Obviously, the big storyline from this game was the Lightning's record-setting second period. Their 33 shots on goal in the middle stanza set an NHL record for shots in a period. Three of those shots went in the net, helping the Lightning build a 4-1 lead after two periods. But another significant segment in the game occurred earlier. After tying the game at one with Alexandre Fortin's goal, Chicago posted 13 shots on net in the final eight minutes of the first period. Louis Domingue stopped them all, including a highlight reel pad-stacking save on Patrick Kane. Domingue's work kept the game tied at one after 20 minutes and set the stage for the Lightning's second period onslaught.

The Tampa Bay Lightning won their first road game of 2018-19 after defeating Chicago 6-3 at the United Center Sunday night in a record-setting performance.

More on that in a moment.

This game was certainly a mixed bag for the Lightning. On the one hand, they squandered a 3-1 lead. After a terrific first period, they weren't able to maintain that level in the final 40 minutes (Minnesota's elevated play after the first had something do to with it, of course).

The Lightning continue their first trip of the season with a stop in chicage to face the Blackhawks on Sunday night. 

After falling to the Wild in overtime on Saturday, the Bolts face their first back-to-back of the year as they take on the Blackhawks.

Anton Stralman tied the game with less than five mintues remaining in regulation, but Mikael Granlund scored the overtime winner to give the victory.

Beginning the season with five consecutive home games sounds great, doesn't it? Well, it's great only if a team can take advantage of the favorable schedule. The Lightning knew that a challenging five-game road trip (which begins Saturday in Minnesota) spanning three different time zones awaited them after the homestand. So there was some pressure on the team to do well in the opening five. Fortunately for the Bolts, they avoided potential potholes and accumulated eight of a possible 10 points. Here are some of the reasons why they were so successful.

After a 4-1-0 homestand to start the season, the Lightning hit the road for a game trip that begins with a matchup vs. the Wild at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. 

The Wild will be playing the second half of a back-to-back after facing the Stars in Dallas on Friday night. Following Saturday's game, the Bolts face a quick turnaround as they travel to face the Blackhawks on Sunday. 

If you asked Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper before the season started if he'd be happy with his team winning four of their first five games, he'd absolutely take that every time.

Truth is, the Lightning are still a bit salty they didn't go 5-0-0.

This was an impressive win for the Lightning. The Red Wings were seeking their first win of the season after opening with an 0-4-2 record. They were coming off consecutive losses of 8-2 and 7-3. They had had two days to stew on that second defeat. So not surprisingly, they played a spirited, passionate, hungry game.

TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Debbie Baigrie as the fifth Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight's game versus the Detroit Red Wings. Baigrie, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate the money to Trinity Cafe.