To put it simply, the Winnipeg Jets endured one of their worst losses of the season Friday versus the Florida Panthers, falling to a 6-1 outcome. Needing to flush this miserable performance, doing so won’t be easy as there’s another tough matchup on the horizon. Staying in the Sunshine State, the club will travel north to Tampa Bay to face the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, who’re seeking to capture a third straight title this season. Due to last summer’s expansion draft and limited cap space, the Lightning have altered their roster since winning the 2021 Stanley Cup, although they remain as dominant as ever. This season, they’ve performed to a 45-21-8 record, earning them 98 points and third place in the Atlantic Division. And they appear poised to make another deep post-season run. Taking full advantage of residing in Florida, this franchise remains extremely effective at Amalie Arena, as they’ve registered a 23-7-6 home record in 2021-22. As a team coming off a disappointing outing, things aren
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