The Tampa Bay Lightning scored seven goals against the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night, including one by Alex Killorn — his fifth goal in six games.

Killorn has come into this season absolutely on fire, scoring in each of the Lightning’s games thus far, save for the lone game they were shut out. And his five goals through six games already put him almost a third of the way to his career high of 17 goals in a season.

This breakout season comes just a few months after the 27-year-old winger signed a 7-year, $31.15 million contract at $4.45 million AAV (average annual value). While not necessarily a bad deal, many Lightning fans were unsure of giving a contract of that term and value to an aging power forward that had yet to hit even 20 goals in a season before.

The Harvard graduate is currently tied for the team lead in goals with Steven Stamkos, has a 38.5 percent shooting percentage and is on his way to a 68-goal, 82-point season. While those stats are unsustainable, he continues to impress. And whether it’s the shiny, new contract or some new-found skill, Killorn is playing to prove his team right.

“Whenever you sign a long-term deal, in a way it helps you relax, but in a way, you want to prove to the team that they made the right decision,” Killorn said. “When they invest so much in you, you want to be able to show (something) for it.”

Alex Killorn is the living embodiment of 🔥 to start this season. #TBLvsOTT https://t.co/LEAake1v1n — Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) October 23, 2016

He started the season on the second line with Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov, but has played the last few games on the third line with Valtteri Filppula and Brayden Point. The bump down the lineup has done nothing to limit his production, and has helped to create stronger scoring depth for the team.

Only time will tell if he can continue this level of play, but for now the Lightning and the fans will continue to enjoy his success.