Panthers Edge Lightning in Nail-Biter Game

Panthers Edge Out Lightning in Thrilling Sunshine State Showdown

April 25, 2025

SUNRISE, FL – In a high-stakes battle between Florida’s fiercest NHL rivals, the Florida Panthers narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in a thrilling matchup at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday night. The game, packed with fast-paced action and dramatic momentum swings, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

Game Highlights

The Panthers struck first, with captain Aleksander Barkov opening the scoring late in the first period. The Lightning responded quickly, as Nikita Kucherov continued his stellar season with a power-play goal to tie the game. The second period saw both teams exchange blows, with Sam Reinhart netting his 50th goal of the season for Florida, while Steven Stamkos answered with a blistering one-timer to keep Tampa Bay in the game.

The turning point came in the third period when Panthers’ rising star Anton Lundell scored the go-ahead goal, followed by a clutch insurance marker from Matthew Tkachuk. Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made several spectacular saves to keep his team alive, but a late goal from Brayden Point wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Key Takeaways

Sergei Bobrovsky stood tall in net for Florida, making 32 saves, including a game-denying stop in the final seconds.

The Panthers’ power play went 1-for-3, while Tampa’s struggled beyond Kucherov’s early conversion.

The win solidifies Florida’s hold on first place in the Atlantic Division, while the Lightning remain in a tight wild-card race.

Post-Game Reactions

'It’s always a battle against Tampa,' said Tkachuk. 'They’re a championship team, and you have to bring your best. We knew this was a statement game.'

Lightning coach Jon Cooper acknowledged the intensity but remained optimistic: 'We had our chances, but Bobrovsky was outstanding. We’ll learn from this and get ready for the next one.'

What’s Next?

The Panthers (52-20-5) head on a critical road trip, while the Lightning (44-28-6) look to rebound against the Boston Bruins in a crucial playoff-positioning clash.

With the playoffs looming, this Sunshine State rivalry could see an even bigger chapter written soon.

Final Score: Panthers 4 – Lightning 3
Three Stars:

Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA) – 32 saves

Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) – 1 G, 1 A

Nikita Kucherov (TB) – 1 G, 1 A

— Reporting by [Your Name], NHL Correspondent

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