Svechnikov scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Lightning. It was a backhand flutterer from the top of the circles that Andrei Vasilevskiy whiffed on. Svechnikov has scuffled a bit this season -- this was his first goal in his last 10 games (three assists),

He allowed a rare softie to Andrei Svechnikov in the second period, but he was otherwise strong. Vasilevskiy had lost four straight games and to lesser lights including the Habs, Sharks and Ducks. Still,

Kucherov danced his way to the right faceoff dot, pulling a Detroit defender toward him before cutting back to the right center hashmark. Kucherov shelved his shot into the top right corner of the Detroit net for his 21 st goal of the season.

Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves to break a personal two-game ... Carolina's Jordan Staal notched a goal and an assist and Andrei Svechnikov scored as the team fell to 2-2-1 in its past five matches. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov had 31 saves.