Nikita Kucherov’s goal, assist help Tampa Bay Lightning beat Florida Panthers 5-2

This time, the Tampa Bay Lightning found a way to solve Sergei Bobrovsky. Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist, while Ondrej Palat snapped a third-period tie with a power-play goal that helped last season’s Presidents’ Trophy winners begin with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.