Overview
- Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored third-period goals 11 seconds apart to erase a two-goal deficit and lead the Panthers to a 4-2 victory in Game 4.
- Florida now holds a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round series and can clinch the series in Game 5 at Tampa's Amalie Arena on Wednesday.
- Anton Lundell opened the scoring for the Panthers in the second period off a setup by Brad Marchand, while Carter Verhaeghe sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
- Tampa Bay briefly took control in the second period with goals by Mitchell Chaffee and Erik Cernak, also scored 11 seconds apart.
- Lightning forward Brandon Hagel left the game after a high hit from Aaron Ekblad in the second period, with no penalty called on the play.