The Lightning turned the deficit into a rout in Game 3, beating the Panthers 5-1 Saturday and tightening the series to 2-1.

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5: The Panthers were a perfect 5 for 5 on the penalty kill on Thursday, holding the Lightning to just two shots on goal when they were on the power play. Overall in the series, Florida is 7 for 8 on the penalty and has allowed just six total shots on goal when playing down a man.