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The Florida Panthers are well-positioned to take full control of the series as they return home with a 2:0 lead, with the next two fixtures scheduled on their own ice. The Tampa Bay Lightning have looked uncoordinated and have struggled to adapt to their opponent’s disciplined structure. After securing two confident victories on the road, the Florida Panthers now gain the additional benefit of home support.
Florida Panthers
Heading into Game 3, the Florida Panthers are in excellent form, having limited the Tampa Bay Lightning to just two goals across the opening two games. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 39 of 41 shots, including a shutout performance in Game 2, while defenceman Nate Schmidt has scored three goals over the two games, including two decisive strikes. On home ice, the Panthers have lost just twice in their last 12 appearances and have earned points in four of their last five meetings with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have lacked cutting edge in attack — they failed to score in Game 2 and registered only 19 shots on goal. Regular season top scorer Nikita Kucherov has managed just one assist in two games and has yet to make a meaningful offensive contribution. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has also struggled, conceding seven goals from 39 shots faced. The Lightning’s penalty kill has been particularly vulnerable, allowing three goals while playing shorthanded in Game 1. Their form away from home remains a concern, with five defeats in their last seven road games.
Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction
The series is currently under the firm control of the Florida Panthers. The depth within the squad, strong performances from key players, and consistent goaltending all favour the home team. The Tampa Bay Lightning have failed to rise to the challenge in away fixtures, and the series looks set to shift to a 3:0 advantage for the Florida Panthers.
