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Vasilevskiy steals the season opener as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Florida Panthers 2-1

Shots - 29

Hits - 37

Faceoffs - 47% (27-30)

Power-play - 0-for-3

Penalty Kill - 5-for-5

Blocked Shots - 9

Giveaways - 11

Shots - 43

Hits - 22

Faceoffs - 53% (30-27)

Power-play - 0-for-5

Penalty Kill - 3-for-3

Blocked Shots - 13

Giveaways - 5

Opening the season at home has been a treat Lightning fans have enjoyed for the past several seasons. Winning those home openers has also been something the Lightning have spoiled their fans of—four straight home opener victories to be exact.