Lightning tour of Florida heads south tonight
Lightning oreseason action continues tonight when they take on the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida
| Final - 9.23.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Panthers | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Stories
Friday Caterwaul: Panthers GameDay Open Forum
Preseason Game Three (1-1) on tap for Florida, as the Panthers take on the Lightning at 7:30 from the St. Pete Times Forum. With a likely lack of broadcast options, we'll storm OFP's chat around 7...
Bolts preparing for Friday's preseason game
The Lightning practiced at their camp headquarters in Brandon, Florida, today in preparation for their third preseason game Friday night at the St. Pete Times Forum.
"Pardon our dust": Forum renovations continue
You may not have to wear a hardhat to Friday's preseason game at the St. Pete Times Forum, but be prepared for a still-under-construction venue.
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Panthers Fans GameThread on Litter Box Cats
Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tampa Bay | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Tampa Bay Power-Play Goal - Mattias Ritola, from Pavel Kubina and Brett Connolly at 8:06. Penalties - Brett Clark, Tampa Bay (Interference), 2:51; Steven Reinprecht, Florida (Tripping), 6:13; Blair Jones, Tampa Bay (Hi-sticking), 12:29; Eric Brewer, Tampa Bay (Interference), 15:07; Eric Brewer, Tampa Bay (Interference), 17:16; Teddy Purcell, Tampa Bay (Too many men/ice - bench), 19:27. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Tampa Bay Power-Play Goal - Ryan Shannon, from Pavel Kubina and Marc-Andre Bergeron at 6:31. 3, Tampa Bay Goal - Ryan Shannon (2), from Steven Stamkos and Brett Clark at 12:55. Penalties - Tyson Strachan, Florida (Cross checking), 2:10; Tyson Strachan, Florida (Roughing), 5:01; Brett Connolly, Tampa Bay (Hooking), 9:13; Ryan Carter, Florida (Roughing), 13:15. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Tampa Bay Goal - Carter Ashton, from Eric Brewer at :23. 5, Florida Power-Play Goal - Jack Skille, from Colby Robak at 4:20. 6, Florida Goal - Michal Repik, from Colby Robak and Roman Derlyuk at 16:20. 7, Tampa Bay Goal - Vincent Lecavalier, from Teddy Purcell and Victor Hedman at 18:46. Penalties - Mattias Ritola, Tampa Bay (Tripping), 3:59; Carter Ashton, Tampa Bay (Boarding), 13:13. |
Shots on Goal:
Florida 7 + 9 + 17 = 33.
Tampa Bay 5 + 15 + 13 = 33.
Power Play Conversion: Florida 1-8. Tampa Bay 2-4.
Goaltenders: Florida, Jacob Markstrom 5-33-.848. Tampa Bay, Dwayne Roloson 2-33-.939.
Referees: Frederick L'Ecuyer, Chris Rooney
Linesmen: Andy McElman, Pierre Racicot
Power Play Conversion: Florida 1-8. Tampa Bay 2-4.
Goaltenders: Florida, Jacob Markstrom 5-33-.848. Tampa Bay, Dwayne Roloson 2-33-.939.
Referees: Frederick L'Ecuyer, Chris Rooney
Linesmen: Andy McElman, Pierre Racicot
