The Tampa Bay Lightning face an uphill battle against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the playoffs with a 3-0 deficit. The Lightning's lack of experience and depth on defense, Nikita Kucherov's absence, power play struggles, and Bobrovsky outplaying Vasilevskiy are key factors contributing to their current predicament.
To turn the series around, the Lightning must address these issues and show resilience. Winning four games in a row is a daunting task, but with potential improvements in key areas, they still have a fighting chance.