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Nate Schmidt, Sergei Bobrovsky stake Panthers to 2-0 series lead over Lightning

Nate Schmidt's early goal held up as the winner and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky posted the shutout as the visiting Florida Panthers claimed a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

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Panthers Defender Continues Hot Start in Game 2 Victory

The Florida Panthers are off and running in their Stanley Cup defense. The momentum in the latest Battle of Florida belongs to the defending champions, as they've taken a 2-0 series lead back to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, for the next two games.

Aleksander Barkov News / House of Hockey / April 24

Aleksander Barkov Possibly Seriously Injured by Massive Hit in Game 2 Against Tampa Bay

Florida Panthers fans are holding their collective breaths after captain Aleksander Barkov was hurt following a questionable hit from Tampa's Brandon Hagel.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

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Nate Schmidt News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Panthers’ Nate Schmidt ties record for most goals by defenseman after two playoff games

Florida Panthers’ defenseman Nate Schmidt became the sixth defenseman in NHL history to score three goals through the first two games of the playoffs, after the blueliner scored in Game 2 of the Panthers’ first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

NHL Predictions: April 24 Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / April 24

Game Two Gameday: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay

The Florida Panthers drew first blood in the latest postseason edition of the Sunshine State showdown with a one-sided 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 at Amalie Arena on Tuesday.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Panthers Find a Way to Get an Important Win in Tampa

The Florida Panthers began their quest to repeat as Stanley Cup champions Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a dominant fashion. They took them down 6-2 to win Game 1 of the series.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Little Box Cats / April 23

Tkachuk, yeah! Panthers cruise to 6-2 win over Lightning

Matthew Tkachuk made a triumphant return to the lineup, and the Florida Panthers cruised to a 6-2 victory over the overwhelmed Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 at Amalie Arena.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / April 23

NHL roundup: Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk scores twice in return

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk returned to action with two goals and an assist, and the Stanley Cup champs swiped home-ice advantage by thumping the host Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 to start their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

Matthew Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

Matthew Tkachuk Has 3-Point Night in Return For Panthers

The talk heading into Game 1 between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning was whether Matthew Tkachuk would play after being activated off the long-term injury reserve.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / April 23

Matthew Tkachuk scores twice in return as Panthers rout Lightning

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Panthers Blow Out Lightning 6-2 in Game 1

The Tampa Bay Lightning got all banged up and blown out by the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Battle of Florida. In their fourth series meeting over the past five seasons, the Panthers took a commanding road win to gain the early series lead.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

NHL Predictions: Playoff Series Preview with Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

Welcome back to NHL Predictions, this time it is our 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs preview, where we break down matchups, analyze trends, and pretend we aren’t just flipping coins and calling it “advanced analytics.” This year’s Sunshine State Showdown brings us a sizzler, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 22

What to Watch For: Lightning and Panthers Rekindle Rivalry

The Battle of Florida returns in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning rekindle their rivalry in the opening round.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18

Lightning Pegged as Favorites Over Panthers in Battle of Florida

The Battle of Florida is set to be one of the most compelling first-round matchups of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That said, if you ask those around the league, the edge goes to the Tampa Bay Lightning, not the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / April 18