Dallas Closes in on Victory, Down 3-1 Against Lightning
- The Florida Panthers rallied in the third period to defeat the Tampa bay Lightning 4-2, taking a 3-1 lead in their series.
- The Lightning also lost Brandon Hagel to injury midway through the game.
- In Dallas, the Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-2, pushing them ahead 3-2 in their series.
NHL Playoff Roundup: Panthers Surge, Stars Shine in Series Leads
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April 29, 2025
Panthers Claw Past Lightning in Game 4
The Florida Panthers rallied in the third period to defeat the Tampa bay Lightning 4-2, taking a 3-1 lead in their series. Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored just 11 seconds apart to give the Panthers the advantage. Carter Verhaeghe sealed the victory with an empty-net goal.
Mitchell Chaffee and Erik Cernak scored for Tampa Bay. The Lightning also lost Brandon Hagel to injury midway through the game. Tampa Bay was within four minutes of tying the series before Florida’s late surge. Janis Moser, a defenseman for the Lightning, played for 18 minutes with a -1 rating.
Stars Dominate avalanche, Take Series Lead
In Dallas, the Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-2, pushing them ahead 3-2 in their series. Wyatt Johnston led the Stars with two goals, including the game’s opening goal just nine seconds into the contest. Roope Hintz contributed a goal and an assist. Goaltender Jake Oettinger made 26 saves.
Nathan MacKinnon recorded a goal and an assist for Colorado, but goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood had a challenging night. Blackwood was replaced after allowing five goals on 18 shots. Johnston’s opening goal was the fifth-fastest to start a game in NHL playoff history. Lian Bichsel,a Swiss defenseman,finished with a +1 rating in 11 minutes of ice time.
NHL Playoff Roundup: Key Games and Highlights (April 29, 2025)
What’s the Latest in the NHL Playoffs?
The NHL playoffs are heating up! This article provides a recap of games played on April 29, 2025, with the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars taking commanding leads in their respective series.According to the article, two key games defined the day’s action, impacting series standings substantially.
How Did the Florida Panthers Perform Against the Tampa Bay Lightning?
The Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 in Game 4 of their series, taking a 3-1 lead.
Key Moments in the Panthers vs. Lightning Game:
Third-Period Rally: The Panthers came alive in the third period to secure the win.
Ekblad and Jones: Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored two goals just 11 seconds apart, giving the panthers a critical advantage.
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