Panthers vs Lightning Picks and Prediction – 4/24/2025

The Florida Panthers stay on the road Thursday night for game two of their Eastern Conference first round matchup in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Florida won 47 games this season and come into game two of the series up by one game after a four goal victory in Game 1 of this series. Offensively Florida averaged three goals on 31.6 shots per game this season and poured in six goals in game one. Defensively the Panthers were solid as well holding opponents to 2.72 goals on 26.2 shots per game. Stay in the Action with our NHL Picks.

Sergei Bobrovsky one posting a .909 save percentage for giving up just two goals on 22 shots in 60 minutes. Nate Schmidt and Matthew Tkachuk led the way for the Florida offense in game one scoring two goals apiece. Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett also chipped in heavily with one goal and one assist each.

The Tampa Bay Lightning stay home Thursday looking to rebound from their terrible loss in game one. Tampa Bay won 47 games this season but have dropped three of the last five including two in a row after their loss in Game 1 of this series. Offensively Tampa Bay has averaged 3.56 goals and 28.5 shots per game this season but have scored just two goals during their two game losing streak. Defensively Tampa Bay has allowed 2.6 three goals on 28.2 shots per game this season but have given up 14 goals over their last three losses.

Andrei Vasilevskiy struggled immensely in the net for Tampa Bay in game one with a .647 save percentage after giving up six goals on 17 shots in the game. Brayden Point and Jake Guentzel were the only real bright spots for Tampa Bay in game one scoring one goal apiece. The lightning did get one assist from 4 other players in the game as well.

Florida took game 1 and game 2 will be a must have for the Lightning. Look for Tampa Bay to come into this game locked in leading to success. Take the Lightning Thursday night to get it done as they even the series. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Lightning win 4-1.