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Sasha Barkov ‘Proud’ of His Florida Panthers After OT Win, 2-0 Lead

SUNRISE — Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov said he was proud of the way his team fought throughout yet another tough battle against rival Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.

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Carter Verhaeghe: OT Hero for Florida Panthers Once More

Once again, Carter Verhaeghe was the overtime hero for the Florida Panthers. His latest in a long line of clutch moments for the Panthers in their 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning gave them a commanding 2-0 series lead against his former team.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Florida Hockey Now / 42 minutes ago

Sergei Bobrovsky: ‘Incredible’ Save Helps Panthers Beat Lightning

Sergei Bobrovsky bailed the Florida Panthers out when they needed him to the most. Again. The Tampa Bay Lightning were inches away from taking the lead late in the second period after erasing a two-goal deficit in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / 8 hours ago

Sergei Bobrovsky Makes Possible Save of 2023-24 NHL Playoffs

Sergei Bobrovsky made what is likely going to be the save of the 2023-24 NHL playoffs on Tuesday night. He robbed defenseman Matt Dumba who had a wide-open net and a backhand shot that Bobrovsky stopped as he had his back turned to the play.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Panthers maintain OT excellence, down Lightning

Carter Verhaeghe scored on a backhander 2:59 into overtime as the Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 2 of a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at Sunrise, Fla.

Carter Verhaeghe News / The Hockey Writers / 7 hours ago

Verhaeghe Wins It for Panthers in Overtime Over Lightning

The Florida Panthers pull out an overtime win to take the first two games at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Another tight game that featured a dual between two former Vezina Trophy winners between the pipes for their respective teams.

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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NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 8 hours ago

Game 2: Florida Panthers 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 2 (OT)

SUNRISE — Just when it looked like the Florida Panthers looked like they were going to blow Tampa Bay out on Tuesday, the Lightning fought back. Florida took a 2-0 lead into the second period, but a pair of quick goals from the Lightning tied things up.

Sam Bennett News / Daily Faceoff / 8 hours ago

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.

Sam Bennett News / Florida Hockey Now / 9 hours ago

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 50 minutes ago

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Ryan Lomberg News / Daily Faceoff / 16 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 / 17 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.

Ryan Lomberg News / ESPN / 20 hours ago

Panthers' Lomberg to miss Game 2 with illness

Panthers forward Ryan Lomberg will miss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Lightning due to illness.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 20 hours 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 / 20 hours 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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 22

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 / April 22

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 / April 22

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 / April 22

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.

Carter Verhaeghe News / Yardbarker / April 21

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 / April 21