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Lightning Dominate Panthers in Game 3 as Tkachuk Awaits NHL Disciplinary Decision

Tampa Bay's 5-1 victory narrows series deficit to 2-1, while Matthew Tkachuk's late hit on Jake Guentzel raises questions about potential suspension.

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Sam Bennett #9 of the Florida Panthers scores past Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period of Game One of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Amalie Arena on April 22, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
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Overview

  • Tampa Bay Lightning secured a decisive 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3, cutting the Panthers' series lead to 2-1.
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy was key for the Lightning, stopping 33 shots, while Nikita Kucherov contributed three assists to power the offense.
  • Matthew Tkachuk of the Panthers received a five-minute major penalty for a late hit on Jake Guentzel, prompting speculation about possible disciplinary action from the NHL.
  • Florida captain Aleksander Barkov returned to play in Game 3 after missing part of Game 2 due to a hit from Brandon Hagel, who served a one-game suspension.
  • Both teams continue to prepare for Game 4, with the Lightning aiming to maintain momentum and the Panthers seeking to rebound at Amerant Bank Arena.