Carlson scores twice in Lightning's 3-2 win over Wild

John Carlson scored two goals as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 at Amalie Arena on Thursday night. Nikita Kucherov assisted on both of Carlson's goals, while Anthony Cirelli also scored early in the first period. The Wild's Quinn Hughes contributed a goal and an assist, but Minnesota struggled to capitalize on opportunities. Dennis Hildeby made 34 saves for Tampa Bay, recording the team's third consecutive victory. They will next face the New York Islanders on Saturday, while the Wild prepare to play the Florida Panthers.

• 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Carlson scores twice to help the Lightning beat the Wild 3-2