In Game 2 of the playoff series, the Florida Panthers secured a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, largely thanks to Nate Schmidt's early goal and Sergei Bobrovsky's impressive 19-save shutout. Sam Bennett added an empty-netter, while Aleksander Barkov's playmaking shone through an assist. Both teams displayed excellent penalty kills, with Tampa failing to score on five power play attempts, while Florida remained scoreless on three. This win gives the Panthers a 2-0 series lead as they prepare for Game 4.
Nate Schmidt opened the scoring for the Florida Panthers just 4:15 into the game, providing the lone goal Sergei Bobrovsky needed to secure the shutout.
The special teams' performance was crucial, with both teams showcasing impressive penalty kills; Tampa Bay could not capitalize on their five power play opportunities.
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