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Florida Panthers Lose Top Center in Second Period

SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers were without center Sam Bennett for a good part of Tuesday’s playoff game against the Lightning. Bennett, who scored Florida’s first goal and assisted on the second, caught a shot from teammate Brandon Montour early in the second period and left the game.

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Ryan Lomberg News / Daily Faceoff / 6 hours ago

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 / Florida Hockey Now / 7 hours ago

Panthers v. Lightning Game 2: Lomberg Out, Lorentz In

FORT LAUDERDALE — Ryan Lomberg will be out of the lineup for the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to illness.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 4 hours ago

Florida Panthers Try to Avoid Lightning Power Play

FORT LAUDERDALE — To stop the Tampa Bay Lightning’s gauntlet of a power play, the Florida Panthers know they have to do two things: Don’t take penalties and don’t let them get clean zone entries when they do.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 1 hour ago

3 Things the Senators Can Learn From the Florida Panthers

When Matthew Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers ahead of the 2022-23 season, it started one of the most interesting rivalries in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators.

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

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.

Carter Verhaeghe News / Florida Hockey Now / 1 minute ago

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 / 11 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 / April 22

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.

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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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.

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

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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.

Florida Panthers News / ClutchPoints / April 20

Panthers fatal flaw that will doom them in 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Florida Panthers have won the Atlantic Divison for the second time in three seasons. As a result, they head into the Stanley Cup Playoffs with an intense intrastate matchup waiting for them.

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.

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.