The NHL Playoff picture is still wide open for many teams heading into the final stretch of games this season. The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning are on the outside looking in right now. As it stands right now, the Panthers and the Lightning are 11th and 14th in the …
Read More »NHL Musings With ESPN’s Barry Melrose
With this NHL Season nearing the half-way point, ESPN NHL guru Barry Melrose shares his opinion on the Columbus Blue Jackets (27-6-4) along with the continuing struggles of the Tampa Bay Lightning (19-7-4) and the Florida Panthers (16-15-8). The Blue Jackets 16 unforgettable games. #CBJ https://t.co/MK5H8yhenF — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) …
Read More »Panthers Lose First Game After Gallant Firing
The Florida Panthers(11-10-2) suffered a 2-1 shootout loss against the Chicago Blackhawks(15-6-3) on Tuesday night. The result comes in the Panthers first game since the firing of former head coach Gerard Gallant. They’re now tied for fifth place in the Atlantic Division. Game Highlights Florida gave a valiant effort despite …
Read More »Panthers Shake Up Coaching Staff; Fire Gallant Despite Success
The Florida Panthers made a surprising coaching change after a 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday when they fired head coach Gerard Gallant. The Panthers parted ways despite an 11-10-1 record to open the season. Surprise Firing Florida had their best regular season finish ever under Gallant last year going …
Read More »Lightning, Panthers Win 4-3
The Tampa Bay Lightning(10-6-1) and Florida Panthers(8-7-1) both emerged with late victories last night. Tampa is now tied for second and Florida is tied for fifth in the Atlantic division. Lightning Win Despite Stamkos Injury Tampa took care of business against the Detroit Red Wings, winning 4-3 for their second win in …
Read More »Panthers Return Home to Host Bruins
Panthers Get Set to Host Bruins After ending a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 road victory Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings, the (4-4-1) Florida Panthers get set to host the Boston Bruins(4-4) Tuesday night. Center Colton Sceviour led the charge for the Panthers with a Motor-City hat-trick. The hat-trick was the …
Read More »NHL Preview: Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs
The Panthers and Maple Leafs match up tonight in Toronto at Air Canada Centre where Florida looks to bounce back after a loss. Last Game The Panthers (3-2-1) are coming off a 3-2 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Florida took an early 2-0 lead with goals by Reilly Smith …
Read More »NHL Preview: Panthers Start Road Trip Against Pittsburgh
Both the Panthers and the Penguins enter Tuesday night’s game with seven points, Florida (3-1-1) is coming off a 5-2 win at home against Colorado while Pittsburgh (3-2-1) will be home trying to bounce back from a 5-1 thrashing by Nashville. The game tonight is the beginning of four straight away …
Read More »Lightning Force Overtime, Top Panthers in Shootout
The Tampa Bay Lightning hosted the Florida Panthers at Amalie Arena on Tuesday night and earned a 4-3 victory after overcoming a call that went against them, but remained undefeated, keeping a perfect 3-0 record at the start of the season. The first period was scoreless, but Florida was up …
Read More »NHL Preview: Lightning Take on Panthers at Home
The in-state rival hockey teams from the Sunshine State will battle it in Tampa tonight. Both teams are off to a 2-0-0 start to the season and are at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Florida Panthers won the division this past season. In the playoffs during the 2015-16 season however, …
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