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Blues End Lightning's 11-Game Win Streak

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Jordan Kyrou scored the only goal in a shootout, and the St. Louis Blues snapped the Tampa Bay Lightning's franchise-record-tying 11-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory on Friday night. Kyrou beat Andrei Vasilevskiy with a backhand, while Joel Hofer stopped Nikita Kucherov to seal the win for St. Louis.

The Blues had been 0-8 in overtime or shootouts this season, making this their first extra-time victory. They built a 2-0 lead late in the first period before Tampa Bay's power play, led by Kucherov, tied the game. The Lightning had not lost since December 18 and were seeking a team-record 12th straight win.

This loss halts a remarkable run for Tampa Bay, which had tied its longest streak from the 2020 season—a year that culminated in a Stanley Cup title. For the Blues, it's a momentum-building win as they navigate the competitive Central Division.