5: The Panthers were a perfect 5 for 5 on the penalty kill on Thursday, holding the Lightning to just two shots on goal when they were on the power play. Overall in the series, Florida is 7 for 8 on the penalty and has allowed just six total shots on goal when playing down a man.

The Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in Game 2 of the first round on Thursday night at Amalie Arena, stealing both opening road games to take a 2-0 series lead as the games transition to Sunrise.