Schmidt scores again, Bobrovsky has 19 saves as Panthers beat Lightning 2-0 for 2-0 series lead

Nate Schmidt, Panthers look to keep Lightning in check

The Florida Panthers are on fire -- and the same thing can be said for defenseman Nate Schmidt.

In Game 2, Bobrovsky stops 19 and the Panthers blank Lightning

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 19 saves in game 2 – Aerial View on Amerant Bank Arena – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media The Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Thursday at Amalie Arena thanks to 19 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky recorded his first postseason shutout since defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, and it was hi…

Florida hosts Tampa Bay with 2-0 series lead

Tampa Bay Lightning (47-27-8, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division)

Florida swept Tampa Bay and extended their lead in the “Battle of the Sunshine State” – where the two rivals meet in the round of 16 of the Stanley Cup. Toronto is in an even better position in the matchup against Ottawa. One more win and Toronto is in the quarterfinals.

Schmidt scores again as Panthers beat Lightning 2-0 for 2-0 series lead

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nate Schmidt scored his third goal in two games, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Panthers strike again, take 2-0 lead

TAMPA, Fla. — Nate Schmidt scored his third goal in two games, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.