Lightning beat Panthers in Game 3 to cut series lead to 2-1
The Tampa Bay Lightning avoided going down 3-0 in their first-round series against the Florida Panthers with a 5-1 victory in Game 3.

The Tampa Bay Lightning avoided going down 3-0 in their first-round series against the Florida Panthers with a 5-1 victory in Game 3.
Tampa scored three goals in the third period to seal the victory and cut the Panthers’ lead in the series to 2-1.
Jake Guentzel led the way with a goal and two assists while goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy bounced back, making 33 saves in the win.
Matthew Tkachuk scored the only goal for the Panthers while Sergei Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 21 shots in the loss.
Game 4 between the Lightning and Panthers is scheduled for April 30 at April 30, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet+.