The Tampa Bay Lightning recently competed in their first-ever Stanley Cup playoff series against their in-state rival Florida Panthers. The two teams have a long history of playing against each other in the Sunshine State Showdown but have never made any blockbuster transactions on the business side of the game.
No matter what team you cheer for in any sport, your franchise of choice will always have those players that you look back on and think… how did we let him go?
The NHL playoff beard is an annual spring tradition, with both players and fans taking part. It's seen as a bonding exercise for teams in the championship hunt and as a way for fans to express their support for their teams.
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