Panthers couldn't generate quality shots or win crucial puck battles against Tampa Bay, highlighting key offensive struggles in their latest defeat.

Tampa Bay will be without seven regulars when they take the ice at Amerant Bank Arena. Lightning coach Jon Cooper said before Saturday’s game that Victor Hedman, Anthony Cirelli, Ryan McDonagh, Brandon Hagel, Pontus Holmberg, Dominic James and Nick Paul are all out.

Jack Finley’s first NHL goal on a third-period breakaway stood as the game-winner, and the Lightning added an empty-net goal. Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 23 saves in the game. The Lightning are now 9-6-2 this season and close a back-to-back series at home on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks.

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin is set to face the Florida Panthers again, reigniting a heated rivalry.

New York last played Monday when tabbed as a -191 favorite it downed the Nashville Predators 4-0 (Under 5.5). The Rangers head to Tampa with a 4-game road winning streak in tow. Overall, they are 7-1-1 away from home.

Down seven starting players against a bitter rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning turned to 23-year-old rookie forward Jack Finley to win an important bounce-back game.

The New York Rangers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Artemi Panarin scored two goals in the Rangers' 6-3 win over the Nashville Predators

The Vancouver Canucks continue their road trip with a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, playing their first game of a back-to-back against the Florida teams. Note the 2:00 p.m.