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Will the Tampa Bay Lightning Spark Victory in Sunrise Against the Florida Panthers?

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to face off against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, fans are eager to see if they can carry forward their recent momentum. The Lightning have shown resilience and strategic prowess in their past games, which could be crucial for their upcoming challenge.


Feb 17, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) controls the puck  from Florida Panthers center Nick Cousins (21) in the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

In a thrilling shootout victory against the Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay showcased their ability to remain composed under pressure. Their goaltending was impeccable with a 100 percent save rate during regulation and overtime, reflecting a strong defensive backbone. Despite seven giveaways, they managed to take away twelve times from Montreal, indicating an aggressive approach in reclaiming puck possession.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Lightning as they faced a tough battle against Buffalo Sabres. Although they had an impressive 57 percent faceoff win rate and capitalized on one of their powerplay opportunities, it wasn't enough to secure a win during regular time. The game ended in an overtime loss with both teams scoring two goals each at even strength.


Feb 17, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) saves a shot from Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) in the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The most concerning performance came during their visit to Philadelphia Flyers where despite winning more than half of faceoffs (54 percent), Tampa Bay suffered from defensive lapses that led to conceding six goals at even strength – two of which were empty-netters – resulting in a loss.


The venue might play into this matchup as well; playing away could test Tampa Bay's adaptability and mental fortitude. Fans can expect them to focus on tightening up defensively while exploiting powerplay situations more effectively.


Feb 17, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA;  the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers scuffle on the boards in the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

With these trends in mind, supporters should anticipate an intense battle where every shift counts. The game is scheduled for March 16th at 22:00 UTC at Amerant Bank Arena and will be broadcasted on ESPN+ and Hulu for those who wish to witness whether the Lightning can strike down their state rivals or if they'll need to regroup after another challenging encounter.

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