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Panthers Shut Out Lightning to Take 2-0 Series Lead

Florida's defense and goaltending shine in Game 2, but Aleksander Barkov's injury raises concerns ahead of home games.

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov tries to get up after getting knocked down by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with center Aleksander Barkov (16), Sam Reinhart (13) and Uvis Balinskis (26) during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
TAMPA, FL - APRIL 24: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Amalie Arena on April 24, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in Game 2, securing a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
  • Nate Schmidt scored his third goal of the series early in the first period, tying an NHL record for defensemen in the opening two playoff games.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky earned his fourth career playoff shutout with 19 saves, while Florida's penalty kill stopped all five Tampa Bay power plays.
  • Sam Bennett sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final seconds of the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
  • Aleksander Barkov exited the game in the third period after a hit by Brandon Hagel, who was assessed a five-minute major for interference; Barkov's status remains uncertain for Game 3 in Sunrise.