Victor Hedman did not play after the first period for the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 6-5 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on Friday.

The Lightning captain had an assist but played just nine shifts totaling 7:24 of ice time.

Wojciech Stachowiak had two goals and an assist, and Zemgus Girgensons also scored twice for Tampa Bay (3-0-0). Oliver Bjorkstrand had a goal and an assist, and Jonas Johansson made 16 saves on 17 shots before being replaced by Harrison Meneghin, who allowed four goals on 14 shots in the third period.

Bradly Nadeau and Givani Smith each had a goal and an assist, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored for Carolina (0-3-0). Justin Robidas and Joel Nystrom each had two assists, and Amir Miftakhov made 22 saves.

Girgensons gave th

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