Florida Panthers Beat Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2
A.J. Greer and Eetu Luostarinen scored short-handed goals 42 seconds apart in the second period to help the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Sunday to open a home-and-home series.
The Match Highlights
Sam Reinhart scored twice, the second into an empty net, and Spencer Knight stopped 19 shots for Stanley Cup champion Florida. The Panthers have won four consecutive games.
Nick Paul and Brayden Point scored for Tampa Bay, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 21 saves. The Lightning had won four in a row.
Key Moments
On the shift after Greer gave the Panthers the 2-1 lead in the second, Luostarinen stripped Anthony Cirelli of the puck and skated in on a breakaway and beat Vasilevskiy for another short-handed goal.
Key Stats
Florida has won four consecutive games in Tampa and improved to 7-2-2 at Amalie Arena in the past nine regular-season games.
Takeaways
- The Panthers lead the league with 10 short-handed goals, six more than any other team. The Panthers had two short-handed goals in a game for the eighth time in franchise history.
- Brayden Point has points in eight consecutive games and has 18 goals in his past 20 games.
Conclusion
The Florida Panthers came out on top in a thrilling match against the Tampa Bay Lightning, thanks to short-handed goals from A.J. Greer and Eetu Luostarinen. The Panthers continue their winning streak, while the Lightning saw their four-game winning streak come to an end.
FAQs
Q: Who scored the short-handed goals for the Florida Panthers?
A: A.J. Greer and Eetu Luostarinen
Q: How many short-handed goals has the Florida Panthers scored this season?
A: 10, leading the league by six more than any other team.
Q: Who has points in eight consecutive games for the Tampa Bay Lightning?
A: Brayden Point
Q: How many goals has Brayden Point scored in his past 20 games?
A: 18
