TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning enter play Thursday with a record of 18-1-1 in their last 20 games.
Forward Nikita Kucherov has a nine-game scoring streak, tallying six goals and 18 assists in that span. Defenseman Darren Raddysh has a career-high 17 goals this season, and his goal in Tuesday’s win versus Buffalo made him the first Tampa Bay defenseman in franchise history with a goal in five consecutive games.
The Bolts are 2-1 against their in-state rivals this season, the road team winning each game.
The Panthers have lost four straight games, surrendering 16 goals in that span.
Florida Panthers (28-24-3)
vs.
Tampa Bay Lightning (36-14-4)
When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Benchmark International Arena
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