Panthers Take Another Shot at Eliminating Lightning in Game 5
Florida Panthers Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky Named Finalist for 2023-24 Vezina Trophy
The Florida Panthers will attempt to eliminate the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Second Round series on Thursday night. The Panthers trail the series 3-1 after dropping the first two games at home before winning the last two on the road.
Sergei Bobrovsky, who has been a key part of the Panthers' success this season, was named one of three finalists for the Vezina Trophy on Wednesday. The Vezina Trophy is awarded to the NHL's top goaltender. Bobrovsky is a two-time Vezina Trophy winner, having won the award in 2013 and 2017.
The Panthers will need Bobrovsky to be at his best in Game 5 if they want to force a Game 6. The Lightning have been one of the NHL's most dominant teams in recent years, and they will be looking to close out the series on Thursday.
Conclusion
The Panthers have shown a lot of resilience in this series, and they will need to continue to play with that same determination in Game 5. If they can get a win on Thursday, they will have a chance to force a Game 6 back in Florida. However, the Lightning are a tough team to beat, and the Panthers will need to play their best game of the series if they want to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
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