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Can Florida Panthers Tame the Storm at Amalie Arena?

As the Florida Panthers prepare to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena, fans are anticipating a fierce battle on the ice. The Panthers have been showing a strong performance in their recent games, which could be pivotal as they head into this matchup.


Apr 23, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) shoots the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with the Lightning, the Panthers secured a narrow victory in overtime with a final score of 3-2. Their offensive play was aggressive, resulting in 37 shots on goal and capitalizing on one out of four powerplay opportunities. Defensively, they were equally robust with 65 hits and successfully blocking 15 shots. The goaltending was solid; saving 21 out of 23 shots reflects an excellent save percentage that contributed significantly to their win.


The previous game also saw an impressive display from the Panthers as they clinched another victory over the Lightning with a scoreline of 3-2. This time around, they managed to avoid overtime by securing an empty-net goal that sealed their win. Their shooting percentage stood at eleven percent as they took fewer shots but maintained efficiency in finding the back of the net.


Apr 23, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) moves the puck against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is expected to be intense as both teams have demonstrated close competition in their recent matchups. The Panthers will likely continue leveraging their powerplay advantage and physical play style while aiming for consistency between posts to keep up their winning momentum.


Fans can catch all the action scheduled for April 27th at 9:00 PM UTC at Amalie Arena or tune into various networks including TBS, truTV, TVAS, SNE, SNW, SNP for television broadcasts or Max for internet streaming coverage.


Apr 23, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) moves the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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