The Lakeville North Panthers face off against the Eastview Lightning on Tuesday, January 7, at 7:00 PM. Both teams share identical 5-7-0 records
Team Overview
Lakeville North Panthers (5-7-0, 3-3 Conference)
The Panthers are coming off a tough 7-3 loss to Blaine but remain a dangerous offensive team, averaging 4.00 goals per game. However, defensive lapses have been a concern, allowing 5.42 goals per game. Under Head Coach Jake Taylor, the Panthers will aim to tighten their defensive play.
Leading the charts is senior forward Gunnar Conboy, who tops the team with 11 goals and 21 points. He’s supported by Kaden Decker and Samuel Moore, each with 6 goals. Goalie Carter Mayfield, with a 5.23 GAA and .853 save percentage, will need a strong performance to help secure a much-needed win.
Key Strength: A strong offense capable of generating scoring opportunities, especially from Conboy’s top line.
Eastview Lightning (5-7-0, 2-3 Conference)
The Lightning are looking to bounce back after a 5-1 loss to Holy Angels. They’ve struggled offensively this season, averaging just 2.33 goals per game, but their defense and goaltending, led by Charlie Scanlon, have kept them competitive. Scanlon’s .927 save percentage and 3.13 GAA make him a key player in keeping Eastview in games.
Offensively, the Lightning rely on forward Sam Wooten, who leads the team with 8 goals and 16 points. Issac Berberena and Jake Klinkhamer have also chipped in, but the team will need a collective effort to outscore Lakeville North’s dynamic attack.
Key Strength: Strong goaltending and disciplined defensive play, especially on the penalty kill (76.7%).
Lakeville North’s power play (27.9%) will look to exploit Eastview’s penalty kill, while the Lightning’s struggling power play (25.0%) must find ways to capitalize on opportunities.
Lakeville North’s offensive depth will give them an edge, Eastview’s goaltending could make it a closer contest. Ultimately, the Panthers’ firepower may prove too much for the Lightning to handle.
Prediction: Lakeville North 5, Eastview 3.
