Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Prediction: Tampa has nothing to boast

Prediction for the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers match which will take place on April 26th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Tampa Bay Lightning

After two games on the road, Tampa Bay's chances of progressing to the next stage have dropped dramatically. The team must step up their game if they cannot take the series home on a draw. In the first game against Florida, the Lightning suffered a 3:2 defeat, and in the second game they lost in overtime 3:2. The Lightning did not finish the regular season on a high note - one win and two losses, with an overall record of 10:12.

Florida Panthers

On the other hand, Florida has been on a roll since the end of the regular season, winning their last four games: 2:0 over Ottawa, 4:0 over Columbus, 3:2 in OT over Buffalo, and 5:2 over Toronto. After such a good series, the Panthers are off to a great start in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They won the first two meetings at home in the series against Tampa Bay. A win in the upcoming meeting will settle all questions about the winner of this pairing.

Expert Betting Tips

The bookmakers favor the Lightning, but we expect the Panthers to pull it off. Florida looked much better in the regular season and will come into the game after six straight wins. Unlike Tampa, which has one win in five meetings, Tampa has nothing to boast about. The Panthers are also confident against the Lightning, as their four wins in the last five games show.