The Tampa Bay Lightning have put together a nice six-game winning streak heading into their game with Florida. As a team, the Lightning are averaging 3.6 goals a game and are converting on 20 percent of their power plays. On the defensive end, they are giving up 1.9 goals a game and are killing off 82.9 percent of their penalties. The offense is led by Steven Stamkos with seven goals while Brayden Point has added 10 helpers.

The Florida Panthers have gotten off to a strong start to the season posting a 7-1-2 record. As a team, the offense is led by Panthers are putting up 3.1 goals a game and they are converting on 37 percent of their power plays. On the defensive end, they are giving up 2.7 goals a game and they are killing off 79.3 percent of their penalties. The offense is led by Carter Verhaeghe with six goals while Jonathan Huberdeau has added 10 helpers.

The Panthers started the season going 6-0-2. They have stumbled a bit, losing two of their last four games. They split their last two games against Detroit and did not look good in those two games against one of the worst teams in the league. They will have to pick things up against Tampa Bay, a team that has beaten them in nine of the last ten games. Florida 0-4 in its last four games against opponents with a winning percentage above the .600 mark, and 0-7 when playing on Thursdays.

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