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What the Florida Panthers Learnt Heading to Game 2

Following a 3-2 victory in the series opener, the Florida Panthers got a nice sample out of their strategy going into Game 2. Off to a good start, the Cats put on an all-around fantastic performance in Game 1 vs the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Carter Verhaeghe is the Florida Panthers ‘Playoff Guy’

FORT LAUDERDALE — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice recalls the first time he really noticed Carter Verhaeghe. “I’m watching Tampa,’’ Maurice recalled of the 2021 playoffs, “but this guy from Florida is all over the puck.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 7 minutes ago

Panthers vs. Lightning: A Rivalry with Mutual Admiration

SUNRISE — Do n0t let this series’ relatively quiet opener fool you. The rivalry between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning is as intense as ever.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / 2 hours ago

Game Two Gameday: Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning

The Florida Panthers drew first blood in the latest postseason edition of the Battle of Florida with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 at Amerant Bank Arena on Sunday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Panthers look to continue dominant play over Lightning

The Florida Panthers are 5-1 in NHL playoffs series in which they have won the opener. That bodes well for Florida, which will play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night in Sunrise.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 10 hours ago

NHL Playoffs: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game 1 Recap | 04/21/2024

As advertised, Game 1 of the Battle for Florida did not disappoint. The in-state rivalry kicked off with a lot of pace from both teams, very strong defense, and a bit of chippiness, but no major fights yet.

Bill Zito News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Panthers' Bill Zito deserving of his extension, promotion

The Florida Panthers walk into the postseason as Atlantic Division champions with a record of 52-24-6 with 110 points. They are up 1-0 in their series against their big brother in the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / 19 hours ago

Battle Of Florida: Panthers Take Game 1, Win 3-2 Over Lightning

For the third time in four years, the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning face off in the playoffs. Contrary to their previous meetings, it is the Panthers who have home ice, as the team with the highest regular season ranking.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / 19 hours ago

Battle of Florida doesn’t disappoint after hit parade in Lightning-Panthers Game 1

Is there a better playoff matchup than the Battle of Florida? Game 1 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers was another electric chapter between the two rivals, with an absolutely ridiculous 109 hits combined between the two clubs.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Florida Hockey Now / 19 hours ago

Matthew Tkachuk Finds New Way to be Playoff Closer for Panthers

To start off the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Matthew Tkachuk found yet another way to be a hero in the final minutes of a game. With the Tampa Bay Lightning pressing with an empty net at 6-on-5, Tkachuk was out there making big plays in his own zone.

Aleksander Barkov News / Florida Hockey Now / 20 hours ago

Sasha Barkov Leads Florida Panthers to Historic Game 1 Win

SUNRISE — As Sasha Barkov made his way out of a triumphant Florida Panthers dressing room Sunday afternoon, he stopped to ask a reporter whether his team’s 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning was the franchise’s first Game 1 win in a first-round series.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 27 minutes ago

Florida Panthers Bottle up Lightning, Take Control of Game 1

SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers took control of their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and celebrated with a 3-2 win in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Carter Verhaeghe News / Field Level Media / April 21

Carter Verhaeghe's tally helps Panthers edge Lightning

Carter Verhaeghe scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period as the host Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in the opening of their best-of-seven, first-round playoff series at Sunrise, Fla.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Carter Verhaeghe nets another clutch goal for Panthers

Carter Verhaeghe's game-winning playoff goals usually come in overtime. But the Florida Panthers will gladly take the one he scored Sunday. Verhaeghe,

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NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 43 minutes ago

Game 1: Florida Panthers 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 2

SUNRISE — Paul Maurice said Saturday that if he was not coaching in these Stanley Cup playoffs, the series he would watch as a fan would be the one between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Dmitry Kulikov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 12 hours ago

Panthers interested in extending veteran defenseman

The Panthers hope to extend pending UFA defenseman Dmitry Kulikov.

Anthony Duclair News / Florida Hockey Now / April 21

Anthony Duclair: ‘No Friends Out There’ when Panthers Play Lightning

Few players on the Tampa Bay Lightning know as much about the Florida Panthers as Anthony Duclair does. Duclair spent the previous three seasons with the Panthers before being traded to San Jose on July 1 in a cap-saving move.

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / 12 hours ago

Battle of Florida: Florida Panthers Players to Watch

As a new playoff series between the Cats and Bolts commence, here are some Florida Panthers players to watch at all times. The regular season is in the past.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

Panthers vs. Lightning: New kids on the block vs. fading ex-champs

Previewing Panthers vs. Lightning: New kids on the block against fading ex-champs

Will the young hot shots break through, or will the aging champs stave off Father Time?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Panthers set for stern test in series opener vs. Lightning

In theory, winning the NHL's Atlantic Division should have given the Florida Panthers an "easier" first-round playoff opponent. But, if history is any judge, that hardly is the case.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20

NHL bets: Our two favorite prop targets for Sunday's playoff action

Two names on Sunday seem to be primed for prop production. Two players, three bets each, let's go. YB's NHL expert Griffin Carroll loves Florida's offense to get things going at home vs. Tampa Bay.

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Aaron Ekblad News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Florida Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad to return to lineup for Game 1 of playoffs

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice confirmed to the media this morning that defenseman Aaron Ekblad is ready to go for Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 12 hours ago

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 2 hours ago

Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series preview and pick

Florida Panthers: 1st in Atlantic Division, 110 points Tampa Bay Lightning: 1st Eastern Conference Wild Card, 96 points* * – with one game remaining To

Bill Zito News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Florida Panthers sign GM Bill Zito to contract extension

Florida Panthers Chairman, Owner and Governor of Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, Vincent Viola announced today that the Panthers and General Manager Bill Zito have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension that promotes him to President of Hockey Operations.