Panthers Claw Past Lightning in High-Scoring Encounter at Amerant Bank Arena

6-1, 4-2. The Florida Panthers have added another victory to their record, outscoring the Tampa Bay Lightning in a decisive home game. The Panthers' performance was marked by an impressive offensive display, resulting in a final score of 6-1.

The first period ended without any goals from either side, but the Panthers came alive in the second period with two goals that set the tone for the remainder of the game. They continued their dominance into the third period by adding four more to their tally. The team's shooting accuracy was on full display with a shooting percentage of 15 percent from a total of 39 shots on goal.

The Panthers' goaltender played an integral role in securing this win, saving 31 out of 32 shots and finishing with a save percentage rounding to an impeccable 100 percent. This defensive prowess was complemented by an equally effective offense; notably, one shorthanded goal showcased their ability to capitalize on all situations.

Special teams were active throughout the match as well. Despite not converting any powerplay opportunities into goals from their four chances and eleven powerplay shots, they managed to prevent any damage during penalty kills and even scored while being one man down.

The team's faceoff win percentage stood at a solid 56 percent overall, indicating strong performances during these critical moments of possession battles throughout all periods. Additionally, two empty-net goals towards the end cemented their lead and demonstrated strategic gameplay when it mattered most.

On defense, they blocked twenty shots and delivered fifty-six hits over three periods which contributed significantly to thwarting Tampa Bay Lightning's efforts to mount a comeback.

On Tampa Bay's side despite putting up sixty-two hits and blocking eleven shots themselves – they struggled offensively with only one goal from thirty-two attempts translating into just three percent shooting success rate. Their faceoff win rate lagged behind at forty-four percent which further hampered their ability to control play consistently against Florida’s assertive presence on ice.

Looking ahead for fans of Florida Panthers: The next matchup is scheduled for May 1st at Amalie Arena against Tampa Bay Lightning once again where fans can catch all action live starting at 1:00 PM Eastern Time Zone (ET).