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The Buzzer: Killorn lives, McDavid magic, Vegas records

Tampa Bay Lightning v Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 22: Ryan Hartman #38 of the Chicago Blackhawks falls over the back of Alex Killorn #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center on January 22, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Lightning defeated the Blackhawks2-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Players of the Night: Alex Killorn takes the cake as the most prolific part of the Lightning storming back against the Flames and beating them.

Calgary was up 4-2 at one point and 4-3 heading into the third, then Tampa Bay scored four unanswered goals to win 7-4.

Killorn ended up with two goals and two assists with a +4 rating in the game. He helped Tampa Bay put together a blistering fourth line: Matthew Peca scored one goal and two assists while Cory Conacher collected two goals. Peca is now on a three-game point streak (two goals, three assists) to give him five points in as many contests this season. Imagine how exasperated the NHL would be if the Bolts unearthed another steal in Peca, even if he just occasionally pitches in?

Highlight of the Night: Connor McDavid’s two goals weren’t enough for the Oilers, as they lost 4-3 in OT to the Colorado Avalanche. One of his goals showed enough speed and tremendous hand-eye coordination to earn the highlight of the night, though:

Factoids:

Not good Flames. Not good.

Quite good, Connor. Quite good.

The Vegas Golden Knights set a new record for wins in an inaugural season for expansion team. Check out the full rundown here.

Scores

Bruins 3, Blues 1
Panthers 4, Sabres 2
Devils 4, Flyers 3
Maple Leafs 4, Rangers 0
Hurricanes 2, Canadiens 0
Senators 2, Ducks 1 (OT)
Golden Knights 3, Jets 2 (OT)
Predators 5, Kings 0
Lightning 7, Flames 4
Avalanche 4, Oilers 3 (OT)
Stars 4, Coyotes 1
Canucks 4, Blackhawks 2


James O’Brien is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @cyclelikesedins.