Nikita Kucherov opened the scoring for the Tampa Bay Lightning before being ejected for kneeing Matthew Tkachuk, leading to a 4-0 victory over the Florida Panthers. Jake Guentzel, Mitchell Chaffee, and Brandon Hagel also contributed goals, while Jonas Johansson secured his first shutout of the season.

The game featured a physical tone, with both teams racking up penalties. Despite Florida's recent winning streak, they struggled to capitalize on power plays, ultimately falling short.