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Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: The Battle of Florida Begins in Stanley Cup Playoffs

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Get ready for a showdown as the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning face off in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Who will come out on top in this all-Florida battle? Follow for live updates and highlights.

The stage is set for an epic showdown as the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning kick off their first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With the Lightning favored in simulations, the Panthers are gearing up for a challenging battle to prove themselves. Florida takes an early lead with Sam Reinhart's tip-in goal, setting the tone for an intense matchup.

As the Panthers and Lightning face off, the atmosphere is electric with playoff signage at Amerant Bank Arena adding to the excitement. In a thrilling Game 1, the Panthers secure a 3-2 victory with Carter Verhaeghe's game-winning goal, showcasing their determination to dominate the series.

The Florida Panthers display their prowess as playoff contenders, while the Tampa Bay Lightning aim to bounce back in the upcoming games. Stay tuned for more high-intensity action as these fierce rivals battle it out for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs live updates: Florida Panthers 2, Tampa Bay ... (Miami Herald)

The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning play Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series. Follow along for live updates.

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Lightning in 5? Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Playoff ... (The Hockey News)

This simulation drastically favored the Lightning, and they were able to down the Panthers in five games.

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers Game 1 Preview: So it ... (Raw Charge)

Feb 28, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) shirts the puck on Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) ...

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FLA vs. TBL: Reinhart nets tip-in | Florida Panthers (NHL.com)

Sam Reinhart scores on a tip-in in the first period to put Florida up 1-0 against Tampa Bay.

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Heroes Among Us - 4/21/24 | Florida Panthers (NHL.com)

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PREVIEW: Panthers ready for another 'battle' with Lightning in Game 1 (NHL.com)

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers are ready for the main course. Fresh off winning the Atlantic Division, last year's Stanley Cup runners-up will kick ...

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It's all-Florida battle when Panthers face Lightning in Round 1 (WPTV.com)

Paul Maurice doesn't need any reminders going into these playoffs of what games between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning mean to both teams.

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Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning First Round Series Preview (Last Word on Hockey)

It's the Florida Panthers vs the Tampa Bay Lightning in the battle of Florida for this first round playoff series preview.

Playoff Signage ASMR | Florida Panthers (NHL.com)

Playoff signage is ready to go at Amerant Bank Arena!

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Game One Gameday: Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning (Litter Box Cats)

For the third time in four seasons, the Florida Panthers (52-24-6) will meet its cross-state rival in the playoffs when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning ...

Panthers score twice in the third to beat Lightning in Game 1 (TSN)

Carter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and an assist ...

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Verhaeghe scores in 3rd period, Panthers edge Lightning in Game 1 (NHL.com)

-- Carter Verhaeghe broke a tie with a power-play goal early in the third period, helping the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning in ...

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Game 1s see Florida Panthers, Heat on separate paths: One ... (Miami Herald)

Florida Panthers showed why they are among Stanley Cup favorites in a 3-2 Game 1 home win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. By contrast the Miami Heat showed why ...

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RECAP: Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (NHL.com)

SUNRISE, Fla. – The wait was worth it. Itching to get back to the playoffs ever since last year's Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers kicked off their ...

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Panthers embrace physicality, defense-oriented game in series ... (Miami Herald)

The Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup Playoffs opener vs the Tampa Bay Lightning was physical and defense-oriented — just how they want it.

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Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

Carter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and an assist ...

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Stanley Cup Playoffs live updates: Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay ... (Yahoo News)

Puck drop for Game 1 is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The Panthers won the Atlantic Division and are looking to follow up their ...

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'They're a team you want to beat': Ahead of playoff series, Panthers ... (Miami Herald)

The Florida Panthers know they need to get over the hurdle of beating the Tampa Bay Lighting in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Playoff Takeaways: Panthers capitalize on Lightning's slow start to ... (Sportsnet.ca)

The Lightning's slow start was too much for them to overcome, and how about that playoff debut from Rangers rookie Matt Rempe. Emily Sadler has both and ...

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NHL roundup: Panthers take Game 1 with two late goals, beat ... (Toronto Star)

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added ...

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FLA vs. TBL: Tkachuk sinks empty-netter | Florida Panthers (NHL.com)

Tkachuk's empty-netter makes it 3-1 in the third.

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Best Time of the Year: Panthers, Heat Open Playoffs Today (Florida Hockey Now)

Florida panthers and miami heat both went to nba and stanley cup final last season, open playoffs on sunday april 21 2024, nhl news, links.

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Panthers take Game 1 with two late goals, beat Lightning 3-2 (Toronto Star)

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added ...

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NHL roundup: Panthers take Game 1 with two late goals, beat ... (battlefordsNOW)

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Carter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds...

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Panthers win physical battle to take Game 1 from Lightning (NHL.com)

Opener of Eastern 1st Round tight checking with little space until Verhaeghe's goal 58 seconds into 3rd period.

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Three takeaways: Panthers thrive in heavy hitting environment, keep ... (The Hockey News)

Florida received standout efforts from several players on the bottom half of the roster, but one stood out in Game 1.

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Rats! Here's why the Florida Panthers have plastic rodents on the ... (WTSP.com)

Following a victory, the Sunrise-based team's celebration features several rodents joining them on the ice — rats.

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Foundation to Panthers' success on display in Game 1 win vs ... (Miami Herald)

The Florida Panthers' suffocating defense and strong checking was key to a Game 1 win vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now, they need to sustain it.

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Lightning Fall to Panthers 3-2 in Game 1 - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM ... (WRUF)

The Tampa Bay Lightning came up short against the Florida Panthers Sunday in a 3-2 loss in Game 1 of their first round playoff series.

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Mikulas Hovorka Media Avail | Florida Panthers (NHL.com)

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