Panthers Snap Lightning's 8-Game Winning Streak in Defensive Battle

Aleksander Barkov's two goals and a perfect penalty kill lead Florida past Tampa Bay in a tightly contested game.

Aleksander Barkov scored twice in the second period, marking his first multi-goal game of the season, to secure the Panthers' 2-1 victory over the Lightning.
Florida's penalty kill was flawless, stopping all seven Tampa Bay power-play opportunities, including a critical four-minute double minor in the second period.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 27 saves, continuing his strong form after a shutout performance in his previous game against Calgary.
Brayden Point scored Tampa Bay's lone goal, his team-leading 32nd of the season, while Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 27 shots in the loss.
Seth Jones debuted for the Panthers after being acquired in a trade, contributing solid defensive play with three shots, two blocks, and one hit in over 22 minutes of ice time.