The Florida Panthers, with their backs to the wall, are in desperation mode. Down 3-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning, there isn't much hope on the outside. Especially not after rumors began circulating that the team was out partying late after their Game 3 defeat. Now, in a back-to-back situation, they need answers. Desperately. The team announced a couple of lineup changes for Game 4:
Lundell, surprisingly, has hardly played in this series & not because of injury. He was benched early in Game 2 & scratched Game 3. He will draw in for Game 4.
Thornton is another story. The NHL legend hasn't played at all these playoffs, and many questioned the decision not to dress him once their powerplay stalled out. 1-for-26, any change is necessary. Jumbo will dress in Game 4 & one has to think, unless the Panthers win, this will be his last NHL game.
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It's unclear who gets bumped out of the lineup tonight. Typical enough, these head coaches keep their cards very tight to the chest come playoffs. But will Lundell & Thornton be enough to overcome the Lightning & stave off elimination. I don't know...
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