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Tkachuk Avoids Punishment; Lightning Narrow Series Deficit

4/28/2025

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Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk has escaped additional punishment for his hit on Jake Guentzel of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3. Although he was handed a five-minute major penalty, the NHL found the hit to be less severe than a prior incident. The Lightning's victory in this match narrowed the Panthers' series lead to 2-1.

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Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk has escaped additional punishment for his hit on Jake Guentzel of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3. Although he was handed a five-minute major penalty, the NHL found the hit to be less severe than a prior incident. The Lightning's victory in this match narrowed the Panthers' series lead to 2-1.