The Florida Panthers secured a 2-1 victory over their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning, with Aleksander Barkov scoring twice in the second period. The win extended the Panthers’ winning streak to four games, while snapping the Lightning’s eight-game streak. Brayden Point got the Lightning on the board in the third period. The Panthers lead the regular-season series 2-1 and will face the Lightning again on April 15.
Veteran defenseman Seth Jones made his debut for the Panthers after being acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks. Lightning, with the best power play unit on the road, went 0 for 6 on power plays during the game. Panthers’ goalie Sergei Bobrovsky stood out with 27 saves, while the team successfully killed over 10 minutes of penalties without allowing a power-play goal.
The key moment in the game came when Anthony Cirelli’s shot for the Lightning hit the top of the crossbar and bounced out, nearly tying the game during a power play. The Panthers will next face Columbus at home on Thursday. Bobrovsky’s exceptional performances in the past two games have contributed to the team’s success, with the crowd cheering for the Panthers’ solid defensive play. This victory marks an important step for the Panthers in their quest for playoff success.
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