The Lightning grab a 2-0 series lead over the Panthers as they are firing on all cylinders. Meanwhile, the Penguins and Golden Knights received great goaltending to even their series at one game apiece.
Game 2, Lightning 3 vs Panthers 1: Lightning grab 2-0 series lead thanks to Andrei Vasilevskiy
Steven Stamkos opened the scoring around the five minute mark of the first period. That was followed by Ondrej Palat’s tally just about 10 minutes later. From that point on Andrei Vasilevskiy was nearly flawless in goal stopping 32 of Florida’s 33 shots.
“[Vasilevskiy] was outstanding,” Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said.