The Florida Panthers took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2. Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky saved 31 of 33 shots, his second time with 30+ saves in the last four games. The Panthers are heating up at the right time. After losing seven of their …
Read More »A Southeastern Showdown in the ECF; Previewing Panthers – Canes Game 1
When the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup in 2006, the Florida Panthers were 37-34-11 and in the middle of a 12-year playoff drought. This was back when the Canes and Cats played each other eight times a year rather than the three times they do now. The Canes won …
Read More »Brad Marchand Continues to Give Leafs’ Fans Nightmares; Panthers Dismantle Toronto 6-1 in Game 7
The Florida Panthers traveled north to Toronto for a do-or-die game seven in second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The environment for the game was buzzing as chants of, “Go Leafs Go,” filled Scotiabank Arena from start to finish. The first period ended in a 0-0 deadlock, which was …
Read More »Bobrovsky logs 31 saves as Panthers dominate Maple Leafs to take series lead
Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky saved 31 of 32 shots in a 6-1 rout of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Game 5 win gives Florida a 3-2 series lead. Bobrovsky put on a clinic. His 31 saves were the most he’s had in this year’s playoffs and his highest since …
Read More »Panthers Skate Past Lightning in Game 1 of First Round
The Florida Panthers had a dominating 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round Tuesday night. Tampa Bay’s home rink advantage did not intimidate the reigning Stanley Cup champions, who outscored the Lightning in every period. Matthew Tkachuk had no problem making …
Read More »Panthers Defeat New York Rangers to Tie Series 2-2
The Florida Panthers defended their home ice, defeating the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime to tie the Eastern Conference Finals 2-2. Rangers Special Teams The story in Game 4 for both Florida and New York was the effectiveness of the special teams. The Rangers took advantage early as Anton …
Read More »Florida Panthers go on to face the New York Rangers in the ECF
The Florida Panthers go on the road tonight to face the New York Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Panthers look to make their third Stanley Cup Final appearance in franchise history. On the other hand, the Rangers seek to break the President’s Trophy curse with …
Read More »Panthers vs. Lightning Playoff Preview: Game 1 Sunday
For the third time in four postseasons, hockey fans are receiving a first-round playoff series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers. The two teams will compete in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference series on Sunday at Amerant Bank Arena at 12:30 p.m. The Florida Panthers will …
Read More »Lightning Narrow Atlantic Division Deficit, Beat Maple Leafs 4-1
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. After dropping their first two games against the Maple Leafs, the Lightning got the best of the Atlantic Division opponent. The Lightning now sit just four points behind the Maple Leafs for third place in …
Read More »Lightning Look to Build Momentum Against Arizona
With the NHL season gaining speed in the regular season, teams are beginning to settle into place, but the Tampa Bay Lightning feel stuck in the middle. A perennial playoff contender, Tampa Bay moved on from many members of its aging championship roster. The team has remained a solid force …
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