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This is the first meeting between these rivals since the Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games in the playoffs. That was an intense, physical series, which is what we’ve come to expect from these two. That physicality tends to lead to many penalties and, therefore, many goals. At least six goals have been scored in three straight meetings and five of the eight matchups this calendar year. The Panthers have continued their presence as a high-scoring team in today’s NHL. They’ve gone Over the total in 20 of their 34 games while the Over for the Lightning is 14-13-3.
Jake Guentzel - Score A Goal (+155)
The Panthers’ penalty-taking problems should bode well for both Point and Guentzel. Not only do they skate together on the first line, but they also serve as the primary triggermen on the first power play unit. They are the top two goalscorers in Tampa, both at even strength and on the power play. In fact, Guentzel and Point have combined for 72% of the Lightning’s power-play goals scored this year.
