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Cats take on the Lightning in pivotal Game 6

Panthers look to close out series and advance to second round

The Florida Panthers will look to close out their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning when the two teams meet in Game 6 on Friday night at FLA Live Arena. The Panthers took a 3-2 lead in the series with a 4-1 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The Panthers have been led by Aleksander Barkov, who has six points (three goals, three assists) in the series. Jonathan Huberdeau has also been a key contributor with five points (one goal, four assists). The Lightning are looking to avoid elimination and force a Game 7 on Sunday night. Nikita Kucherov leads the Lightning with five points (two goals, three assists) in the series. Steven Stamkos has also been a key contributor with four points (two goals, two assists). The Panthers are 2-1 at home in the series, while the Lightning are 2-0 on the road. The Lightning won the Presidents Trophy this season, but the Panthers have been the better team in this series. The Panthers are looking to reach the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Lightning are looking to reach the second round for the fourth consecutive season. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Friday night. The game will be televised on ESPN.