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Under-performing Lightning look to avoid sweep by Panthers

Under-performing Lightning look to avoid sweep by Panthers

The reigning conference champions will look to end the Sunshine State matchup Saturday afternoon in Game 4 in Tampa. While Matthew Tkachuk's two goals — giving him 29 points in his past 23 postseason matches — made headlines, it was Florida's fourth line of Nick Cousins, Steven Lorentz and Kyle Okposo that was game-changing. The trio had a goal and three assists in the victory and was also on the ice after hemming in their rivals when Brandon Montour put Florida ahead 3-2 late in the second period.