Panthers match record, deny Hurricanes one in 5-2 victoryThe Florida Panthers have matched the best 11-game start in NHL history.
Vasilevskiy yields little as Lightning advance in playoffsAndrei Vasilevskiy closed another postseason series by turning away every shot.
Lightning eliminate Hurricanes, advance to Cup semifinalsBrayden Point and Ross Colton scored and Andrei Vasilevskiy controlled the crease, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Tuesday night to win the second-round playoff series in five games.
Kucherov, Stamkos shine, lift Lightning over Hurricanes 6-4Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos each had two goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-4 to open a commanding lead in their second-round playoff series.
Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay top Carolina 2-1 for 2-0 series leadAlex Killorn and Anthony Cirelli scored while Andrei Vasilevskiy was strong in net once again, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 for a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
