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The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime after blowing three separate one-goal leads. Darren Raddysh scored the game-winning goal. This victory marked coach Jon Cooper’s 595th win in his 1,000th regular-season game as head coach. Nikita Kucherov contributed a goal and an assist, while Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves. The Ducks, who have lost their last four games, received goals from Jansen Harkins, Beckett Sennecke and Mason McTavish. The Ducks also announced that Frank Vatrano will be out for six weeks due to a broken shoulder.

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Lightning Strike Down Ducks in OT, Cooper Celebrates Milestone Victory

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Tampa Bay Lightning edged out the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime Wednesday night, marking a milestone victory for head coach Jon Cooper. Darren Raddysh played hero, netting the game-winning goal midway through the extra frame after the Lightning surrendered three separate one-goal leads during regulation.

The victory marked Cooper’s 595th win in his 1,000th regular-season game at the helm of the Lightning, making him the longest-tenured coach in the NHL. “It’s a special night, of course,” Cooper said after the game. “But the focus has to be on what’s happening on the ice.”

Nikita Kucherov continued his impressive season with a goal and an assist. J.J. Moser and Brayden Point also found the back of the net for Tampa Bay, while Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 24 shots to secure the win.

The Ducks, struggling with their recent form, received goals from Jansen Harkins, rookie Beckett Sennecke, and Mason McTavish, who tied the game late in the third period on a power play. Goalie Lukas Dostal made 24 saves. Despite the loss, the Ducks managed to earn a point, only their second in the last six games.

The Ducks suffered another blow with the announcement that forward Frank Vatrano will be sidelined for approximately six weeks with a broken shoulder sustained during Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.

The Lightning continue their California road trip against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. The Ducks return to Anaheim to host the Minnesota Wild on Friday.

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