Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb 05, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 6 |
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 | Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.32 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.27 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Erik Cernak | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23:13 | 0.06 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:08 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Victor Hedman | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:08 | TBL | Zemgus Girgensons | Pontus Holmberg, Yanni Gourde | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 01:14 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Darren Raddysh, Nikita Kucherov | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 17:50 | TBL | Erik Cernak | Ryan McDonagh, Dominic James | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 06:09 | TBL | Pontus Holmberg | Gage Goncalves, Oliver Bjorkstrand | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 09:50 | FLA | Mackie Samoskevich | Jesper Boqvist, Anton Lundell | 4v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 15:41 | TBL | Oliver Bjorkstrand | — | 5v5 | 1–6 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.11 | 2.48 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 61.5% | 38.5% |
| Power play | 1/6 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Hits | 17 | 34 |
| Blocks | 5 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15:01 | 0.51 | 0.55 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.19 | 0.54 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25:58 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:49 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:05 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:45 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| Mikulas Hovorka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:25 | 0.02 | -0.70 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:38 | 0.12 | -0.75 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:02 | 0.38 | -0.90 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:42 | 0.18 | -1.12 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.24 | -1.47 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.32 | 1.49 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.27 | 1.44 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:13 | 0.06 | 0.95 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:20 | 0.31 | 0.75 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:59 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:52 | 0.17 | 0.54 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.18 | 0.54 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.23 | 0.44 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:23 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:28 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:42 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:37 | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.95 | -0.05 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:54 | 0.17 | -0.11 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:13 | 0.02 | -1.02 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.01 | -1.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -1.53 | L |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | -0.67 | |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 33 | 34 | 97.1% | -0.62 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Florida Panthers 6–1 on Feb 05, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.48 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.11 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but Tampa Bay Lightning took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Pontus Holmberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 33 of 34, worth -0.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 6–1 on Feb 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Florida Panthers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pontus Holmberg led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.48 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.11, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 34 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 28. High-danger chances went 10 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 20 of 25 (-1.53 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 33 of 34 (-0.62 goals saved above expected).