The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Florida Panthers, 4-3, at Amalie Arena on Tuesday night.
On a night in which a former Tampa Bay Lightning captain, Vincent Lecavalier, was honored, current captain Steven Stamkos was the hero who extended a game that looked as if it was going to slip away. And fittingly, up-and-coming Lightning forward Brayden Point was the hero who won it in the shootout.
The Lightning had a much better start than the previous two games of the season. They came out and utilized their speed well in the first period, creating great chances against a young Florida Panthers' defense.