Do you think the Lightning have forgotten the back to back losses to the Panthers to close the season which saw them get out scored 9-1?  I dont think so, and I expect them to come out with some revenge here while sending a message to the Panthers reminding them who are the defending champs.  A big factor here is that the Lightning played those games without two of their superstars and today they get both Stamkos and Kucherov back in the lineup which are huge offensive weapons for them.  In goal I feel we have a huge edge as well with Vasilevskiy who comes in with a 30-10-1 and a 2.21 GAA to go along with a .925 SV%.  He led his team to the Stanley Cup last year so he knows what it takes to play in these high pressure situations.  Bobrovsky for the Panthers although he has a decent record he comes in allowing nearly 3 goals per game on the season with a 2.91 GAA and a .906 SV%.  He has struggled in his last 20 games vs the Lightning going 9-10-1 with a horrific 3.46 GAA and .884 SV%.  His career playoffs numbers are even worse vs the Lightning as he is just 12-21 in 38 games with a 3.13 GAA and .902 SV%.  Put it all together and we will take the Lightning to get it done in game 1 here as they will look to send a strong message and grab a big win.  Panthers are 3-7 in their last 10 games as a home underdog.  Panthers are 1-6 in their last 7 playoff games as an underdog.   
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