Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb 01, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Raymond James Stadium |
| Boston Bruins score | 5 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 3 | 8 | 28:13 | 0.99 | 4.50 |
| 2nd | Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 2 | 6 | 27:37 | 0.64 | 3.36 |
| 3rd | Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 27:40 | 1.28 | 3.22 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:11 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Nikita Kucherov, Darren Raddysh | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:24 | BOS | Alex Steeves | Michael Eyssimont | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:36 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Charlie McAvoy, Jonathan Aspirot | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 18:03 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Charlie McAvoy, Morgan Geekie | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 02:22 | BOS | Matthew Poitras | Mark Kastelic | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 08:18 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 10:28 | TBL | Oliver Bjorkstrand | Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel | 5v4 | 5–2 |
| 2nd 15:50 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel | 5v3 | 5–3 |
| 2nd 16:13 | TBL | Nick Paul | Jake Guentzel, Nikita Kucherov | 5v3 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 11:50 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Ryan McDonagh, Erik Cernak | 5v5 | 5–5 |
| P5 00:00 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | — | 1v0 | 5–5 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.04 | 6.44 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 40.6% | 59.4% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 3/8 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 20 | 22 |
| Blocks | 19 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Geekie | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18:43 | 0.28 | 2.65 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.27 | 1.52 |
| Matthew Poitras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:48 | 0.14 | 1.51 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:02 | 0.18 | 0.91 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:10 | 0.81 | 0.79 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14:02 | 0.59 | 0.69 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:18 | 0.06 | 0.67 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:38 | 0.13 | 0.60 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30:19 | 0.10 | 0.56 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.26 | 0.56 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:28 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.17 | 0.09 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.53 | -0.00 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:10 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.12 | -0.28 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:11 | 0.31 | -0.57 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:50 | 0.10 | -0.71 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 28:13 | 0.99 | 4.50 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 27:37 | 0.64 | 3.36 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27:40 | 1.28 | 3.22 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 29:38 | 0.72 | 2.94 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11:43 | 0.53 | 1.11 |
| Nick Paul | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:23 | 0.39 | 1.05 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.12 | 0.98 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:21 | 0.41 | 0.28 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.30 | -0.19 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.15 | -0.28 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:25 | 0.10 | -0.29 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.04 | -0.52 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:41 | 0.10 | -0.58 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:36 | 0.21 | -0.69 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:18 | 0.03 | -0.73 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.02 | -0.77 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.29 | -0.81 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 41 | 46 | 89.1% | 0.31 | O |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 29 | 34 | 85.3% | -1.59 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 6–5 on Feb 01, 2026, a one-goal game.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 6.44 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 4.04 — Tampa Bay Lightning edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 4.5 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 8 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 6–5 on Feb 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Boston Bruins 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 4.5, on 1G, 3A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 6.44 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 4.04, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 34 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 46. High-danger chances went 15 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 41 of 46 (0.31 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 34 (-1.59 goals saved above expected).