Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Dec 15, 2025. Final score: Florida Panthers 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 5 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:57 | 0.29 | 2.00 |
| 2nd | Sam Reinhart | C | 2 | 0 | 6 | 22:19 | 0.83 | 1.79 |
| 3rd | Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23:06 | 0.00 | 1.68 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:16 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Aaron Ekblad | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:48 | FLA | Anton Lundell | Uvis Balinskis, Seth Jones | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 11:48 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Carter Verhaeghe, Aaron Ekblad | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 18:08 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Mackie Samoskevich | 4v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 19:27 | TBL | Max Crozier | Oliver Bjorkstrand, Brayden Point | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 02:11 | TBL | J.J. Moser | Brayden Point, Darren Raddysh | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 06:37 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Uvis Balinskis | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.77 | 2.18 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 35.0% | 65.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 25 | 33 |
| Blocks | 17 | 3 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:57 | 0.29 | 2.00 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 22:19 | 0.83 | 1.79 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 23:06 | 0.00 | 1.68 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.39 | 1.67 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.00 | 1.66 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.17 | 1.63 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:14 | 0.13 | 1.40 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:50 | 0.09 | 1.26 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.34 | 0.78 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:02 | 0.21 | 0.75 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.12 | 0.70 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:11 | 0.04 | 0.65 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:24 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:24 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:40 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:59 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.27 | 1.61 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:50 | 0.09 | 1.59 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.21 | 0.92 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:24 | 0.23 | 0.52 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:56 | 0.21 | 0.50 |
| Max Crozier | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:59 | 0.03 | 0.35 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:53 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.07 | -0.11 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.13 | -0.23 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:32 | 0.08 | -0.35 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.33 | -0.36 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:33 | 0.09 | -0.38 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:05 | 0.11 | -0.48 |
| Steven Santini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:00 | 0.02 | -0.65 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.09 | -0.66 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:08 | 0.04 | -0.74 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:53 | 0.16 | -0.80 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | -0.19 | W |
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 19 | 24 | 79.2% | -2.64 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5–2 on Dec 15, 2025.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.18 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 2.77 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Carter Verhaeghe led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.0 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5–2 on Dec 15, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Carter Verhaeghe led all skaters at 2.0, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.18 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 2.77, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 24 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 28. High-danger chances went 9 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 26 of 28 (-0.19 goals saved above expected); Jonas Johansson stopped 19 of 24 (-2.64 goals saved above expected).