In many ways, the Lightning played well enough to win Monday night against the cross-state rival Panthers. They allowed just two goals, and only one at even strength. But they wasted too many offensive opportunities early, especially on a power play that was 0-for-7 over 10 minutes, 32 seconds with the man advantage.

Aleksander Barkov scored twice in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Monday night. The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers won their fourth straight game,

The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Florida Panthers on Monday. The match will take place at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The puck drops at 7 p.m. in the battle of Florida. The Tampa Bay Lightning are on an eight-game win streak coming into this game.