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'I Feel Like I'm Sleeping Right Now': Dmitri Simashev Scores First Two NHL Goals to Give Mammoth a 5-4 Overtime Win Over Lightning

Dmitri Simashev delivered a stunning performance for the Utah Mammoth, netting his first two career NHL goals including the game-winner in a 5-4 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite falling behind early due to a self-inflicted goal by Nate Schmidt and scores from Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point, and Conor Geekie, Utah rallied behind contributions from Dylan Guenther, Anders Lee, and Kailer Yamamoto.

The contest also marked a historic milestone for Nikita Kucherov, who surpassed Steven Stamkos as the Lightning's all-time points leader. Mikhail Sergachev contributed an assist against his former club, while coach André Tourigny praised his team's resilience after they erased the deficit.

The third line of Lee, Barrett Hayton, and Yamamoto proved decisive, with each player recording a point in the comeback.

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