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" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He’s done well in limited action this season, holding a 7-3-0 record to go with a 2.83 goals against average and .905 save percentage. He has won each of his past four starts and stopped all seven Lightning shots he faced in relief on Thursday. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "As for Florida, the hope is that returning home and sleeping in their own beds will help some of the sick Panthers to feel better. 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Panthers back on home ice after long road trip, hosting St. Louis