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Verhaeghe scores in OT, Panthers defeat Lightning in Game 2

Verhaeghe scores in OT, Panthers defeat Lightning in Game 2

Verhaeghe took a pass from Anton Lundell in the low slot and lifted a backhand from along the goal line on the right side. The Panthers extended their lead in the best-of-7 series. Game 3 is at Tampa Bay on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; MAX, TBS, BSFLX, BSSUN, BSFL, TVAS2, SN). Sam Bennett had a goal and an assist, and Vladimir Tarasenko scored for Florida, the No. 1 seed from the Atlantic Division.