals, and even coached up the officials from the stands. That said, he was barred from blowing his whistle as "that could cause issues," per The Athletic's Eric Stephens.

Cooper was hired by the Lightning in 2013 and is the longest-tenured head coach in the NHL. He has coached the team to four Stanley Cup Final appearances, winning back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021.

Over the years, the NHL has seen its share of obstacles playing outdoors. During the pandemic season’s game at Lake Tahoe, a beautiful day under the sun was an incredible backdrop but it made the ice mush, prompting an eight-hour delay in the game between the Golden Knights and Avalanche until the sun went down.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to keep their five-game win streak going when they visit the Colorado Avalanche Tampa Bay Lightning (6-4-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (7-1-5, in the Central Division) Denver; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EST ...

Nikita Kucherov scored twice, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the host Florida Panthers 4-2 in a fight-filled game on Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla.

The goaltender is placed on injured reserve. Plus, the team gets back forwards Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov.

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the league-leading Colorado Avalanche 4-2 to extend their win streak to an NHL-best eight games.