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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 1
Series Recap as Florida Panthers Declaw the Tampa Bay Lightning 2025 Playoffs
Welcome to our 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series recap editions, as we present a review of the Panthers and the Lightning. The Battle of Florida returned with all the ferocity of a gator in a golf course pond, and this year, the Florida Panthers knocked their cross-state rivals out of the playoffs again, just like last year.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Panthers have shown they’re ready for another Stanley Cup run
One of the surprising results of the opening round of this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs was not that the Florida Panthers advanced to the second round, but how they were able to take care of the Tampa Bay Lightning so quickly in this year’s postseason edition of The Battle of Florida.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1
Panthers’ unexpected hero makes franchise history vs. Lightning
For the second consecutive year, the Panthers have won the Battle of Florida. And in Game 5 at Amalie Arena on Wednesday night, Eetu Luostarinen was the unlikely hero, recording four points in a 6-3, series-clinching win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Former NHLer Kyle Okposo joins NHL Players Association staff
The NHL Players’ Association has added a few names to its staff, including a familiar name hockey fans. On Thursday, Executive Director Marty Walsh announced that former NHL player and Stanley Cup champion Kyle Okposo will join the union as Business Development and Player Engagement Advisor.
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.
NHL News / Little Box Cats / May 1
Luostarinen leads the way! Panthers bounce Lightning with 6-3 win in Game 5 
The Florida Panthers joined the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning with an impressive 6-3 win in Game 5 at Amalie Arena.
NHL News / House of Hockey / May 1
Panthers Disrespect Lightning in Social Media Post After Eliminating Them From Playoffs
The Florida Panthers dominated their Florida rival in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and as a send off, they disrespected their rival on social media.
Matthew Tkachuk News / Blade of Steel / May 1
Matthew Tkachuk Disrespects the Tampa Bay Lightning With Shocking Comments
The Florida Panthers put their state rival away rather quickly in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and after Game 5, Matthew Tkachuk had some disrespectful comments for their beaten opponents.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Panthers Had the Perfect Three-Word Reaction After Eliminating Lightning
The Florida Panthers closed out their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 6-3 road win in Game 5 on Wednesday night, eliminating
Eetu Luostarinen News / The Hockey Writers / May 1
Luostarinen’s 4-Point Night Lifts Panthers to Second Round
The Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 to win the series and punch their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Panthers continue to dominate Battle of Florida
The Battle of Florida now feels like a one-sided rivalry.
Eetu Luostarinen News / Field Level Media / May 1
Eetu Luostarinen's historic night leads Panthers to series win over Lightning
Florida's Eetu Luostarinen had a career night with a goal and three assists as the visiting Panthers closed out their first-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup Wednesday night, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Panthers eliminate bitter rival Lightning in five games ... again
The Florida Panthers are headed to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a 6-3 road victory over the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, the Panthers punched their ticket to the second round as the club moves forward in its feat to capture its second-straight Stanley Cup championship.
Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / April 30
Panthers Win Battle of Florida, Eliminate Lightning
The Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup title defense got off to an ideal start, as the defending champions eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning in their opening-round matchup.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Panthers continue Stanley Cup defense with Game 5 Lightning win
The Florida Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup champions. Florida is looking to defend its championship in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had a tough task in round one.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 30
Pesky Panthers Will Eliminate Lightning
The Florida Panthers are one win away from eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning and winning the latest Battle of Florida. With a 3-1 advantage, the defending Stanley Cup champions are in control and have the Lightning playing exactly to their preference.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 30
NHL Predictions Playoff Edition with Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers – Game 5
Welcome back to NHL Predictions 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs style, where we break down the matchups, analyze the chaos, and try to predict the future with the accuracy of a Florida weather forecast.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
NHL suspends Panthers' Aaron Ekblad for dirty hit on Lightning's Brandon Hagel
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two playoff games for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the NHL announced today (April 29).
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 29
Reigning champion Panthers look to eliminate Lightning
In a pair of two- and five-minute spans, the Tampa Bay Lightning had their chances of advancing out of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Florida Panthers diminish greatly.
Aaron Ekblad News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad to have Player Safety hearing
Ekblad is facing another suspension after knocking Lightning winger Brandon Hagel out of Sunday night’s Game 4 with a high hit.
Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / April 29
3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Game 4 | 04/28/2025
The match was so over until it wasn’t. After a scoreless first period, the next two periods had three goals each. The Cardiac Cats were out in full force as they spent much of the game trailing by one goal until the defense came back in full force offensively to give the Panthers the lead late in the third period.
Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / April 29
Paul Maurice Shares Opinion on Aaron Ekblad's Controversial Hit That Took Brandon Hagel Out Of The Game
The Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice shared his take on Aaron Ekblad's controversial hit that took Brandon Hagel out of the game last night. The series between the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning has been intense so far, and last night, it was no different.
Brad Marchand News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Panthers' Brad Marchand Sends 'Dangerous' Message After Game 4 Comeback
The Florida Panthers pulled off a late comeback against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4, scoring two goals in 11 seconds to then complete a 4-2 comeback and take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29
Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Controversial hit could lead to Aaron Ekblad suspension
The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Monday with two more games. Here are our takeaways as the Panthers and Stars moved closer to the second round.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
Watch: Panthers stun Lightning with two goals in 11 seconds to take 3-1 series lead
In a flash, the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2-1 Game 4 lead over the Florida Panthers turned into a 3-2 deficit.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk avoids a suspension
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will not face any supplemental discipline for his late-game hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel in Game 3.
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