Brayden Point had two goals an an assist, Nikita Kucherov added a goal and two assists, and the Lightning beat the Rangers​ 5-1 on Monday.

This latest defeat keeps the Rangers six points behind the Canadiens for the final wild-card spot in the East.

Scoring summary First period TBL 1, NYR 0 13:09 Nikita Kucherov (34) - Brayden Point, Jake Guentzel - PP The Lightning opened ...

The Lightning used a quick-strike offensive attack to build a first-period multi-goal lead, one they maintained for the rest ...

Even when the New York Rangers play better, meltdowns and inability to rebound from adversity typically lead to losses.