NHL Game 3 Highlights | Panthers vs. Lightning - April 25, 2024

Steven Lorentz scored his first playoff goal and added a helper while Brandon Montour tallied two points of his own as the Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
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00:00:00 - 1st Regulation Period
00:02:51 - 2nd Regulation Period
00:07:39 - 3rd Regulation Period

[@tylerkulchinsky2167]

Bobrovsky and Anderson have been absolute monsters so far

[@tsikkitsikkiBANGBANG]

Andersen, you mean? He's Danish, not American with Swedish family roots (Anderson comes originally from Swedish surname Andersson [son of Anders]).

[@steveleonard1467]

@@tsikkitsikkiBANGBANG 😂😂😂😂

[@valmettirakkori2563]

Andersen gonna get injury last game vs isles

[@scottstenlund433]

andersen allowed 3 goals on 12 shots in game 2.....wym

[@JetFuelSE]

@@tsikkitsikkiBANGBANG D*nish*

[@alexwind7123]

Remember when everyone said Bobrovsky was one of the worst contracts in the league and how bad he is…

[@jon8004]

To be fair, it was one of the worst contracts, and he was bad. He just reversed that. Surprisingly.

[@tjayk9127]

@@jon8004if anything that makes it a absolutely great contract 😂

[@planetcaravan2925]

Hi bob

[@baibureh8816]

How many cups has he won with Florida??? At last count vasy has two with Tampa. Case closed.

[@thereisnowayyouareforreal5156]

@tjayk9127 nah he hasn't played like this for 70% of his contract lol been fun to watch, but like too many Russians he's been mentally checked out once making his big contract

[@johnshields6852]

I'm kinda surprised to see the bolts having bad body language, some lackluster energy at times, Florida looked fresh and charged for 60 minutes, Kuch didn't seem himself, honestly I've never seen him so out of sorts, he's usually the smartest most clever player on the ice. Give the panthers credit.

[@user-fr3cy7ed9u]

Чучелоффф может набивать стату только на аутсайдерах, да на секондарях. Самый переоцененный игрок.

[@smilanesi98]

Just the changing of the guard. It happens in sports.

[@voittolehti2432]

Panthers know how to play Tampa very well and they are very hungry. I think they will be going all the way and if let's say VGK will be there and Florida stays healthy, I think Florida has the upper hand this year.

[@kevinstull8552]

Kucherov was out of sorts as well when the Blue Jackets swept the Lightning back in 2019. He was so out of sorts he even got a one game suspension during that series due to frustration.

[@MikeyBrisson]

Kuchy is so pathetic lmao

[@kylenewcomer9697]

That ladies and gentlemen, is the sound of Tampa's window officially slamming shut.

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

Are they gonna trade Point, Kucherov, Hedman, Sergachev, Cernak, and Vasilevskiy now so that they can completely bottom out?

[@jon8004]

@@user-by3nd4rm6c You guys are nuts. No. They're not going to do any of those things. This team's window is fine. It's narrowing, but they're far too good to "bottom out." They might make a trade or two, but they're still going for it. So long as they have Nikita Kucherov, this team is GOING FOR IT. Unless, of course, they miss the playoffs. Twice. They'd have to miss it twice.

[@BobbyT.]

I’m going to have to disagree and I dont want to see the lightning win again. Their core is still going to be really good imo for a little while they just need to fix some of their depth and I think they can still be a threat in the East and could be contenders again. Kuch, Vasy, Stamkos, Point, Hedman, and Sergachev are still an elite mix of players surround them with the right guys and they’ll be good

[@thebigpicture2032]

@@BobbyT. That’s what they said in Pittsburgh instead of realizing the window actually had closed. Come to think of it, they still think they have a window in Pittsburgh lol!

[@kyledodson2992]

Yeah no. Thats still a great hockey team.

[@tiger5869]

Officer Bob is on the case yet again. Lightning top line has been shut down pretty hard as well, which I imagine can be attributed in large part to Barkov and Ekblad.

[@Smorj3]

With Barkov and Reinhart on the top line, Panthers essentially have 4D when they’re defending 😅

[@joshs.9036]

Hope Kucherov is ready to tell Lightning fans to chill with the cheers in game 4. Wouldn't want it to get too loud especially if you're down 3-0. Would be ridiculous.

[@traumamed9449]

#1 bullshit, to be precise

[@humanbeing2420]

What do you mean?

[@kolasillers7776]

@@humanbeing2420 Games vs Montral.

[@joshs.9036]

@@humanbeing2420 Quoting Kucherov's take in '21 vs the Habs in the finals.

[@user-cq2dj3xl6v]

They won game 4😊

[@Star-95777]

Tampa, Islanders, and the Caps will most likely have an early exit, unless a miracle happens for them

[@anthonyrousseau8050]

Add the Stars to that list.

[@Horsewrangler780]

Probly toronto as well.

[@anthonyrousseau8050]

@@Horsewrangler780 Toronto won a match so even if it's a (typical) early exit , it won't qualify as a sweep.

[@HunterMagunter]

Add leafs to that list

[@mikem9536]

@@anthonyrousseau8050 Leafs will be out in 5.

[@thereisnowayyouareforreal5156]

Looking like a passing of the torch in florida. Tampa can bounce back (likely next year) but its definitely official. Florida is the best team in florida

[@ska8terboy14]

No power play for the cats and 4 for Tampa? Crazy

[@pmczapczara5332]

And 2-3 of the 4 TB got were weak af. Tampa and Carolina dive alot because they rely on their PP.

[@872463051]

FL just needed to practice their PK a bit more for next round

[@jeremy_logan]

All-Star competition Kuch is in full-swing

[@myselfnooneelse3358]

Watched the game, Tampa works really hard but makes mistakes. Turnovers. Bad, harsh decisions. Panthers play smart hockey. Waiting for mistakes and cashing in on them. Bobrovsky is insane. You wouldn't think he's 35. Back on the case!

[@justinnzamora5366]

Florida looking to return the favor against Tampa from two years ago (albeit in an earlier round)? Should we mention that Bobrovsky has a chance of eliminating the Lightning, much like five years ago? The Panthers are looking to put down their "big brother."

[@kingfisherrr3134]

Reinhart is getting a bag

[@ugrymugrymiy]

It seemed like the cats were playing at half strength. As soon as Tampa scores, Florida tenses up a little and the Bolts have no chance. Panthers forward, for a cup!!!

[@Dylan-Rodger]

Little bro an't so Little now tampa. Bob is putting tampa in their place back in 2019.

[@nonspicymemes5753]

Tampa is still 2-1 against the panthers in the playoffs and has 3 cups compared to 0. If winning one series negates all that then I have waterfront property in Iowa to sell you

[@Apoch86]

@@nonspicymemes5753You are sure sensitive... Next game could actually "negate" Tampa from continuing through the playoffs... Panthers have been on an upward trajectory the last couple years... History, is just that... History... You can't rewrite it... The only thing that matters right now, is what's happening right now... If Tampa lose the next game, it's nighty-night, see you next season... I'm not even a fan of either of these teams and I can see that.

[@caiphuscain2446]

​@Apoch86 how many times will he go ...

[@Penguinzero1]

@@nonspicymemes5753cry more. Florida is the better team this year

[@69barcelon]

Im sure Florida Panthers is saving the best for last ! some fans here forgot that on February 17 of 2024 ,The Panthers beat the Lighting 9-2 in Tampa !

[@jamesmckay8427]

Great to see Lorentz get the game winner! I used to watch him play for the Florida everblades in the echl

[@HunterMagunter]

Florida is the team to beat

[@elitetrader5468]

Hard to say. I'm rooting for them, but so many good teams like the Rangers, Vegas, Boston, etc.

[@darrenfleming7901]

@@elitetrader5468 we're heading straight for a Vegas Panthers rematch if you ask me

[@mr.devil9577]

​@@elitetrader5468rangers top heavy and PP merchants they got presidents trophy bc they played in the easiest division in the league 🥱

[@nightwing5405]

​@@elitetrader5468 my rankings would be 1. Hurricanes 2. Panthers 3. Stars 4. Rangers 5. Bruins

[@jamesowen6888]

@@nightwing5405So you have the Stars ahead of Vegas who is up 2-0 against them? Makes sense..

[@quincee3376]

Bolts are in trouble. But i doubt they get swept. They should be able to win game 4.. this series has been close even though it's 3-0 in games. All 3 games have been pretty even. Panthers look great though.

[@Nonchalant1994]

G1 and G2 were not as close as the final score would indicate and Panthers still won tonight after TBL come out in the 2nd period looking like a different team that dominated the first 15m of said period. Lightning were always in over their heads in this matchup. All the Bolts fans that grew up as Cats fans but jumped shipped bc they were tired of the losing are free to feel out of place now.

[@HighSpeedForLives]

Tampa's sweep is the last thing I expected in the first round.

[@tomassikora6879]

And yet you are witnessing it

[@Shawni161]

Every team has their good runs, tampa’s championship days are slowly going bye bye, time for a few to retire and start the rebuild

[@HighSpeedForLives]

@@Shawni161 some guys there were really nice in regular season, but was that everything that they have?

[@bens.7523]

They haven't been swept yet. I honestly wouldn't be surprized to see a reverse sweep! I don't think it's going to happen though! I'm a Leafs fan and REALLY don't want to play the Panthers in the second round.

[@HighSpeedForLives]

@@bens.7523 so you can relax, that wouldn't happen :)

[@dev...5150]

Good game Panthers... Definitely the better defensive team in front of your goalie... I'm just hoping to see a game 5 at this point... lol

[@DavidK91191]

Stolarz probably getting the start next game bobs been insane

[@jacksonmoon4882]

I’m a Lightning fan and I’m upset with this playoffs series

[@tjayk9127]

We like that

[@auralstream]

I'm a Panthers fan and I'm pleased with this series

[@georgtrakl1627]

@@auralstream im also pleased with 3 cups for tampa, what about u?

[@auralstream]

@@georgtrakl1627 Congrats on the past. I like to look forward to the future.

[@TheRiverweasel09]

@@georgtrakl1627 oh yes, this again. y'all starting to sound like bitter Yankees fans these days.

[@MrStevesparkz]

This panther team is firing on all cylinders right now. In rooting for a panthers Oilers final

[@nathancalhoun9200]

That would be absolutely insane hockey…man I hope it happens!

[@HighSpeedForLives]

Mission impossible, it seems all Canadian teams will play golf after 1 round

[@davidjohnson-fw5co]

Florida wins again. Their good forecheck, defense, goaltending and balanced scoring too much for Tampa. Tampa now down 3-0 . The series is over.

[@russell-di8js]

Congrats to the Panthers, such an awesome side to watch!

[@user-ng2by9wd3o]

Кучеров силы в регулярке забыл, Боб реально тащит,а вот Василевский сильно переоценен

[@bloodyfox6953]

Незабывайте, что у Василевского была операция в этом сезоне.

[@ramzavalts1181]

Игроки типа Кучерова или Овечкина львиную долю очков в большинстве набирают. А в Кубке обычно и удалений меньше и у соперника есть время под тебя подстроиться. Вот они и сдуваются.

[@borisbritva5869]

он тащил тож дохрена нл не суддьба каждый год что боб тварит просто нухно видеть

[@Synnchro]

Рядовой Куча в своем репертуаре.

[@witoldpilecki9052]

A demonstration of the Lightning team's preparation for the golf season. The goal is almost accomplished, but there's one more game to play without getting off the couch like I did.

[@GeorgiyRasskazov]

Флорида Пантеры Вы Лучшие!!! ✌💪👍🔥🏆

[@PierLuc111]

Kucherov MVP , anyone? I know it shouldn't touch the playoff , but what's the use of a legendary season to get out in 4.

[@FrDr1991]

The Panthers play with freaking purpose

[@billytessio6326]

Crazy OEL is going to the 2nd round.

[@RAGINGWATERS70]

Nothing against Tampa, but they aren't coming back! My Penguins, after back to back...never became the same team.

[@thesonofgod8884]

Calling Florida to win the cup right now .. gl

[@user-rg3ue1jo1r]

Василевский к сожалению не набрал до начала плей офф форму, Кучерова что то не было видно сегодня, а он как раз бы пригодился. В целом пантеры были более заряденые

[@jeffwenberg4321]

This is a tough series for me. Although im a Canucks fan, born and raised in Vancouver, I like these teams.

[@brandontong759]

Hell yea. From BC too but go Florida

[@westernmac5944]

Panthers are pure beast. They’re going to be tough to get by in the East.

[@brandynmokry2258]

My Bolts have let me dowm in ways I didn't even concieve as possible, how do you explain a multi-goal differential loss on home ice when you've been given 4 power plays to the oppositions 0 power plays? And you're supposed to have the best power play in the league? No excuse and Cats in 4, it's over already. -a very dissapointed Bolts fan

[@tocs777]

Yeah I’m a lightning fan too. Their weaknesses have shown all season long, turnovers, sloppy plays and bad defense. This is just a case of Florida being the better team than us in all areas, it happens. Can’t win a very year.

[@Unapproachable_Light]

They've won 2 cups recently. I began watching my team, the Leafs, when I was 10. I am now 65.

[@sir.william2278]

As a lifelong panthers fan. First time?

[@user-cl5mn5ll5g]

Panthers v Canes ECF pt 2 would be legendary

[@elitetrader5468]

I'd be ok with that. I want Boston and the Rangers gone.

[@laurisiltanen8348]

still feel this could go either way

[@Supkem77]

Wouldn't it be nice if the lighting goal horn was from the movie "Cars" every time they score all I can hear is Lightning McQueen saying KA-KA-CHOW"

[@DukeNauticus]

After watching Tampa shred a lot of my favorite teams over the past few years, I'm kinda shocked by how sloppy they now seem.

[@spacezach14]

I’m a Florida panthers fan and bro I can’t not wait for tonight!

[@Moobeus]

I know this series isn’t over but I think the narrative that Tampa was sand bagging during the season has been disproved at this point. I just don’t think they are a consistent team this year and that’s why they didn’t do aswell in the regular season, not purposeful sandbagging.

[@Nonchalant1994]

You'll just say anything to undercut the Cats dominance. You want no part of this team.

[@Moobeus]

@@Nonchalant1994 huh? I’m literally a Florida panthers fan I even have a bet for them to win the cup lmfao? I’m literally praising the panthers saying they are so much better than the lightning and are on a completely different level of play. Im literally in shock at your comment like what the hell man.

[@busfeet2080]

The series is over, lol.

[@Moobeus]

@@busfeet2080 it’s factually not over. It’s hilarious I can’t win with you persnickety f**ks. If I’d said it was over some persnickety f**k like you would have come and gone “uh ahktually the lightning could still win if they win 4 in a row”. Like Jesus dude stfu nobody likes people like you. I literally have you saying it is over meanwhile I have another unhinged person saying I’m not a panthers fan because I suggested that the series even could be essentially over because somehow that “undercuts the cats”. Hockey fans are the most miserable, childish virgins in the world.

[@debr4265]

Watching the game i wouldnt say florida is that better than tampa. Tampa looks good its just florida is a little stronger and faster

[@traumamed9449]

Six-game home playoff losing streak, going all the way back to the Cup loss to the Avs 😂

[@Moobeus]

6:30 wow did you see that dive Lilleberg took to dodge the puck?? That’s so bad. It’s the playoffs bro you gotta eat that shot.

[@barbituratik]

joy to see how TB fight, but the roaster is too shallow

[@user-pp4ve6qo1b]

IT's gonna be so nice to see "Whiny Jon" Cooper go down in four straight.....

[@Jinjee_YamYam]

As Tampa fan we needed this win. But hopefully miracle happens beat panthers

[@MorsoVallanKumous]

4-0...i can already taste it

[@trevorlambert4226]

That disallowed goal was so obviously offside, I was stunned that it was waved off by the linesman,

[@AlstroyAlstroy]

Браво, стоя аплодирую!!!

[@ivprovotorov]

Два раза хорошо! Хорошо, что выиграли, и хорошо, что проиграли!

[@Sanek-tp1hw]

Кучеров походу трофи взял и всё, в отпуск захотел))) Флорида красава!!

[@XyLiGaN_0]

Кошаки заслужили кубок Стенли!

[@frankrizzo4460]

Go Panthers 🐅🐯

[@kolomoetsan]

Давайте парни жмите! Бобровский должен поднять кубок над головой!

[@seregamr1146]

По ходу Куч вылетает из плей-офф в первом же раунде.

[@Yorha_Unit_2B_]

The team with the so called “mvp” might just be swept out of the first round. How those empty net points treating ya Kuch?

[@alexeimiloslawsky2978]

Game four whith all surprises 🎉🎉

[@BenjaminBogutzski]

Both from Fla,I'm good

[@thomasjohansson6759]

Its clearly kuch wants his extra summer whit bud lights 😂

[@sarai-servis7445]

Тампе может помочь только чудо, но по ходу оно где-то заблудилось...😮 Куч сдулся, и его совсем не видно🤔 Зато хорошо заметен Тарасик 👍 Коты в этом сезоне, должны далеко зайти , по идее.... Бобр красаУчеГГ очень надежен... пока... 🤨👌

[@FOBOS-vj7cg]

Молниям дальше делать нечего, они играли так себе и в регулярке.

[@javelldunn3379]

I love the battle of Florida let’s go Panthers

[@will-ll9bl]

Feels like Tampa dont need anything

[@Breathtaker5000]

GO CATS GO!!!

[@Barbus1971]

Не могу понять почему все критикуют Кучерова. Есть этапность в реализации своей формы и физика, на протяжении большей части Сезона Куч был в стабильно высокой форме в отличии от Стэмкоса который начал более менее играть во второй половине сезона!Получив приз лучшего игрока первый этап Кучеров отлично завершил, и для нового включения в следующий этап Плей-офф нужно время и поддержка партнёров по команде, что и не произошло, команда в спячке. Еще Боб стоит как стена, претензии прежде всего к тренерскому штабу Тампы, которые не настроили команду. По игре Куч продолжает выполнять роль связующего, удачи ему и команде!

[@DeDuLLlka_Mao70]

Серега молодца, Кузня вперед)))

[@petrt100]

две (везины) , умеет творить чудеса

[@zlrediska]

Очень жалко если будет 4 -0 , крутая серия .

[@kudryavyi_tamada]

Тут без шансов. Игроки Тампы попросту, не успевают за пантерами

[@jeraxe2431]

Лошков разваливают) Не удивлён)

[@mr.victor7886]

Тампа точно не наиграла на свип .

[@adrianciobanu5856]

​@@kudryavyi_tamada u tamponov vse igraiut harasho crome Kucerov i ivo troika catoraia gavno v playoff

[@sacredcow61]

Lundell is a unit 0:47

[@DweezyDub]

As a Lightning fan it's so disappointing seeing this team not capitalize on game 2, not capitalize on the PP's the refs gave us and completely lay an egg in front of the home crowd last night. It definitely looks like the end of an era for us. Major respect/props to the Florida Panthers and their 5 legitimate fans yall have a very strong team so after you sweep us you better win the damn Stanley Cup

[@andrespena3051]

Miami has always been a feast or famine city fandom-wise. Everyone hops on the bandwagon when they're winning, and dips when they don't. We don't have the history like many other American or Canadian teams to inspire loyalty. Best we got are the Dolphins. Give it time. These new era Panthers are sure to bring fans in to stay :)

[@lowprime]

You didnt invlude stamkos’s goaltender play???

[@Nunez87]

Crazy to be down by 1 and play no goalie with 30+ seconds left. That's a long time where anything can happen.

[@pipepicasso8112]

The review of seeing if the play was offsides of a goal needs to be revised. Maybe set a time limit of being in the zone to 30 seconds of play before a goal is made can be reviewed.

[@rynekian]

nah, better to get it right.

[@rotospace]

LET'S GO CATS!!! 😸😸

[@ripelcannon]

The lightning are gonna goose egg this series

[@humanbeing2420]

0:44 / 1:26 / 6:11 - Tampa putting on a clinic on giveaways.

[@Cathodoxism]

I am very impressed by the panthers. The lightning have owned them in the past but not anymore!

[@vladimirdosuzhev8438]

БОБРОВСКИЙ - the greatest one

[@Xstrangis]

Didn’t kucherov have 140 points in the regular season?

[@lionsbreath22]

I think 144

[@Adam-go8oz]

Watching them in person Mcdavid and Mackinnon are far better players. Kucherov is smart and very skilled but he's not on their level. Also how a team's system is set up will have a huge influence on a player's points.

[@lionsbreath22]

@@Adam-go8oz correct. Reinhart isn't as skilled as his 57 goals shows... it's our system of feeding him

[@user-xz3fy4kw5o]

Какой мощный темповой бескомпромиссный и классный хоккей в исполнении обеих команд. Флорида чуть-чуть сильнее в большинстве компонентов, потому и ведет в серии.

[@FiftyJuan]

Bobrovsky, lord and savior 🙏

[@user-ev7ur9lz8f]

Флорида на голову сильнее , с такой обороной как у Тампы ловить не чего , да и Куч особо не напрягается и Поинт слабо выглядит , вообщем игра блеклая , вот отсюда и результат .

[@1302YD]

A regular season Kucherov disappearing in the playoffs as usual. Softest diva of the NHL

[@bryfar4199]

Whats with the montreal chant?

[@bens.7523]

Bolts aren't out yet, but they'd need a miracle to come back! Nonetheless, if any team is capable of a reverse sweep, it's the Bolts! I'm a Leafs fan, and I REALLY don't want to play the Panthers in the second round. I'm pretty sure everybody thought the Kings had no chance when they were down 3-0 in 2014.

[@user-vk3hg5kc1t]

Боб это супер

[@stephenchristian5739]

Im not even a bolt or cat fan LETS SEE THE REPLAY OF THE OFFSIDE FOR GOD SAKE! ..GKG!

[@PP-rr1gz]

Will the next game be Stamkos’ last as a Lightning?

[@davidkyle2073]

Canes Vs Panthers conference final should be amazing!

[@michaelangst6078]

Rangers will beat Canes., but I want to see people lose, so please bet the Canes

[@helllivestream]

оффсайд смешной был как у любителей, сразу было видно, почему судья не заметил только 😊

[@sn0ipe333]

The montour snipe was insane it faked me out too

[@knightwatchman]

I agree. That shot and goal was one of the best I've seen from a defenseman all season. And can that guy skate or what?

[@dimabrovikov4139]

Tampa the best but Florida is even better. We see excellent hockey.

[@memeplug8335]

9:28

[@user-jg7ni3lx8b]

Tampax!!!😀😁😂🤣

[@user-gb4ug5ff3i]

Ви круто меня шутити)

[@lzrdwzrd999]

Cats just look too slick this series, Tampa cant keep up.

[@brodi5367]

Tampa got 4 power plays to 0 and did 100% of nothing with it.

[@ivanliabik9237]

Видно, кто прибавил с прошлого сезона. Тампе надо идти в перестройку. 50% очков в регулярном чемпионате от одного игрока должно наводить не на те мысли, которые в головах болельщиков

[@adrianciobanu5856]

😂😂 i gde tvoi kucer u tampa vse igraiut harasho crome ruskie vasea i kucerov 4 gola u grupi Stamkos i 3 grupi a u kuci noli

[@wizb4707]

I wonder where stamkos will play next year

[@lionsbreath22]

Some fancy country club

[@whoami9099]

:-) He definitely shouldn't go to play for Toronto :-)

[@user-ci4si1sc4r]

Kucherov remained in the regular season. PP doesn't work