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Will the Florida Panthers Continue Their Winning Streak Against Tampa Bay Lightning?

As the Florida Panthers prepare to face off against their state rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their recent winning momentum. The upcoming game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to assert dominance.


Apr 25, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) passes the puck against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

The Panthers have been on a roll lately, showcasing a strong offensive game with a shooting percentage of eleven percent in their last match against the Lightning. Their power play has been effective, scoring once out of three opportunities. Even strength play has also been solid for the Panthers, as evidenced by two goals on twenty-three shots in their most recent game.


Defensively, the Panthers have demonstrated resilience. They've managed to keep their opponents at bay with an impressive save percentage of one hundred percent across all strengths during their last outing. This defensive prowess will be crucial as they look to contain a Lightning team that is hungry for victory after falling short in previous encounters.


Apr 25, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Steven Lorentz (18) is congratulated by defenseman Gustav Forsling (42), center Nick Cousins (21), right wing Kyle Okposo (8) and defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Faceoffs have seen mixed results for the Panthers; while they won fifty-six percent of them in one game and fifty-four percent in another, there was also a match where only forty-four percent were won. Consistency in this area could be key for controlling possession and dictating play.


The physical aspect hasn't gone unnoticed either; hits totaling sixty-three and sixty-five respectively show that Florida is not shying away from body contact and are willing to battle hard for every puck.


Apr 25, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix (48) defends Florida Panthers center Steven Lorentz (18) during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

With these trends indicating strong performances both offensively and defensively, fans can expect an intense matchup where the Florida Panthers aim to continue building upon their successes while keeping an eye on maintaining discipline to avoid unnecessary penalties which could shift momentum.


The action unfolds on April 29th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time at Amerant Bank Arena. Fans can catch all the excitement live on ESPN, BSFL or BSSUN networks.

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