Florida is defensive-first team at #24 in the NHL in goals scored, and #25 on the power play. The offense has tallied one goal in three of the last seven. But Florida's defense is a perfect 29-of-29 on the penalty kill over its last 12 games. They face a Tampa Bay offense dealing with all kinds of injuries. The Lightning, who have been without captain Steven Stamkos and Ryan Callahan for most of the season, saw three centers go down with injuries in Thursday’s 4-1 win over Minnesota. Third-leading scorer Tyler Johnson (44 points), Vladislav Namestnikov and Cedric Paquette are all officially day-to-day after missing Friday's practice with lower-body injuries. Tampa Bay plays its best defense at home, on a 5-2-1 run UNDER the total here, plus the UNDER is 7-3-1 when following a victory. Play the UNDER.
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