Tampa Bay vs Florida Prediction: Saying Goodbye to the Lightning

Prediction for the NHL match between Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers, which will take place on April 28th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Tampa Bay has been a surprise in this playoff series. No one could have guessed things would go so poorly for Kucherov's team. The Lightning had some problems in the regular season but failed three straight games to Florida in the first leg. First, Tampa Bay lost twice on the road — 2-3 in regulation time and 2-3 in overtime. Then, at home, they didn't get much help from their fans, 3-5.

Florida is on a mission to claim the Stanley Cup, and their resolve is palpable. Their stellar performance in the regular season set the stage for their playoff victories. The Panthers kicked off the series with two wins over Tampa Bay, and then at Amalie Arena, they dealt with the Lightning. Now, with a 3-0 lead in the series, Florida is just one step away from advancing to the next round of the playoffs. 

It would be strange to see Tampa Bay leave 0-4 in the first round of the playoffs, but the possibility of that happening is high. The Panthers are stronger than the Lightning. In the three previous meetings, they showed they have the edge. It's unlikely that the Panthers will put the matter in a long box. They will try to solve everything at Amalie Arena to get more time to rest. We suggest betting on the final victory of the visitors.