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Panthers rookie saves 36 goals as Panthers top Lightning 4-1

The Lightning still lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and host Game 6 on Wednesday night.

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers entrusted their season to a rookie goalie making his playoff debut. Spencer Knight delivered. 

The 20-year-old Knight stopped 36 shots, Mackenzie Weegar had a goal and an assist, and the Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 in Game 5 of their Central Division playoff series. 

The Lightning still lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and host Game 6 on Wednesday night.

But, Knight — the third different goalie to start for Florida in this series — stymied the reigning Stanley Cup champions.

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