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    Tampa Bay Lightning @ Florida Panthers

    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    21-13-3, 11-4-3 Away
    4
    21-13-3, 11-4-3 Away
    Final
    123T
    Lightning
    TB
    		2114
    Panthers
    FLA
    		1102
    FLA
    Florida PanthersPanthersFLA
    20-15-2, 12-8-2 Home
    2
    20-15-2, 12-8-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    TB leads 2-1

    • 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

    Amerant Bank Arena
    Amerant Bank Arena
    7:00 PM, December 27, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
    Sunrise, FL
    Attendance: 19,651
    • Referees:
    • Kelly Sutherland
    • Wes McCauley
    • Linesmen:
    • David Brisebois
    • James Tobias

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
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