Florida Panthers aim for sweep of Tampa Bay Lightning
Panthers look to finish off Lightning in Game 4
TAMPA – The Florida Panthers will try to finish off a stunning sweep of the cross-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning when they hit the ice for Game 4 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Panthers in control
The Panthers have been the dominant team in the series so far, winning the first three games by scores of 4-1, 5-4 and 6-2. They have been led by the scoring of Carter Verhaeghe, who has four goals and two assists in the series, and the goaltending of Sergei Bobrovsky, who has a 2.00 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage.
The Lightning, meanwhile, have been uncharacteristically sloppy and undisciplined in the series. They have taken too many penalties, and their power play has been ineffective. They will need to clean up their game if they want to avoid being swept.
Puck drop for Game 4 is set for 7 p.m. at Amalie Arena. The game will be televised on Bally Sports Florida and ESPN.
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Conclusion
The Panthers are on the verge of making history. If they can sweep the Lightning, they will become the first team in NHL history to sweep a defending Stanley Cup champion in the second round of the playoffs. It would be a stunning accomplishment for a team that was not expected to be a contender this season.
The Lightning, meanwhile, are facing elimination. They will need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to keep their season alive.
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