Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning

47-27-8 - 2nd in Atlantic Division
Sam Reinhart restores Panthers' lead with tip-in goal Sam Reinhart restores Panthers' lead with tip-in goal

The Panthers retake the lead with less than a minute to play in the first period after Sam Reinhart tips in a goal vs. the Lightning.

Jake Guentzel nets a power-play goal for Lightning Jake Guentzel nets a power-play goal for Lightning

Jake Guentzel nets a power-play goal to tie the game 1-1 in the first period for the Lightning vs. the Panthers.

Sam Bennett bats in a goal for Panthers
Sam Bennett bats in a goal for Panthers

Sam Bennett strikes first for the Panthers with an impressive goal in the first period vs. the Lightning.

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2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Goals

    Brayden Point
  • Assists

    Nikita Kucherov
  • Points

    Nikita Kucherov
  • Defense

    • Save Percentage

      Andrei Vasilevskiy
    • Wins

      Andrei Vasilevskiy