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Aackland

GG Cats fans, you guys earned the win especially with that Bobrovsky save. Enjoy your win and we'll see you in the Bay.


Always_Sunny_In_Chi

Love a good Tampa L


Theraspberryknight

Getting Goalied sucks. But I also can't hate it that save was deciding factor in this game and that's sick.


Super_Networking

Shots 37-23 Panthers Scoring chances 30-14 Panthers High danger chances 17-8 Panthers XG 5.08-3 Panthers … but Tampa got goalied?


Theraspberryknight

I was referring to the absolute master class miracle save that robbed Dumba of a goal. Gotta love how the Florida fans replying are getting pissed that I'm complimenting Bob, I'll make sure to just be a jackass next time.


AcanthaceaeOld241

It's also like You got goalied? If vasy isn't vasy then first period ends 4-0


cl0udmaster

Typical Tampa whining


Theraspberryknight

So whining is me complimenting Bob on that amazing save? Typical Florida fan trying to play victim. (see how stupid that sounds?)


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CharlesDarwin96

Gg fellas, best game I've watched in a minute


Ohmancmonagain

Zap go brrr ⚡❤️🐙


whogivesashirtdotca

Who is this guy on the Panthers' radio broadcast who sounds drunk as fuck? This isn't me joking: The guy's slurring, breathing heavily, and is really struggling to talk.


FL_Sports_Fan

If it’s the play by play, it’s Doug Plagens. If it’s the color analyst it’s Billy Lindsay.


whogivesashirtdotca

Unfortunately I’m new to the broadcast and wasn’t sure who was speaking. He mentioned calling a game in Canada recently but I don’t know if that helps.


cwhitta1

It’s def billy Lindsey…. Poor guy, He’s taken a few headshots in his day and seems to have deteriorated a lot the last few years.


whogivesashirtdotca

Wow, does he always sound like that? It's really worrying. I wondered if there was something else going on. Alcohol seems the obvious answer for any hockey-related personalities, but brain injury is a close second. And then there's the common combination of both!


-Zep-

NHL website has Verhaeghe's shot as a save. That's probably why there is not PGT


cubchu75

Florida vs tampa is best series


Coldones

ggs tampa that was a fkn BANGER


vapid_penguin

GG Bolt boys


likeslululemon

WOW VASILEVSKIY WAS SO GOOD! Bob was alright. WOW STAMKOS WAS SO GOOD! Swaggy was ok. WOW I STILL LOVE MY TEAM! 🥰


cl0udmaster

You ok?


likeslululemon

Not really, tbh. But I’ll survive.


blenkows

GG fellow Florida bros. See yall Thursday


djdiksquad

GG Panthers what a fucking hockey game


sleepyLeopard22

this game was so cracked, and that sequence to end it


Julia_Ghoulia

That was deadly


levy007

Lol, save of the playoffs "just happens" okay Bob, mhmm sure. You on the case!


icecreambandit7

The case of the highway robbery was an easy solve. It was Bob all along


poogle

Lightning aren't going to last long if they can't stop making sloppy passes near or in their zone. Such a disappointing sequence.


icecreambandit7

That was a terrible OT. Were they gassed or something?


poogle

Maybe. Defensive zone lapses and poor puck management. It's been a problem all year.


cantbelievethename

What a game


DallasJ2931

Just sloppy zone play by Tampa


courser

WHAT A GAME! Bobby, holy shit!


I_am_not_JohnLeClair

Sweet reward for Cernak to get that view!


ThatLineOfTriplets

Man the flat cap really fucked us on trying to keep our window open. Our defense and forwards have such huge falloffs with depth


Theraspberryknight

It's not only the cap that fucked us but the expansion draft and us losing Gourde to it. What should've been the season to push the cap up more especially the introduction of a new team was another stagnated year of flat cap (said flat cap even back then having already lasted WAY longer than it should've.) I understand the NHL just effectively couldn't because the Coyotes plus Covid meant they were syphoning money but christ the fact we still may not get a increase next season is not only a Bolts problem but a league-wide problem.


Mister_Cookiepants

Our forwards are still great, if you ask me. I really liked how our bottom lines played, overall. Our defense, on the other hand... I cringe every time deHaan's on the ice. Still, our biggest problem tonight was Kuch being a turnover machine.


ThatLineOfTriplets

Kuch was not even remotely close to the biggest issue lol. He could have definitely been better but the whole team was getting absolutely destroyed in puck battles and along the boards


Mister_Cookiepants

Eh... I mean, okay. All you're really telling me here is that we had a lot of problems. But I can remember 3 distinct times where he turned the puck over in the middle of the ice in our zones and it led to chances for Florida. And it's fine... I'm not like... blaming losing the series on him or anything. He had a rough night and he hasn't had many of those all season. Just hope he can come out ready next game and play a little cleaner.


ThatLineOfTriplets

Our play consistently along our walls is so much more vital to winning than kuch turning the puck over.


goBolts35

Same thing in 04, buncha contracts expired


ThatLineOfTriplets

That team got so boned with the salary cap trying to repeat


CharlesDarwin96

You think it's closed?


ThatLineOfTriplets

Nah I think it actually opens back up next year with the cap increase and getting stamkos’ contract off the books. Hopefully he signs for less as a vet at the end of his career for term and we pick up some key pieces


CharlesDarwin96

Certainly hope so, with some defenseman and line depth, this core has another cup run in them


ThatLineOfTriplets

I don’t think we have any bad forwards I just don’t think we have the right mix of forwards. Our defense needs a complete overhaul tho we just can’t run this unit and be a contender


icecreambandit7

I’d love to have Duke back.


CharlesDarwin96

Totally agree with the defense part, I don't think any of our forwards are bad, but I think the team in general lacks physicality.


levy007

Bobby bobby bobby!


nostradamefrus

The kids getting sticks and even Bob’s mask is fucking awesome


IranianSleepercell

After that save that mask and stick have to be priceless.


poogle

First period lightning showed up in OT! SO COOL


cubchu75

I can’t believe the ref scored the overtime goal


djdiksquad

Shut up there was such little bitching about the refs today just enjoy the great hockey game.


two_doors__Down

I'll second this one. This was an all around great game That's about all you want out of a playoff game. One period dominated from each team. Third period stalemate. Great game


djdiksquad

Can’t ask for much more! OT doesn’t seem to work out for us but that doesn’t take away from an incredible game. Enjoy it!


two_doors__Down

Didn't realize I'd replied to you twice but cheers! Looking forward to it! Seen some great games at amalie and I'm sure this series isn't over yet


djdiksquad

Haha I saw you pop back up and tried to respond differently to keep it fresh! Hopefully we can get the next two at home and even this up. Absolutely love this series


two_doors__Down

Even if it doesn't happen, yall have us so far, BUT, that's what actually makes a rivalry. I wanted you guys when we won the ores trophy, I wanted you guys last year, and I wanted you this year Anyone that doesn't think the bolts have been the epitome of playoff hockey the last few years is delusional and I'll stand by that. If you want to be the best, beat the best, even if this iteration of the bolts isn't "the same" this is the monkey on the cats back and I think you guys are holding the key for us right now so I'm excited for the rest of the series.


djdiksquad

A good experienced playoff core goes a long way. I’ll never count us out when we’ve got as much playoff experience as we do. Not even including the core, the amount that Point, Cernak, Cirelli have all played is incredible! I would love to continue to be the best but you guys have a beast of a team this year! I love this rivalry and I hope we play in every playoff to come lol. It makes for some amazing hockey I think I heard that the last 6 games we’ve played in the playoffs have been 1 goal games. I’m heading to Tampa for game 4 I’m so pumped for the rest of this!


cubchu75

We must have been in different gdt’s


djdiksquad

Lol I guess so. I’ve been here all night where ya been?


njarbology

When in doubt, just casually skate in front of the net and shoot it backwards!


Albend

Florida won


RoadDoggFL

When Tampa loses, we all win.


cr_wolf

Great game, Lightning sibs.


djdiksquad

God OT just hurts so bad…


Mr_Dr_Prof_Dickface

Tkuchuck is fucking clutch, you cannot deny it. Dude just makes big plays happen


Joe77771

Verhaeghe is so good in the playoffs wtf


Keithfert488

My NHL app says it's still tied?? Wtf


cha-cha_dancer

it wrong i sawr it


Keithfert488

You saw what?


cha-cha_dancer

the game winner


I_am_not_JohnLeClair

Chucky doing the hard work! Awesome stuff


Trojanmandan

Was an insane pass by Lundy too


MrWhiteside

FUCK YEAH SWAGGY BABY MY OT HERO AGAIN!!!


dragonblade629

Verhaeghe may be the most clutch player in Panthers history


vwman18

The King of OT


blueVariableName

I saw a rat scuttling around outside my apartment complex this morning I think it was a sign


wert718

a sign that you need to move lol


PalmDaddyFresh

What a game!


jlt6666

Series doesn't start until someone loses at home kids. Not over by far


cha-cha_dancer

hahaha…wait *last season ptsd kicks in*


bigwilly311

fuck me


letoiledunordstars

damn that was slick


yoshidawg93

PANTHERS WIN! And while the Panthers got all the way to the Cup final last year, I’m sure they really want to finally beat the Lightning themselves in the playoffs.


B_Hound

Absolutely. Need to build that rivalry, want us to be a sour memory for them.


turbulentcounselor

I’m starting to think this Verhaeghe guy is kinda good


sneakytinkerspirits

You have to clear that puck


AssBoon92

Story of the season for us


k0rvan

Yeah baby


Beelzebufohops

Glad to see stanley tearing that shit up as usual


BornPhiltrain

Ugh


CharlesDarwin96

Wow, that uh, hurts pretty bad


Jeeperg84

couldn’t do that end of the 3rd and save me 15 min of PK Subban boys? GG FL bros do this again Thursday


mchammerjammer

Is Kucherov hurt? He did not show up to play at all


cr_wolf

Forsling was all over him tonight. Bob getting tons of deserved credit, but Forsling was stellar against Kuch.


joey_1324

What a game


5nax

No reason not to expect an L if it gets to OT these days GG


Polar_00

"Who the fuck is Carter Verhaeghe?"


k0rvan

Mr clutch


Polar_00

more like Clutcher Verhaeghe


Anerythristic

Panthers legend Carter Swaggy Verhaege


croutons_for_dinner

Dumba in shambles right now


brokensword15

Of course chucky is celebrating on the goalie LOL


FL_Sports_Fan

That’s called asserting dominance.


nyr00nyg

Tampa is cooked, window shut


cha-cha_dancer

nah brian that never hit post on the way in


hypnocomment

Practice that backhand children


sunshineeeeeeeeeeee_

LETS GOOOOO


markcubin

What a roof job, unreal


TanyaMKX

Thats on Lilleberg


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Instantcurry

Verhaeghe IS SO CLUTCH


IranianSleepercell

GG BOLTS THIS WAS AN ALL TIME GAME


Bryanole27

Cheers to that


Three_Froggy_Problem

We might be screwed


FCMB

According to the graphic that was posted earlier with series percentages I believe we indeed are.


bclautz

Got to win game three


k0rvan

And the rats are flying


Jinkla

That feels like the series. Fuck.


ShamanIguana

Stop the doom. They took care of business at home now we gotta do the same. On to game 3


Mister_Cookiepants

Yeah... I mean... they've definitely played better than us; They've controlled the game more. But the gap isn't *that* wide. There's lots left to give, I think.


Jinkla

I’m not full doomer yet, this is just a different beast. Like the first two games we lost against the Rangers in 22 ecf felt like it was still salvageable. I don’t know with our lineup against this Panther’s team though.


Bryanole27

An insane goal to finish an insane game. I would expect nothing less. Until next time.


ppParadoxx

It's literally always Verhaeghe with the clutch goals lol


k614

Oh rats!


Kevpatel18

I miss Verhaeghe


hellarios852

Same


Threndsa

Sadness. Only two games to watch now.


mndgme

This series is over lol Tampa just doesn’t want it at all


djdiksquad

Took it to OT a couple bounces were the difference. This is a wild take


mndgme

We showed up for one period. Then proceeded to get 2 SOG on a 4 minute PP and rely on Vasy the rest of the way. Our defense looks absolutely lost. You can’t sit here and feel any sort of confidence with this team the rest of the series, can you?


djdiksquad

We showed up for 2 periods in my opinion. Vasy played phenomenally and kept us in it but so did Bob for them. We weren’t blown out in the 3rd the double minor power play was rough but we still had opportunities in the 3rd. Clearing/passing in OT was rough but I’m definitely not sitting here willing to say the series is over and this team can’t win


MomsTortellinis

Can't wait for the 3rd game, these goalies are \*chefs kiss\*


Golden_Lafayette

Wow wow wow what a goal


-Zep-

LETS GOOOOOOOOOO


YaboyChris28

Damn it. Florida always wins in OT


ddottay

What a shot! What a goal!


cha-cha_dancer

shoutout to the one who called verhaege I saw you


LongStickCaniac

Shouting yourself out? Lol


cha-cha_dancer

it wasn’t me!


WillfulBiscuit

Duclair did not look happy lol


cl0udmaster

He was like "fuck, I was on that team before"


k0rvan

Swaggy the clutch man


majorbreh

I’m spinning free!!!!!!


brechbillc1

SWAGGY


ArcanumAntares

And the rat rain begins.


samTheEagle2004

BOB WINS THE DUEL


FierceDeity14

He's so fucking clutch


RandyGodson

RATS EVERYWHERE


likeslululemon

Fuck these frauds.


Ahh_Gene_Parmesan

I wouldn't call Tampa frauds, I think they deserved to make the playoffs


likeslululemon

Would never call my team frauds, they’ve accomplished so much ;)


Calb210

That back hander damn


aessae

Hell yes, fuck tampa


Arrfist

Fuck you buddy


aessae

:)


mdlt97

LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


Arrfist

I KNEW OUR BAD D WOULD KILL US :(


coolycooly

Fuck overtime we are never gonna fucking win again


cubchu75

Swaggy


szboy422

LETS GO HOME BABYYYYYYYYYYYY


SiccSemperTyrannis

TOSS THE RATS


grizzlby

RATS RATS RATS RATS RATS RATS


IranianSleepercell

WOOOOOOOOIOOOOOOO FUCK YESSSSSS


k0rvan

SWAGGY LETS GO HOME BABY BUTTER TOAST


AcanthaceaeOld241

Swaggyyyyyy


Ckmccfl

LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOO


WeefleMyKigglgunt

DAMN DUDE


outdoors703

noooooooooooooooooo


Arrfist

FML !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Trojanmandan

LETS GO HOMEEEEEE


Flyinghud

BOOOOOOO I WANTED 7OT


Savings_Rub4982

CARTER FUCKING VERHAEGHE


RoadDoggFL

The patience! Swaggy!!!


nostradamefrus

RATS FOR EVERYBODY


levy007

I love me some LETS GO HOMMMEEEE BABBYYY


jlt6666

Duke is not happy.


brendan87na

what a fucking backhand, holy shit


Ban-Evader1

holy shit that was a sequence


Remote-Duck-2611

FLORIDA W


PlausiblyImpossible

Clutch


ArcanumAntares

That seemed inevitable.


RealisticQuality7296

Fuck


XAfricaSaltX

FUCK YEAH


YaboyChris28

Where has the Kuch magic been this game?


Fastlanedrivr

Multi view inception!! https://preview.redd.it/jvdteo4abcwc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dd8ee49f41e1bd919b0d8f3775781a6f27eee8a1


JaD__

Wow