Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Panthers Battle Lightning

     The Florida Panthers edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in overtime at Amalie Arena on Wednesday night. The Panthers will complete their preseason slate on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings in Quebec City. 
     There was no scoring during the first period. Florida broke out to a 1-0 lead at the 3:30 mark of the second. Zac Dalpe scored a power-play goal on a wrist shot. Sandis Vilmanis and Uvis Balinskis were credited with assists on the play.   
     In the third period, Tampa Bay tied it up 1-1 with 4:33 remaining. Nikita Kucherov powered in a slap shot off a feed from Brayden Point. 
     The Panthers won the game just 15 seconds into overtime. Vilmanis was able to give the Cats a 2-1 victory on a wrist shot. 

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