Many exciting meetings are waiting for us in the framework of the NHL playoffs, among them the meeting between "Florida" and "Tampa Bay". The meeting of these teams will once again take place on May 17 at 02:30 Moscow time in the "BB&T Center". Our portal offers you its forecast for the outcome of this meeting.
Florida Panthers»
Now "Florida" demonstrates a crazy level of desire and dedication, because it finished the season in the second place of the central division. A bright offensive game was the trump card of the "Panthers" this season, because the team became the most scoring in the division, but the problems in the defensive line still remained. In their last two games, Florida managed to beat the Lightning at home with a big score.
Tampa Bay Lightning»
After a spectacular last season in this regular season, the team lost a little, especially in the end, because the "lightning" took only third place in the division. Tampa Bay had a lot of injuries throughout the season, which did not allow the team to show its maximum. By the playoff games, both Stamkos and Kucherov have recovered, which should help in the relegation games. The reigning champions finished the regular season on a minor note, with two losses to Florida on the road.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
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Florida - Ekblad (foot injury).
Tampa Bay - Gaborik (back injury), Goodrow (hip injury), Nilsson (concussion).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended in a 4-0 victory for Florida.
- Tampa Bay has won just twice in its last five meetings.
- Florida has an excellent streak of six consecutive wins.
Forecast
It is difficult to single out the favorite in this confrontation, because both teams will be motivated only to win. "Florida" got in good shape before the playoffs and looks pretty good on the court, and " Tampa Bay looks promising, which is associated with the return of the leaders." I think the game will be bright and extremely productive.