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The Panthers had to learn how to win. The Lightning helped show them the way

Sports Talk Florida - May 6, 2025

Hart Trophy Candidates: Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov is in the mix.

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with center Aleksander Barkov (16), Sam Reinhart (13) and Uvis Balinskis (26) during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Panthers advance to the second round after defeating Tampa Bay in 5 games

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) celebrates after his goal during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Panthers erase deficit with 2 goals in 11 seconds, beat Lightning 4-2 to take 3-1 series lead

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)

Vasilevskiy makes 33 saves as Lightning beat Panthers 5-1 to cut...

Sports Talk Florida - April 27, 2025 0

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with center Aleksander Barkov (16), Sam Reinhart (13) and Uvis Balinskis (26) during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Schmidt scores again, Bobrovsky has 19 saves as Panthers beat Lightning...

Sports Talk Florida - April 25, 2025 0

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates with the bench after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tkachuk stars in his return by scoring twice as the Panthers...

Sports Talk Florida - April 23, 2025 0

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy spray water on on his face during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers Monday, March 3, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Stanley Cup 2025: Lightning and Panthers are ready for an epic...

Sports Talk Florida - April 22, 2025 0

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) cuts around Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stanley Cup 2025: Florida and Tampa Bay raedy for the ‘Battle...

Sports Talk Florida - April 22, 2025 0

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy spray water on on his face during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers Monday, March 3, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Battle of the Sunshine State between the...

Sports Talk Florida - April 22, 2025 0

New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (93), center, brings the puck up the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Stanley Cup Playoffs: There are the old superstars and some who...

James Williams - April 20, 2025 0

New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (93), center, brings the puck up the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Mika Zibanejad scores twice, Igor Shesterkin makes 27 saves and Rangers...

Sports Talk Florida - April 18, 2025 0

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nick Perbix (48) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

As the Lightning and the Panthers get ready for a first-round...

James Williams - April 18, 2025 0

Florida Panthers goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) makes a save on a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Brayden Point’s goal, 2 assists help Lightning beat Panthers 5-1

Sports Talk Florida - April 16, 2025 0

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