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    Florida Panthers @ Tampa Bay Lightning

    FLA
    Florida PanthersPanthersFLA
    17-13-2, 7-7-0 Away
    5
    17-13-2, 7-7-0 Away
    Final
    123T
    Panthers
    FLA
    		2215
    Lightning
    TB
    		0112
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    18-12-3, 8-8-0 Home
    2
    18-12-3, 8-8-0 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Lightning
      3
    • Panthers
      1
    Game 1
    11/15
    • Panthers
      5
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 2
    12/15
    • Lightning
      4
    • Panthers
      2
    Game 3
    12/27
    • Panthers
      1
    • Lightning
      6
    Game 4
    2/5

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    7:00 PM, December 15, 2025Coverage: NHL Net
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Eric Furlatt
    • Gord Dwyer
    • Linesmen:
    • Andrew Smith
    • Julien Fournier

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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