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Reasons the Lightning Are in a 3-0 Hole to the Panthers

It is not easy for me to write this article. The Tampa Bay Lightning are down 3-0 against the Florida Panthers in the first round, and, call me pessimistic, but I have a sinking feeling a sweep is imminent.

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Don’t write off the Tampa Bay Lightning out just yet

With the Florida Panthers up 3-0 in the series on the Tampa Bay Lightning, the brooms are out and the weight is on the Bolts to get themselves back in the series.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 3 hours ago

NHL Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Game 3 Recap | 04/25/2024

Heading home with an 0-2 deficit, the Tampa Bay Lightning knew they had to win to make this a series. Unfortunately, another close loss puts a season that at times looked promising on life support.

Jon Cooper News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Lightning’s Jon Cooper issues stern challenge to ‘believers’ amid 3-0 deficit to Panthers

The Tampa Bay Lightning are in a world of trouble after losing Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Florida Panthers at home on Thursday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / 3 hours ago

Lightning Round: The Post Game Interviews

Following their loss in Game Three, the Tampa Bay Lightning were on the same page in their post-game interviews. In order to dig themselves out of this hole, they have to believe.

NHL News / Raw Charge / 8 hours ago

Lightning lose pivotal Game Three to Panthers, 5-3

There was a point in the second period where the Tampa Bay Lightning had the Florida Panthers on the ropes. They had clawed their way back from a 1-0 deficit to take a 2-1 lead on goals by Steven Stamkos and Tyler Motte.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Panthers win again to push Lightning to playoff brink

The upcoming No. 1 contender has the aging former champ on the ropes.

Hurricanes beat Islanders, 3-2, to take an impressive 3-0 series lead

Watch: Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen makes clutch playoff save

Carolina forward unlikely to make postseason return due to neck injury

Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard joins elite postseason company

Bruins, Maple Leafs HCs exchange barbs following goalie incident

NHL News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

NHL playoff bets: Time for the home teams to make it a series

The theme of tonight in the NHL is backing a pair of home teams to avoid an 0-3 hole, or at the very least, score some goals in an attempt to make this a series.

Stanley Cup betting: Panthers vs. Lightning Game 3 odds, preview, prediction for Thu. 4/25

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

Tampa Bay Lightning Game Two Of Their Playoff Series Standout Performances

A few Tampa Bay Lightning players stepped up yesterday in game two. However, the Lightning fell to the Florida Panthers by a score of 3-2 in overtime to continue their 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff run.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / April 24

Morning After Thoughts: Lightning behind the 8-ball in Game Two and the Series

Morning After Thoughts will be an ongoing series throughout the playoffs where I can ramble on about the most recent Lightning playoff game. Sometimes it will be structured.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / April 24

Lightning Round: The post-game interviews

The Lightning dropped Game Two in overtime when old friend, Carter Verhaeghe, roofed one over Andrei Vasilevskiy just a few minutes into overtime. With the loss, the Lightning head back home down two-games-to-none and they have to find a way to get the win or this will be a short series.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Watch: Carter Verhaeghe nets another OT winner for Panthers

Carter Verhaeghe did it again.

Watch: Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky makes an unbelievable save

Rangers take 2-0 series lead with impressive 4-3 win over Capitals

Capitals need to make big lineup change to help get Alex Ovechkin going

Watch: Canucks star can't believe he missed wide-open net

Predators prey upon major Canucks absence, tie series 1-1 with 4-1 win

Second-period goal flurry helps Avs beat Jets in Game 2, tie series

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / April 23

Former Bolt beats the Lightning in overtime, 3-2

Carter Verhaeghe’s fifth career overtime goal proved to be the difference as the Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 to take a two-games-to-none lead in their series.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 50 minutes ago

Watch: Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky makes unbelievable save

He was out of position, but it did not matter.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / April 23

Tampa Bay Lightning Game One of their Playoff Series Standout Performances

A few Tampa Bay Lightning players stepped up yesterday in game one. However, the Lightning fell to the Florida Panthers by a score of 3-2 to start round one of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Action Network / April 23

NHL betting: Lightning vs. Panthers Game 2 odds, preview, prediction for Tuesday 4/23

Action Network's hockey expert Grant White shares a prediction for Tuesday's NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers.

Panthers look to continue dominant play over Lightning

Carter Verhaeghe nets another clutch goal for Panthers

NHL betting: These teams have the shortest odds at getting the first overall draft pick

Jon Cooper News / ClutchPoints / April 21

Lightning’s Jon Cooper sounds off on brutal Game 1 loss to Panthers

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to avenge their first-round exit from last season. However, their redemption tour in the Stanley Cup Playoffs did not receive a positive start.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NTT IndyCar Series / April 21

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Lightning & Affiliates Prepared for Long Playoff Runs

Spring is here, and so are the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a hard-fought season, the Tampa Bay Lightning are gearing up to battle for some postseason hardware once again, but they are not alone.

NHL News / Action Network / April 20

NHL best bets: Lightning vs. Panthers Game 1 odds, preview, prediction for Sunday 4/21

Hockey expert Carol Schram of the Action Network shares a prediction for Sunday's NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

If Victor Hedman had his way, Steven Stamkos won’t leave the Tampa Bay Lightning

This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. The Tampa Bay Lightning is once again set for the playoffs and a date with state rivals, the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 22 hours ago

Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Round 1 Series Preview

This series is being dubbed the battle for Florida; which team will come out victorious, the Panthers or the Lightning? After clinching the Atlantic Division title, Florida is set up for an in-state rivalry in round one.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19

Winners of three stat-based NHL awards confirmed

With the last day of the regular season schedule behind us, the three major stat-based award winners for the 2023-24 season are set in stone.

Nikita Kucherov gets 100th assist, but Auston Matthews can't reach 70 goals

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Lightning & Panthers Facing Off in Latest Playoff Battle of Florida

For just the third time ever, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers are set to face off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All three have happened in the last four seasons.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltending and Acquisition Final Report Cards

It is Tampa Bay Lightning report card time! The Tampa Bay Lightning have wrapped up the 2023-24 regular season. The Bolts completely turned their season around with stellar play throughout the 2024 months of the season.

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