When the Washington Capitals traded for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois in June, they hoped another change in scenery would kick-start his career and help him reach his potential.
SUNRISE, Fla. – Aleksander Barkov scored a pair of goals and Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves as the Florida Panthers held on for a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. Improving to 38-21-3, the Panthers ended the Lightning’s winning streak at eight games.
Ryan McDonagh had intercepted a pass from Aleksander Barkov and was making his way uncontested toward the Florida Panthers’ net. His breakaway opportunity while the Panthers were on the power play gave the Tampa Bay Lightning a chance to tie the score late in the third period.
The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Florida Panthers after Zachary Werenski scored two goals in the Blue Jackets' 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.