Nikita Kucherov scored early but was ejected for kneeing Matthew Tkachuk as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Florida Panthers 4-0 in a heated matchup.

Jake Guentzel, Mitchell Chaffee, and Brandon Hagel also contributed to the Lightning's victory, with Jonas Johansson achieving his first shutout of the season. Despite the loss, the Panthers had a strong start but struggled to capitalize on their chances.