In Game 2 of the series, Sam Bennett scored the first goal for the Florida Panthers, giving them a 1-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bennett's goal came 6:16 into the game on a backhander, taking advantage of the Lightning's goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy, being out of position. The goal, which occurred during a scramble in front of the net, left 13:44 remaining in the first period. Bennett's goal also made him the first goalscorer of the game, with odds at +1400.
Sam Bennett breaks the ice šØ https://t.co/qsKWZlpojm
The Cats strike first in Game 2. š¤ (š„: @FlaPanthers) https://t.co/S7WuPFUWeZ
Sam Bennett's backhander gives the Panthers the lead in the first! š¼ https://t.co/B9BbRl7ymr
Sam Bennett gives the Panthers the early lead over the Lightning! šāā¬ ā First Goalscorer +1400 https://t.co/yT2Bt1YbEz
Sam Bennett gives the Panthers the early lead over the Lightning! šāā¬ ā First Goalscorer + https://t.co/yT2Bt1YbEz
Bennett puts Panthers up 1-0 6:16 into Game 2.
1-0 #FlaPanthers. Sam Bennett on a rebound with Andrei Vasilevskiy out of position. 13:44 left in the first period.
Sam Bennett beats Andrei Vasilevskiy with a backhander 6:16 into the game ā 1-0 Panthers.
Scramble in front and Bennett opens the scoring on the backhand. Panthers lead 1-0 with 13:44 left in the first.
Sam bennett - #FlaPanthers 1-0