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Panthers at Lightning, Game 4: Florida Ready for a Fight in Tampa

.TAMPA — The Florida Panthers know they are going to have a fight on their hands today when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning at 5. Coach Paul Maurice does not want to talk about the possibility of a series sweep, figuring the ego of the champion Lightning is bruised enough.

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Florida Panthers Can Escape Shadow of the Lightning Today

TAMPA — Yes, the Florida Panthers have beaten the Tampa Bay Lightning more than any other team in NHL. It just has not happened when it counted most. Today, the Panthers have the opportunity to escape the large shadow cast by their cross-state rivals as they go for the sweep in their best-of-7 first-round playoff series.

NHL News / Action Network / 3 hours ago

NHL playoff bets: Panthers vs. Lightning Game 4 odds, preview, prediction 4/27

Hockey expert Grant White of the Action Network shares a prediction for Saturday's NHL game between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Under-performing Lightning look to avoid sweep by Panthers

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Kyle Okposo News / Florida Hockey Now / 1 hour ago

Kyle Okposo: ‘Fun to Have that Feeling Again’ with Florida Panthers

TAMPA — Kyle Okposo reintroduced himself to playoff hockey by bringing the thunder with the Florida Panthers. In his first playoff game since 2016, Okposo

NHL News / Little Box Cats / 1 hour ago

Game 4 Gameday: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning

The Florida Panthers took a commanding lead in the latest postseason edition of the Battle of Florida by posting a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday night.

Jon Cooper News / Florida Hockey Now / 17 hours ago

Cooper Challenges Lightning with Florida Panthers on Verge of Sweep

TAMPA — Lightning coach Jon Cooper knows his team is in deep against the Florida Panthers in this playoff series. And it could be a short-lived postseason run for the Lightning if the Panthers have their way.

Steven Lorentz News / Florida Hockey Now / 17 hours ago

Steven Lorentz: From Florida Panthers Scratch to Playoff Hero

TAMPA — Steven Lorentz did not expect to be in the Florida Panthers lineup during the playoffs. The 28-year-old forward was a healthy scratch for most of the regular season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 19 hours ago

Under-performing Lightning look to avoid sweep by Panthers

The Florida Panthers are one victory away from ending their first-round Eastern Conference playoffs in as little time as possible. The Atlantic Division champions won 5-3 Thursday night over the Tampa Bay Lightning on the state's Gulf Coast and put themselves ahead 3-0 in the best-of-seven series.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 19 hours ago

Prior to Game 4, the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning Mid-Series First Round Playoff Review

The Battle of Florida hasn’t been a close one. The Florida Panthers are up three games to none over the Tampa Bay Lightning. In previous years, the Lightning dominated the Panthers in the playoffs.

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / 18 hours ago

Florida Panthers Takeaways from Playoff Series After Game 3

Following a 5-3 win in Game 3, the Florida Panthers took a 3-0 series lead. Some takeaways will be gathered from Paul Maurice’s team. The job is not finished, nevertheless.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / 20 hours ago

Panthers’ Depth Continues to Be Difference-Maker in Game 3

The Florida Panthers were in firm control of their Round 1 series against the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into Game 3 last night. But they now smell blood

Kevin Stenlund News / Florida Hockey Now / 21 hours ago

Kevin Stenlund, Florida Panthers Penalty Kill Shuts Down Lightning

Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito brought in Kevin Stenlund during the offseason to help shore up the team’s lackluster penalty kill. That part of the game is one of Florida’s most improved, and it has been on display in this opening-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Steven Lorentz News / Little Box Cats / 23 hours ago

Lorentz go, Panthers! Cats open three-game lead with 5-3 win over Lightning

Steven Lorentz scored his first-ever postseason goal, and it ended up being the game-winner in the Florida Panthers rousing 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 at Amalie Arena.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 10 minutes ago

Florida Panthers Show Off Depth in Game 3 Win Over Lightning

TAMPA —Near the end of the regular season, the depth players on the Florida Panthers had the chance to compete for a spot in the regular playoff rotation.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / April 25

Panthers vs. Lightning NHL Playoffs First Round Game 4 Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Saturday, April 27, 2024

The bookmakers have the Florida Panthers at -115 on the moneyline, and the Tampa Bay Lightning at -105, for their matchup on Saturday, April 27 at 5:00 PM ET.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 6: Panthers, Canes take 3-0 stranglehold on series

“You aren’t in trouble until you lose at home”. That’s the classic saying of encouragement in the playoffs, a way to motivate a team that lost both games on the road.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 6: Panthers, Canes take 3-0 stranglehold on series’

“You aren’t in trouble until you lose at home”. That’s the classic saying of encouragement in the playoffs, a way to motivate a team that lost both games on the road.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25

Panthers claim 3-0 series lead on rival Lightning

Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, including an empty-net goal to ice the game, as the visiting Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 Thursday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference playoff series.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Panthers win again to push Lightning to playoff brink

The upcoming No. 1 contender has the aging former champ on the ropes.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Panthers Take Commanding Lead With Game 3 Victory Over the Lightning

The Florida Panthers got two goals from Matthew Tkachuk and defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday (April 25) to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their playoff series.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Panthers’ Okposo to play first playoff game since 2016 with Lomberg out

The Florida Panthers will be without forward Ryan Lomberg for the second straight game on Thursday in Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Lomberg has been fighting an illness that kept him out of Game 2 on Tuesday, an overtime win for Florida as they take a 2-0 series lead into Tampa Bay.

Sam Bennett News / Field Level Media / April 24

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.