The Florida Panthers are investigating an incident from Monday night time’s sport that reveals a Tampa Bay Lightning fan seemingly assaulting their mascot, Viktor E. Rat.
Within the video, each the assault from the fan and the shortage of intervention are surprising.
As one of many movies reveals, the host Panthers (25-22-6) have been main the Lightning (32-16-2) in a blowout, 7-1 on the time. That ended up being the last rating, as 2023 All-Star Recreation MVP Matthew Tkachuk notched two targets and three assists for 5 factors and head coach Paul Maurice earned his 800th profession win.
In response to a report by David Wilson of the Miami Herald, Monday’s win was the Panthers’ first towards the Lightning in over a 12 months. Florida’s subsequent sport shall be Thursday at house towards the San Jose Sharks.
The 2 groups will not play on the Panthers’ house ice once more this season — barring a gathering within the Jap Convention playoffs — however will sq. off in Tampa Bay on Feb. 28.
