Sam Reinhart is driving the Florida Panthers' resurgence, with 17 goals this season. On Monday, he scored two goals, one on the power play and one short-handed, in Florida's 5-2 win at the Tampa Bay Lightning.

What happened?

The Panthers, two-time reigning Stanley Cup champions, were struggling two weeks ago with a four-game losing streak. Since then, they have won five of six games, including a 3-1-0 road trip.

The Panthers' starting goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has a personal four-game win streak, with a 14-8-1 record and a 2.80 goals-against average this season.

Why it matters for Sam Reinhart

Reinhart ranks second on the Panthers with 17 goals, behind only Brad Marchand's 19, and leads the team in power-play goals with five and short-handed goals with three. Coach Paul Maurice praised Reinhart, saying "He knows when to push on the power play" and "He knows how to run the penalty kill and when to take a chance."

The Kings have lost three straight games, scoring only four goals in that span. Goalie Anton Forsberg will likely start on Wednesday, as Darcy Kuemper was placed on injured reserve due to an injury suffered on Monday.

What comes next?

The Panthers will host the Kings on Wednesday, with Reinhart expected to lead the way. The Kings' winger Adrian Kempe leads the team in assists with 17 and points with 28, tied with Kevin Fiala for the team lead in goals with 11.

The Panthers' defenseman Gustav Forsling suffered a left-arm injury on Monday, blocking a shot. The Kings' coach Jim Hiller said the team created more chances in their loss at Dallas, but struggled to score.

Drew Doughty, a five-time All-Star, felt the Kings' defensemen got more involved, leading to an increased number of four-men attacks. However, the Kings were unable to capitalize on these chances, scoring only one goal in the game.

The Panthers' win on Monday was their fifth in six games, with Reinhart playing a key role in the team's success. As the Panthers face the Kings on Wednesday, Reinhart will look to continue his strong performance and lead the team to another victory.