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    Florida Panthers @ Tampa Bay Lightning

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    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    7:00 PM, October 2, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 13,200
    • Referees:
    • Jean Hebert
    • Michael Markovic
    • Linesmen:
    • David Brisebois
    • Jonathan Deschamps

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
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    Carolina fan chants 'just noise,' says Knights goalie Carter Hart

    Carolina fan chants 'just noise,' says Knights goalie Carter Hart

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    Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes favored to win Cup, Staal new fave for Conn Smythe

    The Carolina Hurricanes are heavy favorites to clinch the second Stanley Cup in team history.
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