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Match Report

Kucherov’s goal, assist help Lightning beat Panthers 5-2

Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist, Kevin Shattenkirk and Pat Maroon scored in their Tampa Bay debuts, and the Lightning opened the season with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
10/30/26 vs Winnipeg Jets W 5-2 NHL
10/27/26 @ Winnipeg Jets W 5-1 NHL
10/25/26 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 3-2 NHL
10/22/26 @ Pittsburgh Penguins L 0-4 NHL
10/21/26 @ Ottawa Senators L 1-5 NHL
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Team Stats

FLA TB
15
Blocked Shots
15
14
Hits
17
6
Takeaways
7
37
Shots
30
0
Power Play Goals
1
4
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
1
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
23
Faceoffs Won
36
39.0
Faceoff Win Percent
61.0
8
Giveaways
6
3
Total Penalties
4
6
Penalty Minutes
8

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Injuries

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Zemgus Girgensons Out
  • Erik Cernak Day-To-Day
  • Yanni Gourde Injured Reserve

Florida Panthers

  • Brad Marchand Injured Reserve
  • Aleksander Barkov Injured Reserve
  • Jonah Gadjovich Injured Reserve

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