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.
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.
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.
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.
He was out of position, but it did not matter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carter Verhaeghe's game-winning playoff goals usually come in overtime. But the Florida Panthers will gladly take the one he scored Sunday. Verhaeghe,
The Panthers hope to extend pending UFA defenseman Dmitry Kulikov.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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