On Sunday, the Florida Panthers (20-11-2) face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning (18-10-2) at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Tampa Bay comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In their 5-3 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Jake Guentzel contributed significantly to the Tampa Bay Lightning's success by notching a goal and providing an assist. This season, Nikita Kucherov is the top point-getter for the Lightning, amassing an impressive total of 49 points. Close on his heels is Brayden Point, who is the team's second-highest scorer with 38 points. Point is also the standout in terms of goals, having found the back of the net 21 times this season. On the playmaking front, Nikita Kucherov leads the team with 35 assists. Over their last five matchups, the Lightning have been on a scoring tear, averaging 4.6 goals per game, which has positioned them in third place in the competitive Atlantic Division standings, just behind the Florida Panthers. Next, Tampa Bay is set to face the Panthers on home ice as they aim for another victory. Across the season, the team has been consistently productive in terms of scoring, maintaining an average of 4 goals each game.

Florida enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their games against St. Louis. In a dominant 6-1 victory against the Minnesota team, Matthew Tkachuk demonstrated his scoring prowess by netting two goals for the Florida Panthers. This season, Sam Reinhart has emerged as the top point-scorer for Florida, amassing 42 points through his impressive performance on the ice. Meanwhile, Tkachuk is not far behind, securing the position of the team's second-highest scorer with a total of 33 points to date. Reinhart not only leads the team in overall points but also holds the top spot in goals scored, having found the back of the net 20 times this season. Additionally, he is the Panthers' leader in assists, contributing 22 assists to his team's efforts. In their recent five-game stretch, the Panthers have managed to score an average of 2.8 goals per game and have positioned themselves in second place within the Atlantic Division standings. As they prepare to clash with the Lightning, Florida aims to build on their momentum and extend their winning streak. Throughout the season, the Panthers have been a formidable offensive force, averaging 3.6 goals per game.

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