TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers renew their heated rivalry on Sunday at Amalie Arena. The two teams faced off in a thrilling first-round playoff series earlier this year, with the Panthers emerging victorious.
Both teams have strong offensive firepower, led by stars like Nikita Kucherov and Matthew Tkachuk.
Nikita Kucherov and Matthew Tkachuk will be key players in determining the outcome of the game. Kucherov needs one assist to pass Martin St. Louis for second-most assists in Lightning history.
Anthony Cirelli needs one shorthanded goal to pass Rob Zamuner for second-most shorthanded goals in Lightning history.
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Brayden Point needs one game-winning goal to pass Vincent Lecavalier for third-most game-winning goals in Lightning history. Ryan McDonagh needs two points to reach 400 career points.
Victor Hedman needs three games played to pass Steven Stamkos for most games played in Lightning history. Victor Hedman also needs two goals to pass Tyler Johnson for seventh-most goals in Lightning history.
The Lightning will be looking to get their first win against an Atlantic Division opponent this season.
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