The Florida Panthers have one road in the bag as they enter Thursday night’s Game 2 of their NHL Playoffs series with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET with TV coverage on TBS and streaming on-demand.

How to watch: Live streams of the Lightning vs. Panthers game are available with offers from DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro rate).The game will also stream live on Max ($16.99+/mo.) with Standard and Premium subscription plans.

Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Eastern Conference Playoffs 1st round – Game 2

When: Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. ETWhere: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Fla.TV channel: TBS and truTVLive streams: DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate) | Max ($16.99+/mo.)

Florida cashed in all three of its power play opportunities in Game 1 and used a run of four unanswered goals in the first and second periods to turn a 1-1 game into a 5-1 lead and 6-2 win. Left wing Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Nate Schmidt both scored a pair of goals for the Panthers, who continue their quest to neutralize Tampa Bay’s home ice advantage. The Lightning got goals from Jake Guentzel and Brayden Point in the losing effort in Game 1.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers: Live Streaming Options

SlingTV (low intro rate) – discounted first month is best if you’ve run out of free trials or you’re in the market for 1+ month of TVDirecTV Stream (free trial) – less crisp viewer experience than FuboTV, but the 7-day free trial is the longest in streaming.Max ($16.99+/mo.) – The B/R Sports add-on is included with standard ($16.99/mo.) and premium ($20.99) subscriptions; features sports broadcasts on TBS, TNT and truTV.

The Lightning and Panthers are set for a 6:30 p.m. ET start on TBS. Live streams are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro rate).

NHL PLAYOFFS 2025

EASTERN CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND

PANTHERS LEADS SERIES 1-0

SERIES SCHEDULE & TICKET INFO

GAME 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2

GAME 2: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning

When: Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. ETWhere: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Fla.TV channel: TBS and truTVLive streams: DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate) | Max ($16.99+/mo.)

GAME 3: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers

When: Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. ETWhere: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Fla.TV channel: TBS and truTVLive streams: DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate) | Max ($16.99+/mo.)

GAME 4: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers

When: Monday, April 28 at 7 p.m. ETWhere: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Fla.TV channel: ESPNLive streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)

GAME 5 (if necessary): Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning

When: Wednesday, April 30 at TBDWhere: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Fla.TV channel: TBDLive streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)

GAME 6 (if necessary): Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers

When: Friday, May 2 at TBDWhere: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Fla.TV channel: TBDLive streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)

GAME 7 (if necessary): Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning

When: Sunday, May 4 at TBDWhere: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Fla.TV channel: TBDLive streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)