Many bright meetings are waiting for us in the framework of the NHL playoffs, among them the central division match between "Florida" and "Tampa Bay"stands out. The meeting of these teams will once again take place on May 19 at 03:00 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 had recovered, which bore fruit in the first game, where the Russian legionnaire especially looked fantastic and scored a double.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Disqualifications:
- Florida State-Bennett (disciplinary violation).
- Injuries:
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Florida - Ekblad (foot injury).
Tampa Bay - Gaborik (back injury), Goodrow (hip injury), Nilsson (concussion).
Statistics and figures
- The last game between these teams ended in a 4-5 victory for Tampa Bay.
- Tampa Bay has won just twice in its last five meetings.
- Both goalkeepers made 35 saves in the first game of the series.
Forecast
It is difficult to single out the favorite in this confrontation, because both teams will be motivated only to win. "Florida" got into good shape before the playoffs and showed quite well in the first game, and " Tampa Bay looks confident, especially after the return of the leaders. I think the game will be bright, and the victory will again go to the more experienced guests.