MIAMI, FLORIDA (SNN-TV) – An in-state rivalry took place last night in Miami, as the Panthers and Lightning clashed, and the Panthers came out with a statement victory.
Anthony Duclair scored twice, Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and four assists, and the Florida Panthers romped to a 9-3 rout of the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning.
Florida scored three times in each period against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions and snapped Tampa Bay’s four-game winning streak.
Florida’s team record for goals in a game is 10, against visiting Boston on Nov. 26th, 1997.
Steven Stamkos, Zach Bogosian and Brayden Point scored for Tampa Bay, which lost for only the second time in 11 games this month. Maxime Lagace stopped 21 of 27 shots before giving way to Hugo Alnefelt, making his NHL debut, to start the third period.
The Lightning are back in action tonight at Amalie Arena at 7pm against the New York Rangers.
