The Tampa Bay Lightning got back in the win column on Thursday night, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in a shootout at AMALIE Arena to earn a season series split with their Western Conference opponent. Jake Guentzel scored the lone goal in the three-round shootout.

WILLIAM LIANG | AP ] The Lightning’s top five goal-scorers — Brayden Point (23), Jake Guentzel ... during the first period of Sunday's game in Anaheim. The Ducks won 4-1.

Update: Brayden Point will not play tonight due to missing ... lineup on Thursday when they are back home to host the Anaheim Ducks.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will kick off their two-game homestand with a cross-conference matchup against the Anaheim Ducks tonight at 7 p.m. The Bolts (23-16-3) are coming off a disheartening 6-2 loss to a key division rival in the Boston Bruins.

For the first time in four years, Sean Payton is headed to the playoffs, and the Denver Broncos coach is realizing he missed the experience.

Thursday’s game that pits the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Anaheim Ducks, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.

Blues backed Montgomery up by being ready to rock; Thomas line atoned for poor game in Minnesota; Blues blazing on offense

Robert Thomas scored twice to lead the St. Louis Blues past the visiting Anaheim Ducks 6-2 Thursday night ... Tyler Tucker also scored for St. Louis, Brayden Schenn had two assists, and Joel ...

The Ducks will conclude a six-game road trip this afternoon with a tough test in South Florida, facing off with the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. PUCK DROP: 3 P.

Here are three reasons to like the Lightning’s new-look power play. Thursday’s moves were transformative, because the personnel and positional changes made it difficult to tell which was the top unit and which was the second. Point men Victor Hedman and Darren Raddysh switched units, with Brayden Point and Jake Guentzel matched with Raddysh.

While the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to move up the Eastern Conference standings, their captain Victor Hedman keeps checking off milestones. The Lightning and their hulking defenseman will finish a two-game homestand Saturday night against the sizzling Detroit Red Wings in the opener of four matchups between the Atlantic Division foes.