Lightning Defeat Jets 4-1 in Surging Performance

Raddysh, Gourde, and Kucherov lead Tampa Bay to victory over Winnipeg

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:39pm

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The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 in an NHL hockey game on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The Lightning were led by strong performances from players Tyler Raddysh, Yanni Gourde, and Nikita Kucherov, who all scored goals to power the home team to victory.

Why it matters

The win continues a strong stretch for the Lightning, who have been surging up the standings in the NHL's Eastern Conference. The loss is a setback for the Jets, who are fighting to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

The Lightning jumped out to an early lead, with Raddysh scoring in the first period. Gourde and Kucherov added goals in the second and third periods to extend the Tampa Bay advantage. The Jets were only able to muster one goal, scored by center Cole Perfetti, in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

The players

Tyler Raddysh

A forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning who scored a goal in the game.

Yanni Gourde

A forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning who scored a goal in the game.

Nikita Kucherov

A forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning who scored a goal in the game.

Cole Perfetti

A center for the Winnipeg Jets who scored the lone goal for his team.

J.J. Moser

A defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning who was involved in a play with Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele.

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What they’re saying

“We’ve been playing some really good hockey lately and it’s great to get another win at home against a tough opponent like the Jets.”

— Yanni Gourde, Tampa Bay Lightning Forward

What’s next

The Lightning will look to continue their strong play when they host the Florida Panthers on Saturday, January 31st. The Jets will try to bounce back when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on the same date.

The takeaway

The Tampa Bay Lightning are emerging as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, powered by a balanced scoring attack and strong defensive play. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets are facing an uphill battle to maintain their playoff positioning in the West.