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Everything you need to know ahead of Tampa Bay's matchup against the Florida Panthers on Saturday. When: Saturday, April 27 - 5:00 p.m. ET Where: AMALIE Arena - Tampa, FL TV coverage: Bally Sports Sun (check local listings) Radio coverage: 102.5 MHz-FM , Lightning Radio 24/7 Where to stream it: BallySports.com Lines from Thursday's Game (subject to change) Forwards Brandon Hagel - Brayden Point - Nikita Kucherov Steven Stamkos - Anthony Cirelli - Anthony Duclair Mitchell Chaffee - Nick Paul - Mikey Eyssimont Tanner Jeannot - Luke Glendening - Tyler Motte Defensemen Victor Hedman - Darren Raddysh Nick Perbix - Erik Cernak Emil Lilleberg - Matt Dumba Goaltenders Andrei Vasilevskiy Jonas Johansson
On west coast of Florida, they can't believe their big weapon, Nikola Kucherov, hasn't scored or how their top-rated power play was harmless in four chances Thursday in the Panthers' 5-3 win in Game 3. It's 3-0 in the series now, meaning the remnants of Tampa Bay's proud Stanley Cup dynasty is being ground to dust like the Ming Dynasty by the Florida Panthers.
The Florida Panthers were in firm control of their Round 1 series against the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into Game 3 last night. The opening five minutes or so of yesterday's game belonged to the Panthers, but it didn't take long for the Lightning to grab some momentum, thanks to the Panthers parading to the sin bin. The Lightning had three power plays in the first period, a perfect opportunity to go up early and take advantage in a must-have game. Unfortunately for the Lightning, the Panthers were having none of it.
The Florida Panthers’ 5-3 Game 3 win in Tampa Wednesday night gives that Cats an all-but-insurmountable 3-0 lead in their NHL first-round playoff series
In the moment, The Save kept the game tied. “There'll be a number of kids in the driveway this weekend and they'll all want to play goal for the first time,” Maurice said. The hyperbole kept coming Wednesday: Bobbery, some were calling it, a play on Bobrovsky's last name and obvious nickname — Bob.
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Florida Panthers forward Kyle Okposo will play in the postseason for the first time in eight years on Thursday when he takes the ice for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the host Tampa Bay Lightning. Okposo, 36, last competed in the playoffs on May 8, 2016. He is drawing into the lineup with Ryan Lomberg ruled out due to illness. “He's very excited about the game,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. “He will relish this, the opportunity. Serious pro, very detailed guy. He's going to be all wired in for the game but there's also going to be a piece of him that understands that there's not 15 more seasons of playoffs ahead of him. This is something he needs to enjoy.” Florida
‘I feel like I’m stronger, faster, more mature, and I also have that skill that I’m able to bring to the table when I when I play.’
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba (24) during the second period of Game 2 of the first-round of an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)Source: post FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — In the moment, The Save kept the game tied. By night's end, it became a game-saver since Florida went on to prevail in overtime. And the way Panthers coach Paul Maurice sees it, the impact from Sergei Bobrovsky's moment on Tuesday night will only continue — with a reach beyond these NHL playoffs and this series between Florida and the Tampa Bay Lightning. It won a game. It may grow the
Sam Bennett is a crucial piece of the Florida Panthers' top-six — even scoring the team's opening goal in Tuesday night's Game 2, 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning — but they'll be without the veteran for at least the next seven days. Bennett was injured after blocking teammate Brandon Montour's shot with his hand on Tuesday night at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. Sam Bennett went down the tunnel with an apparent hand injury.
The Florida Panthers lead the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The winner of the best-of-seven series will continue on to round two of the playoffs and face the winner of the Boston and Toronto series. The Lightning lost 3-2 for the second consecutive game on Tuesday. In 2023, Tampa Bay was bounced in round one to the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-2.
The Panthers are bracing to be without their second-line center for at least the near future.
The pride of Waterdown scored his fifth career postseason OT winner to lead the Cats to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference opening-round series on Tuesday night. Not only is that the most in Florida franchise history, it also has the 28-year-old in elite National Hockey League company. Verhaeghe is tied with Glenn Anderson, Patrick Kane and Corey Perry, and trails just Maurice Richard (6) and Joe Sakic (8) for the most playoff overtime winners in league history, according to NHL.com's George Richards.
In the big moments on the big stage for the Florida Panthers, chances are Carter Verhaeghe and Sergei Bobrovsky are going to be putting together clutch performances.
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‘For me, playing the game the honest way and getting the wins, that’s the most important.’
Game #2 – Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers Time: 7:30 PM EST Location: Amerant Bank Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUN, BSFL, ESPN2, ESPN+, Hulu Series: Florida 1, Tampa Bay 0 Game One – Panthers 3, Lightning 2 Opponent's Site: Litter Box Cats Know Thine Enemy The Panthers were 3-1 in Game Two's last season. Their one loss was to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist on four shots in Game One. He posted a team-high (tied with Sam Reinhart) 1.33 iXG. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 17 of 19 shots with a 0.64 GSAx. Four Questions Who will be in the line-up tonight? The Lightning called up Max Crozier on Monday and the rookie took regular rushes
Everything you need to know ahead of Tampa Bay's matchup against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. When: Tuesday, April 23 - 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Amerant Bank Arena - Sunrise, FL TV coverage: Bally Sports Sun (check local listings) Radio coverage: 102.5 MHz-FM , Lightning Radio 24/7 Where to stream it: BallySports.com Lines from Monday's Practice (subject to change) Forwards Anthony Duclair - Brayden Point - Nikita Kucherov Brandon Hagel - Anthony Cirelli - Steven Stamkos Mitchell Chaffee - Nick Paul - Mikey Eyssimont Tanner Jeannot - Luke Glendening - Conor Sheary Defensemen Victor Hedman - Darren Raddysh Matt Dumba - Erik Cernak Emil Lilleberg - Max Crozier Goaltenders Andrei Vasilevskiy Jonas
Losing their playoff opener to the Florida Panthers Sunday won't quell the Lightning's belief they can go on a long postseason run. The Lightning lost their 2022 postseason opener 5-0 in Toronto but came back to win the series in seven games. “We have to come out and play a much better game, but there's certainly no panic in here,” captain Steven Stamkos said. Panthers coach Paul Maurice on Monday called Game 1 “an intelligent, physical game” by both teams.
See Full Box Score The Florida Panthers are 5-1 in NHL playoffs series in which they have won the opener. Related Content OKC's Sam Presti is an overrated draft savant Who is the best point guard in the NBA? Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix Share Share this Video Facebook Twitter Email Reddit Link view video Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix Related Content OKC's Sam Presti is an overrated draft savant Who is the best point guard in the NBA? Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix Share Share this Video Facebook Twitter Email Reddit Link Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix That bodes well for Florida, which will play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning
SUNRISE — Losing their playoff opener to the Florida Panthers Sunday won’t quell the Lightning’s belief they can go on a long postseason run. They looked overmatched early in their 3-2 loss at Amerant Bank Arena, but like the battle-tested team they are they stuck with their process and leveled play in what became a tightly contested, one-goal game ultimately decided by small details. “Our ...
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost their first round matchup on Sunday in the 2024 NHL Playoffs against long-time rival, the Florida Panthers. Following their victory, the Sunrise-based team's celebration featured several rodents joining them on the ice — rats. In an article from the Hockey Writers, the Panthers' trend dates back to Oct. 8, 1995, when player Scott Mellanby reportedly saw a live rat in the locker room and took care of it with his hockey stick. Later that evening, Mellanby scored two goals, which fellow player John Vanbiesbrouck dubbed a "rat trick."
Carter Verhaeghe’s third-period power-play goal gave the Florida Panthers the lead for good in their Game 1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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