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Panthers at Lightning, Game 3: Kyle Okposo Returns to Playoffs

TAMPA — For the first time since 2016, Kyle Okposo will lace ‘em up in a playoff game. And it will come as a member of the Florida Panthers, the team he helped knock out of the postseason eight years ago, when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 3.

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Panthers' Kyle Okposo set for first playoff game in 8 years

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.

Ryan Lomberg News / Florida Hockey Now / 43 minutes ago

Ryan Lomberg In Quarantine, Out for Florida Panthers Again Tonight

TAMPA — The Florida Panthers will again be without Ryan Lomberg when they play the host Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 tonight. Lomberg played in Game 1 but came down with something and has not been on the ice since.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 5 hours ago

Defensive Depth of Florida Panthers Essential to a Playoff Run

SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers’ forward depth will be tested in this playoff series against the Lightning with Sam Bennett out for the time being. Florida has already proven it has the defensive depth to compete at a high level.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 5 hours ago

Sam Bennett is Out, Florida Panthers Ask Anton Lundell to Step Up

With Sam Bennett to miss at least a week due to injury, the Florida Panthers now need Anton Lundell to step up and fill his role on the second line. The 22-year-old has shown to be more than capable of doing so.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / 1 hour ago

Game Three Gameday: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning

The Florida Panthers will look to put a stranglehold on the series when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at AMALIE Arena for Game 3 of the opening round.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Florida Hockey Now / 1 hour ago

Sergei Bobrovsky made a memorable save; that's not why the Lightning lost

SUNRISE — On Wednesday afternoon, Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice said he did not have to search out the magnificent save Sergei Bobrovsky made the night before against Matt Dumba of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Action Network / 6 hours ago

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

Hockey expert Greg Liodice of Action Network shares a prediction for Thursday's NHL game between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Lightning get crack at home ice down 2-0 to Panthers

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NHL News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Lightning get crack at home ice down 2-0 to Panthers

The Florida Panthers defended home ice with an overtime victory on Tuesday. Now it's up to the Tampa Bay Lightning to try and match it. The best-of-seven Eastern Conference playoff series shifts to Tampa for Game 3 on Thursday night, with the Atlantic Division champs leading 2-0.

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / 15 hours ago

Florida Panthers Three Stars in Game 2

The second matchup in the ‘Battle of Florida‘ was a nail-biter. The victory was partly thanks to the Florida Panthers three stars in Game 2. As exciting as advertised, the game was decided in sudden-death overtime.

Sam Bennett News / Field Level Media / 18 hours ago

Panthers F Sam Bennett sidelined at least one week

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett will be sidelined at least one week with an upper-body injury, coach Paul Maurice said Wednesday. Bennett sustained the injury early in the second period of the Panthers' 3-2 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Daily Faceoff / 18 hours ago

Sergei Bobrovsky has been the difference-maker for the Panthers early in the playoffs

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was the top story of the four-game Stanley Cup Playoffs game slate on Tuesday. In Game 2 against the Tampa

Sam Bennett News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 18 hours ago

Panthers center out one week with upper-body injury

Since coming over to the Panthers organization during the 2020-21 NHL season, there has always been quite a bit of injury concern attached to the center.

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Sam Bennett News / Florida Hockey Now / 18 hours ago

Florida Panthers Get Good News on Sam Bennett

FORT LAUDERDALE — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice said the team got good news Wednesday when it came to the status of center Sam Bennett. Maurice said he expects Bennett to miss at least a week after he was struck by a Brandon Montour slap shot during the second period of Tuesday night’s 3-2 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Sam Bennett News / Daily Faceoff / 19 hours ago

Report: Panthers’ Sam Bennett to be out for extended period with upper-body injury

One of the key pieces in South Beach might be out for a few games. On Wednesday, Fox Sports 640’s Andy Slater reported that Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett is likely to miss considerable time with what is suspected to be an upper-body injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 19 hours ago

Panthers Feeling Confident After Game 2 Win vs. Lightning

The series is far from over, but the Florida Panthers should feel pretty good about where they are heading into Game 3 at Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay tomorrow night.

Sam Bennett News / Florida Hockey Now / 20 hours ago

If Sam Bennett is Out, Florida Panthers Have Options

Sam Bennett was having a playoff game for the ages on Tuesday night. Then, things went south for the Florida Panthers center. After scoring the opening

Carter Verhaeghe News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Watch: Carter Verhaeghe nets another OT winner for Panthers

Carter Verhaeghe did it again.

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Sam Bennett News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Panthers’ Sam Bennett suffers upper-body injury in Game 2 vs. Lightning

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett left Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period after blocking a shot. Bennett was hit in the hand by teammate Brandon Montour’s slap shot from the right point as he skated through the slot at 4:47 of the second period.

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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Ryan Lomberg News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Panthers’ Ryan Lomberg to miss Game 2 against Lightning due to illness

One of the depth players in South Beach will not be playing on Tuesday night. After morning skate, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice told the media that forward Ryan Lomberg will not play in Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an illness.

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / April 23