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END GAME
Game two ends in a tie between the two teams
1P 0:25
Shot by Mitchell Chaffee for Tampa Bay, which hits Brandon Montour.
1P 2:01
Aleksander Barkov's deflected shot for Florida goes into the left side of the goal.
1P 4:55
Florida Panthers' dangerous arrival.
Brandon Hagel took a shot that was saved by the opposing goalkeeper.
1P 7:00
Nicholas Paul's offensive attempt for Tampa Bay is cleared by the home defense.
1P 9:26
Sam Reinhart wins faceoff against Anthony Cirelli and is possession of Florida
1P 11:52
So far, the scoreboard and the actions on the field have been evenly matched. Both teams are looking for a victory
1P 14:57
Anthony Cirelli gana un faceoff contra Sam Reinhart a favor de Tampa Bay Lightning
1P 16:03
Shot blocked for Nicholas Paul for Florida Panthers. Attempt by the home team
1P 19:19
Penalty Florida Panthers
Eetu Luostarinen out 4 minutes for High-sticking - double minor Erik Cernak
THIRD PERIOD BEGINS
The last episode of the game begins, where the winner of the second game of this NHL playoff series will be defined.
END OF THE SECOND PERIOD
OFFICE HOURS ARE OPEN!!! pic.twitter.com/p1sFoApa7j — x - Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) April 24, 2024
1P 1:01
Impressive shot saved by the Florida Panthers goalkeeper from Anthony Cirelli
1P 3:04
Darren Raddysh's attempt for the Lightning is saved by Sergei Bobrovsky.
1P 5:01
Dmitry Kulikov shot directly at the Tampa Bay goal and Andrei Vasilevskiy saved the puck.
1P 7:22
Shot by Eetu Luostarinen in favor of Florida Panthers that passed very close to the goal.
1P 9:12
So far, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been more proactive than they were in the first half and have tied the game.
1P 11:16
Penalty Florida Panthers
Vladimir Tarasenko 2 minutes out for Interference Brandon Hagel
1P 12:06
Tampa Bay Lightning's Anthony Cirelli beats Aleksander Barkov on a faceoff and the visiting team's possession.
1P 14:14GOOOOOOOAL
THE GAME IS TIED
Steven Stamkos scores the second goal for Tampa Bay thanks to an assist from Victor Hedman.
1P 16:53
Steven Lorentz's shot for the Panthers is blocked by the opposing goalkeeper.
1P 19:12 GOOOOOOOAL
Brayden Point scores the first goal of the game for the Tampa Bay Lightning, assisted by Anthony Duclair.
SECOND PERIOD BEGINS
We reach the second episode of the game between Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers. For the moment the locals win
END OF THE FIRST PERIOD
VLADI WHO'S UR DADDY pic.twitter.com/07xSbnCiSe — Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) April 24, 2024
1P 1:31
So far, Florida Panthers have had the most important opportunities in the game and it shows on the scoreboard.
1P 3:11
Oliver Ekman-Larsson attempts a shot in favor of the Panthers, but Andrei Vasilevskiy successfully blocks it.
1P 4:48 GOOOOOOOAL
Florida Panthers number 10, Vladimir Tarasenko, scores the second goal of the game for the home team.
1P 6:44
Penalty to Tampa Bay
Mitchell Chaffee will be 2 minutes out for tripping Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen.
1P 8:03
Faceoff won by Steven Stamkos vs. Sam Bennett, Tampa Bay gains possession of the puck.
1P 9:25
Shot in favor of Florida Panthers by Nicholas Paul, which is blocked by the Tampa Bay goalkeeper.
1P 12:00
Penalty Tampa Bay
2 minutes for Delaying Game - Unsuccessful challenge served by Michael Eyssimont
1P 13:44 GOOOOOOOAL
Sam Bennett scores Florida's first goal of the game with an assist from Matthew Tkachuk.
1P 15:43
Shot by Sam Bennett for Florida.
The puck hits the outside of the goal.
1P 17:21
Faceoff won by Sam Bennett against Brayden Point. Possession goes to Florida Panthers
1P 19:10
Missed shot by Brayden Point in favor of Tampa Bay. Attempt by the visitors at the start
GAME ON
The puck is in the air and the second game of round 1 of the playoffs between Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers is underway.
Panthers starting lineup
Lightning starting lineup
Referees
Referees:
Chris Lee
Jean Hebert
Frederick L'Ecuyer
Linemen:
Scott Cherrey
Libor Suchanek
Last five Florida Panthers games
4/21/24 vs TB 3-2
4/16/24 vs TOR 5-2
4/13/24 vs BUF 3-2 TE
4/11/24 vs CBJ 4-0
4/9/24 vs OTT 2-0
Last five Lightning games
4/21/24 vs FLA 3-2
4/17/24 vs TOR 6-4
4/15/24 vs BUF 4-2
4/13/24 vs WSH 4-2
4/11/24 vs OTT 3-2 SO
Panthers up in the series
Florida Panthers will look to take a 2-0 series lead against Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference First Round.
In the first game the Florida Panthers took the lead with an impressive 3-2 score.
Who will win tonight?
Tampa Bay Lightning injury report
The Tampa Bay Lightning will miss Haydn Fleury due to an upper body injury, Jonas Johansson due to a lower body injury and Mikhail Sergachev due to a severe leg injury.
Florida Panthers injury report
Ryan Lomberg will not make Florida's team tonight due to an unspecified illness on the report.
So far, the rest of the roster that played in the last game against Tampa Bay will be available.
Felines arrive home
Clocking in for Game 2. pic.twitter.com/VRt6mkqwV1 — Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) April 23, 2024
The Lightning are in Florida
100% Florida coded 😎 pic.twitter.com/qkX2EXvDsT — x - Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) April 23, 2024
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Playoff matchups
These are the first round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which are distributed as follows:
Eastern Conference
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers
New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Western Conference
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars
Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets
Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks
LA Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers
Players to watch in the match
Panthers forward Sam Reinhart had a great season with 57 goals, breaking his previous NHL career record of 33 in the 2021-22 season where 27 of Florida's 63 power play goals and was tied with forward Matthew Tkachuk with 55 even-strength points.
Nikita Kucherov had a great season with the Lightning, leading the competition with a career-high 144 points (44 goals, 100 assists).
The serie
Game 1: Lightning 3-2 Panthers
Game 2: Lightning vs Panthers – April 23, 5:30 p.m.
Game 3: Panthers vs Lightning – April 25, 5 p.m.
Game 4: Panthers vs Lightning – April 27, 3 p.m.
Game 5: Lightning vs Panthers – April 29, TBD
Game 6: Panthers vs Lightning – May 1, TBD
Game 7: Lightning vs. Panthers – May 4, TBD
Florida Panthers
The Panthers will try to make a return trip to the Stanley Cup Final; the goal: take their first step in the Eastern Conference Round against the Lightning. The Florida Panthers edged the Boston Bruins on Tuesday in the final game of the regular season.
Last season they were the second wild card, clinching their spot in the final days. This year they come in as one of the favorites in the East after having their second best season in their history. It is the fifth season in a row that they have reached this stage after doing it 18 times.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning took home the Stanley Cup in 2020 and 2021 and reached the Final in 2022. They began this season without goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, who missed the first 20 games due to back surgery during the offseason; they went 9-6-5 without him.
Tampa Bay has reached the postseason in 10 of 11 seasons, but this is the first time they have done so as a wild card.
Arena
Amerant Bank Arena (previously known as the National Car Rental Center, Office Depot Center, BankAtlantic Center, BB&T Center, and FLA Live Arena) is the largest indoor arena in Florida and is located next to Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, Florida. It is the home venue for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. It was completed in 1998, at a cost of US$185 million, almost entirely publicly financed, and features 70 suites and 2,623 club seats.
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