NHL Game Highlights | Lightning vs. Panthers, Game 1 - May 16, 2021

[@ChiefsRaysBolts]

This is the definition of a playoff hockey game. Doesn’t get much better than that.

[@hypn0298]

The only thing that would have made it better is if it went to overtime, and/or if was also during the Stanley cup final. The icing on the cake would be the panthers win in OT in game 7, making it the greatest hockey game of all time.

[@mattblake897]

@@hypn0298 I agree with everything you said except the Panthers winning. Great game!

[@hanahoshinari6925]

Just one game and it feels like a stanley cup finals game 7

[@jacobn.3387]

Ikr it’s crazy!

[@SHiFTyTReATS]

That’s why I like watching Tampa. Most of their playoff games are like this

[@Dan_NYCZ]

So true

[@СергейЛебедев-е6и9х]

You are right

[@johnsinglet575]

Yeah babyyyy!!!!

[@pinheadlarry8688]

Best game of the playoffs by far so far Edit: Still was the best game of the playoffs

[@thatwildfan2084]

Wild and Vegas had such good goaltending tho

[@ClipsThatTakeUpStorageOnMyXbox]

So many to pick from...

[@TheVancejordan22]

More fans better hockey

[@scooptroop1828]

@@thatwildfan2084 but it was physical and had lots of goals it’s felt so energizing

[@hypn0298]

So far. But we have only seen 4 games. This will definitely be a top 5, at least top 10 tho.

[@davidcerullojr9948]

Who would have thought Florida would have some of the most electric fans.

[@TristanLockamy]

Go Preds

[@YirbyBond00Y]

This still won't shut up the "Move to Quebec" haters though, which I disagree with wholeheartedly

[@APawlack]

@@YirbyBond00Y that's arizona's job

[@araf9823]

as a raptors fan you are right but in the wrong way... Tampa why

[@APawlack]

it's the teams who've never done anything that have the most exciting fans. Florida, Minnesota, Columbus, Nashville... They haven't had near as many years of losing yet

[@AWCTB]

Now THIS is what I call a good playoff hockey game

[@kilpatrickja]

What a game! This series is gonna be awesome! Also just in case people forgot, because he didn't play in the regular season, Nikita Kucherov is still a Top 5 player in the NHL.

[@johnathonmaldonado3565]

He was invisible 5 on 5. So was 91. Fla just learned stay out the box and they'll win the series. If they don't Tampa sees Car in round 2.

[@slickrick4112]

You realize this was his first game since winning the cup right? And Stamkos also just returned from injury, on top of about 6 or 7 other players who all returned today. Hell when FL beat the bolts in the final 2 games they were without Stamkos, hedman, kucherov, palat, savard, goodrow, McDonough and a couple others. And they played pretty good considering

[@Brandon_02]

@@johnathonmaldonado3565 Bruh he got a hip replacement & hasn’t played with the team in months 💀 His first game back he got 2 goals & an assist. Chill out, he’s only going to get better

[@rijig6540]

@@Brandon_02💪😂Kuuuch☝️

[@FloridaHockeyFan]

@@johnathonmaldonado3565 haters gonna hate.

[@denlebediantsev]

That slap-pass from Kuch is an absolute beauty

[@egorbarkov3174]

Согласен с тобой

[@donaldrailedurmom6264]

Tampa’s power play is art

[@chrisgriffiththebestone]

Tampa’s power play is good, we can confirm that

[@APawlack]

not against a Torts system 🙃

[@taskforceknight9336]

@@APawlack I am sorry and where its torts and his mediocre system now? Oh thats right not in the playoffs

[@APawlack]

@@taskforceknight9336 well the system worked in 2019 that solidifies tampa as one of the biggest sports upsets of all time, a forever laughing point in NHL history. Any discussion of the 20 cup will be forever synonymous with the previous year of their traumatic failure

[@scottbecker4367]

@@ThemeParkTeeroy a failure that great doesn't get erased by anything. Everyone will remember when Columbus swept the President's trophy Lightning.

[@snaykhead8857]

@@APawlack might’ve got swept once but it seemed like they did perfectly ok the next year when they swept them right back

[@hersheytube3890]

Honestly, one of the best hockey games I ever watched.

[@bullybullybumbum2410]

metoo

[@СергейЛебедев-е6и9х]

I,ve seen then lost my work)

[@lockednloaded9867]

Never watched hockey in the 90's?

[@hypn0298]

The sharks vs golden knights game 7 from 2019 was better because it was a 3-goal comeback in the 3rd period in at home that even went to OT (sharks won). Nothing has beat that game since. I’m not saying it’s the best hockey game ever, I’m just saying it’s the best since the 2019 playoffs.

[@hersheytube3890]

@@hypn0298 not a chance, that was the game with the 5 minute major penalty that shouldn't have been a penalty at all. Only reason the sharks came back, refs ruined the game. The league even came out after the game and said it shouldn't have been a penalty.

[@cskvision]

Will gladly watch this 6 more times in this series

[@Grassss]

Best game of the playoffs so far. May be the best series

[@100theDork]

Easily one of the best games I've seen, this series is a must watch!

[@realblackmilky]

Dude, that was one of the greatest hockey games of all time

[@СергейЛебедев-е6и9х]

Agree with you absolutely

[@Kallierig]

THAT.WAS.AWESOME!! Both teams were incredible!

[@flyingbirdman3270]

Barkov is just unreal. About time he start getting the respect and recognition he deserves. Great game

[@ulanmr5462]

Kucherov welcome back! He looks hungry 😁

[@ayroau]

How was he healthy right when playoffs started? Fixed?

[@ryankipnis6230]

@@ayroau he’ had been skating with the team regularly for about a month bro. He’s been ready. Had to keep him off the cap space until playoffs started

[@FinDaemon]

@@ryankipnis6230 So clearly cap circumventing from Tampa.

[@lockednloaded9867]

@@FinDaemon Yeah, but no rule against it. Playing withing the parameters.

[@FinDaemon]

@@lockednloaded9867 Unfortunately yes, but that's why I'm rooting against them this year. That and as a Pens fan I don't want them to win back to back. :D

[@squatchhammer7215]

Felt like a classic hockey game becasue of the fans in the stands!

[@hypn0298]

This was very fun to watch even though I’m not a fan of either teams... from now on if I have time I won’t just be watching my fav team’s playoffs. I’m missing out on these games

[@Habs1967]

This game has everything what we love about Hockey, going to be a fantastic series!

[@anonymousrex5207]

Games like this are why I love playoff hockey so much

[@thatwildfan2084]

This game went back and forth more than a seesaw

[@rasta_4187]

Рад что Кучеров вернулся.. Сразу 2+1 набрал красава

[@nikitasolovov2559]

Уже тут написали как он плох якобы в равных составах и типа повезло что удалялись флоридцы

[@rasta_4187]

@@nikitasolovov2559 хахаха да да.. Завидуют

[@nunu-ig9bz]

@@rasta_4187 Чему нужно ревновать?

[@publicprosecutor]

@@nikitasolovov2559 результат говорит об обратном,а это означает что данные писатели весьма не далекие.

[@rasta_4187]

@@nunu-ig9bz причём здесь ревновать

[@h0pesfall]

One of the best hockeygames I've ever watched!

[@frodobaggins9752]

Every playoff game has been a treat to watch so far. Great hockey.

[@arturlapin8467]

Меня спрашивают,почему я не смотрю КХЛ ,ответ очевиден!Три первых матча плейофф НХЛ и везде,эмоции зашкаливают!Просто круть !!

[@RyanLombergini]

Great games by both teams. Lighting had a bit more of an edge after the 2nd when they played a hell of a period. Bob played so well today if it wasn’t for him they score would have been more. Only game 1 expect good hockey the next couple of games.

[@drewdawg4203]

Anyone who missed this game really missed out, not one dull moment in the whole game... Also holy crap Panthers got costed by that goalie interference call 😡

[@yaboioven9193]

not really there wasn't a legal scoring chance he had the puck

[@darknight307pagan7]

are you stupid...or are you stupid. look at all the angles, it was clear as day, they pushed his pads and im not even a lightning fan

[@freddyfazbear2280]

Nope

[@DDWyss]

I was getting seasick from all the momentum swings! 🤢

[@jacobn.3387]

Same bro. This was exhausting lol

[@hypn0298]

4th time in playoff history and only the 3rd time in the last 30 years there were 4 lead changes

[@1986fritzthecat]

Can we just admire how good this Florida Panthers roster plays together, and it's effectively 30mil less than tampa

[@RapturousBulge]

And how many cups has Florida won? Just asking.

[@GMFan]

@@RapturousBulge they just got a good team this year and Tampa had a stacked team for years and years and only won one (so far)

[@qvistenn1112]

@@RapturousBulge aNd hOw mAnY cUpS hAs fLoRiDa wOn? jUSt AsKiNg Classic move to pull whenever you’re offended you clown 🤡

[@TheZombiemofo]

@@RapturousBulge and how many mil over the salary cap is Tampa so they can try to buy the cup?

[@1986fritzthecat]

I'm not a fan of either team, I'm just impressed how well Florida is playing, and with so much cap room to make future moves

[@andreysanych8227]

УХ ПОНЕСЛАСЬ ДУША В РАЙ))) НИКИТОС ВЛЕТЕЛ В ИГРУ! ДАЙ БОГ БЕЗ ТРАВМ БОЛЬШЕ!

[@Mcdavidsburner]

There has yet to be a dull game in the playoffs! This series is going to be amazing! What a treat!!

[@mcdaviddeservesbetter8]

This game was fantastic.

[@johnathonmaldonado3565]

Tor vs Mtl will get all the attention. But this is the best first round series period.

[@martyfarrell9459]

Not to real fans. I'm a Leafs fan and I find all of the other series much more entertaining. Leafs/Habs will be the big show, but not the best show. Not by a longshot.

[@zac1002]

@@ladyballs5839 Either of these teams would crush the Leafs with their physicality, I think.

[@thomy1955]

With no fans it won´t be as good as any other series

[@louismeloche3857]

@@ladyballs5839 there will be no parade down Yonge st. this year. Obvious after watching this tilt.

[@РизванАхмедов-ш1п]

Стэмкос, Кучеров, Пойнт снова вместе , ну держитесь теперь вратари вам не позавидуешь. Вася и Бобр отыграли здорово, ну не без ошибок конечно

[@Flash_5790]

стемкос мешком уже стал. даже в пустые забить не может

[@evankloc6948]

That's what I was thinking

[@clairem391]

What a game!

[@michaelt3308]

Living in Chicago and obviously not having a horse in this race. This is a HELLUVA series so far!

[@godbobo4088]

This was the best game of the entire season thus far, this is the battle of Florida, it doesn’t matter if either team gets there ass kicked by Carolina in the next round, this series is worth more then just playoffs.

[@daniellewis2542]

If Tampa vs Carolina it's going to be a fight to the very end that's how Tampa plays

[@christianm5372]

I expected this to be the best series of the first round, and it still exceeded expectations.

[@eperny_tyatr]

Флорида одна из немногих команд Кто Не боится тампу🤗😉👍 Кучеров конечно хитрец номер 1 сегодня💪😉👍 Игра была потрясающая Не хотелось чтобы кто то проиграл🙈🤗😇

[@pauljmorton]

Let's hope this series bumps up the popularity of hockey in Florida long term.

[@pondababa4197]

I live in Vancouver and even knew this was the series to watch. Incredible Game 1. Best game I've seen all year... not saying much, I watch the Canucks.

[@kashitumbapura6691]

Only game so far that hasn't gone to OT but it was definitely the best game

[@COMRiE13]

Best game i’ ve seen for a long time

[@АлександрМихайлов-е9у]

Замечательная игра, шикарные скоростя, одно напрягает почему они в первом раунде встретились, Никитос молодчик, пусть победит сильнейший🏒🏒🏒🏒👍👍👍👍

[@jacobn.3387]

This series is gonna be a bloodbath and I’m excited to see how it turns out! Great game Florida. gg and good luck in the next one!

[@dolphignition7176]

Expect next game's forecast to be cloudy with a chance of RAT RAIN!! 💪😼💯

[@tuckercarson3187]

@@dolphignition7176 Hooby dooby doo

[@ДмитрийВикторович-ч4в]

Вот это игра, это просто трэш какой то. Тампа выиграла только благодаря Кучерову и заиграла как прежде, очень остро и агрессивно. Насчëт Флориды был неправ, очень крепкая команда, Саша Барков просто зверь. Нас ждëт очень интересная и непредсказуемая серия. Браво НХЛ, браво настоящий хоккей!!!

[@armensaribekyan1298]

Во где адреналин. Оба кипера норм. Куч как же ждали и супер и голы и пас.

[@Oleg-yh4iq]

Да где оба кипера норм?! Кот ещё норм, а вот Боб ваще никуда! Сравни с другими играми, как например Сорока аж башкой отбивал!)))

[@bigmig496]

Вот это я понимаю хоккей!

[@СергейЛебедев-е6и9х]

И не говори Посмотри Дикари с Рыцарями! Вот эта заруба ,интрига аж до самого овертайма!!!

[@bigmig496]

@@СергейЛебедев-е6и9х Посмотрел 4 часа назад. М-да,славная была охота...😁

[@АлександрХодоков-м6я]

да сегодняшние игры просто огонь!!!одна другой лучше)

[@АлександрГуреев-ь5х]

Игра огонь! Куч Стемкос и Поинт большие молодцы!💪👍

[@ДенисПшеничников-ф8д]

Куча не остановить))) Молодцы

[@Вневремениипространства]

Горячая пара! Кто кого?) В конце регулярки Флорида Тампу переигрывала. Но, теперь вернулись Стэмкос с Кучеровым, теперь 50/50! Что и видно по игре - равная борьба!

[@jeffML3926]

I watched nearly this whole game, but came here just to give it a thumbs up because dayum that was entertaining!! PLAYOFF HOCKEY, LET'S GO!!!!

[@jacklapin8749]

Огненный матч! 👏 Куч вернулся! 💪

[@jayjayson9613]

Kucherov, picks up right where he left off last playoffs. That last assist, straight FILTHY, on top of 2 goals, unreal. On top of that you got Point being the monster he is too. Barkov, Huberdeau on the other side, only thing I worry about Florida is Bobrovski in this series. Don't think he can match Vasilevsky and I think Drieger might take over. The goals Tampa scored weren't egregious but to win the series against a loaded Tampa team, goalie will need to steal a game or 2, don't think Bobrovski can anymore.

[@donairsauce2496]

god damn this was a fun game to watch, i bet Florida will have more hockey fans after this series

[@JoshMarshain]

It is ridiculous that one of these two beastly teams is gonna be seen as a "first round knockout" as if they're trash. Both of these teams could demolish some of the other playoff teams

[@maksari7048]

I've always liked everything about Barkow but man I like it more now he's decided to shoot the buck more and he shoots it like an absolute madman

[@НикСтру]

Тампа видно, что ПП с Кучем отрабатывала. А какой пас, выманил, потом отдал на пустые. Просто конфета.

[@Jo__Ko]

Really wishing Provincial governments would allow even a small amount of fans for the playoffs. After watching the energy the fans provide in these games games down South, it's going to make the North playoffs look and feel like exhibition matches.

[@AbeYousef]

yeah this is one of those cases where im like if you just require that people be vaccinated for 2 weeks+ to go itd be cool and just keep it at 25% capacity and make sure that people are at least in groups of 2 from the same household so you can properly space people out

[@mz610]

Commieda is a shithole. Enjoy your tyranny that you been voting for. :)

[@michaelmazzarella72]

This series is gonna be fun

[@MrJCpilot550]

One of the best games I've ever seen

[@MrEvpatoria]

Dang, what a series!

[@James-01]

Absolutely beautiful

[@charlinhl4925]

С возвращением Куч

[@IseVable]

The best game I've seen this year...that's for sure!

[@aristotle5706]

Узнаю Lightning. Характер показали. Но нервы потрепали. Вася, просыпайся, это play off. Молодцы. Кучерову отдельный респект.

[@anthonyteichroeb917]

this is the series to watch forsure.

[@Peter-tm4sx]

17 million over the cap lmao this is their last chance before they blow this core up

[@ryankipnis6230]

🧢🧢🧢🧢

[@sashly99]

Not really. They have a lot of money in a few bad contracts. Tyler Johnson who hasn’t been effective since 2015 and Alex Kilorn both can be expendable! That frees up some $.. the team will be slightly different next season but probably for the better without those two! And they may try to move Stamkos which would suck, but he’s hurt way too much for his contract

[@ismann9148]

TyJo is going to Seattle. Killorn will be offloaded probably. Got a lot of young talent still.

[@TheVancejordan22]

Great to see fans

[@frslv]

Welcome back Kuch!

[@scooptroop1828]

One game feels like an entire series

[@NolanHockeyPodcast]

WHAT A GAME!!!!

[@Conrailfan2323]

This was one of the best playoff games I've seen. No cap. These teams hate each other. Hoping this series will be a classic

[@yes2208]

What a beautiful win ...lol Bennett the trader ...a Calgary guy gets the tying and winning goal...Pointe most underrated player in the NHL

[@chemicalspore]

This was one of the most exciting games Ive ever seen. This should have been called "the swamp series". The Panthers are not playing around this season. GO BOLTS

[@pouletbaconcarbonneau5879]

Game of the year as of now

[@johnsinglet575]

What a game. Canuck fan here. I want Florida to win, but I ain’t mad when the Lightning do. Point is a stud in the playoffs!

[@kylenewcomer9697]

God this series is going to be so epic

[@СергейЛебедев-е6и9х]

Хоккеище! Получаю ни с чем не сравнимое...Обе команды супер👍

[@АлексКартиоти]

Да Тампа с Кучеровым совсем другая команда.

[@knallkopf9958]

Tampa с Никитосом это другая Тампа!!!

[@СергейЛебедев-е6и9х]

Минесосота с Капризовым тоже заиграла другими красками 👍

[@nunu-ig9bz]

Наверное правда

[@publicprosecutor]

@@nunu-ig9bz в данном матче это факт,так как до этого пантеры просто рвали молний.

[@louisbuss6068]

9 goals on thoes goalies😳. Sick

[@captaincortez4917]

The entirety of Russia are not even upset about this.

[@thecorpse2951]

Что можно сказать. Талан не пропьешь))) Куч красавчег!!!

[@bozidarborojevic4131]

Kucherov is one of the best players in the league

[@user-eg1yx1pu5h]

Огненный матч 🔥

[@keldonlemon]

Few things to note in this one. Kucherov is absolutely deadly. Huberdeau is an incredible player. And Florida went from having the least amount of fans in the league to the most. Go figure that! Nice to see the fans get out of their seats every time there was a breakaway - good stuff right there

[@ismann9148]

Nice when your state is open for business.

[@maxmckiernan8941]

Wow what a play by Mcdonagh on that last goal. Blocked the shot and got the pass up quick for the break away

[@nickbrenner6459]

That was unreal!!!!

[@АлексейГраф-г9в]

Вот это качели! Смотрел на одном дыхании!

[@LeoMajor1]

what a game

[@ДмитрийМорозов-х7э]

Дай бог Никите здоровья,он молодец

[@Heytherebuds]

Miss Coleman in NJ but glad he's on a team where he flourishes

[@ciaoragazzi2302]

Fantastic game 😱👍🏻

[@damienchance2622]

Man...reminds of 1996 when these two teams meet in the playoffs!!!

[@dolphignition7176]

No worries Cats, we'll get em next game! 💪😼💯

[@JFonzi]

Crazy how that 1 no goal call completely changed the outcome of that game Florida prolly would’ve and should’ve won that

[@nicb1359]

Yea if u score a goal in the first period before the 10min mark your guaranteed to win the game?

[@yprime651]

If you were leading 2-1 & then 4-3 & still lose don't blame the one goal that didn't count. You loss the game because of you.

[@WingedSupernova]

Crazy how the refs make the right call and people complain as if it were a missed call.

[@АлексейБезбазаров-м2ч]

"Сеча "😲👍. Болел за хоккей!!!

[@fockinmassivecherry5168]

Kuuuch the Man

[@brandondaamen9369]

Point is insanely good...

[@CTobin14]

Cap circumvention in action with Kuch

[@ismann9148]

Cap conspiracy theorist

[@АнатолийШляховый]

Куч однако могуч !!!