Brandon Montour, Kraken earn key OT win vs. Lightning

Montour scored twice, including the winner, as Seattle defeated Tampa Bay 4-3 in overtime.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 6:13am

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Brandon Montour scored twice, including the game-winning goal in overtime, as the Seattle Kraken defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night. Kaapo Kakko and Bobby McCann also scored for the Kraken, who snapped a four-game winless streak. Philipp Grubauer made 30 saves for Seattle, who moved within three points of the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Jake Guentzel, Anthony Cirelli, and Corey Perry scored for the Lightning, who extended their point streak to six games.

Why it matters

This was a key win for the Kraken as they continue to push for a playoff spot in the tight Western Conference race. The Lightning, despite the loss, remain atop the Atlantic Division standings.

The details

Montour's overtime winner came as Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel was changing lines, with Montour faking a pass before slipping the puck between Andrei Vasilevskiy's pads. The Kraken had taken a 3-1 lead in the second period before the Lightning rallied to tie it, setting up the overtime finish.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 27, 2026.
  • Montour scored the overtime winner at 2:47 of the extra period.

The players

Brandon Montour

A defenseman for the Seattle Kraken who scored two goals, including the overtime winner, in the victory over the Lightning.

Kaapo Kakko

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who scored a goal and added an assist in the game.

Bobby McCann

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who scored a goal and added an assist in the victory.

Philipp Grubauer

The goaltender for the Seattle Kraken who made 30 saves in the win.

Jake Guentzel

A forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning who scored a goal and added an assist in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This was a crucial win for the Kraken as they continue to battle for a playoff spot in the tight Western Conference race. The Lightning, despite the loss, remain one of the top teams in the NHL and will look to bounce back in their next game.