NHL Roundup: Blue Jackets, Lightning into triple overtime

We’re back! The NHL continues the 2019-20 playoff qualifiers after a four-month break and we’ll be here to capture all the action from every game.

Follow along here as Yahoo Sports NHL editor Arun Srinivasan keeps you posted on the key storylines, highlights, major injuries and anything else you need to know.

Blue Jackets-Lightning goes to triple overtime TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 11: Yanni Gourde #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena on August 11, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images)

It turns out it’s not just the Maple Leafs who struggle against the Blue Jackets’ defensive structure.

On the heels of last year’s shocking upset where the Blue Jackets ousted the Lightning in four games, Game 1 of this year’s series has turned into a cagey affair, heading to triple overtime.

Lightning forward Yanni Gourde scored 23 seconds into the third period to the game at 2-2 and since then, the offense has dried up. We’ll keep you posted on the results of the first of Tuesday’s four-game slate.

Tkachuk, Perry drop the gloves, Flames take lead on Dube’s brace

We have our first fight of the first round, between two somewhat unlikely combatants.

Stars forward Corey Perry and Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk dropped the gloves in the first period, agreeing to square off at the faceoff circle, before getting into a spirited tilt.

Tkachuk got the best of Perry in a competitive tilt, and while Perry’s scoring profile has dropped off in recent years, many couldn’t help but notice the similarities between the Flames’ star and a younger version of the 35-year-old.

Aside from the fight, a hockey game broke out and Dillon Dube’s two first-period goals have given the Flames a 2-0 lead. His second goal in particular is worth a few rewatches.

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