Tampa Bay Lightning fans react to the 1-0 loss to the Florida Panthers during the third period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning fans react to the 1-0 loss to the Florida Panthers during the third period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper seen on the bench during a timeout late in the third period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper seen on the bench during a timeout late in the third period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15), left, and Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) tangle during the third period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15), left, and Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) tangle during the third period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning teammates, including, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) watch the end of the game after losing 2-0 to the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning teammates, including, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) watch the end of the game after losing 2-0 to the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper is seen along the bench during the third period against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper is seen along the bench during the third period against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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Florida Panthers players celebrate their 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Florida Panthers players celebrate their 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38), left, looks around after hitting Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16), right, while Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) looks on during the third period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. Hagel received a five minute penalty for interference.Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38), left, looks around after hitting Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16), right, while Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) looks on during the third period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. Hagel received a five minute penalty for interference. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Jake Guentzel (59) is seen in the locker room after the Tampa Bay Lightning lost 2-0 to the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Jake Guentzel (59) is seen in the locker room after the Tampa Bay Lightning lost 2-0 to the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning players are seen along the bench during a break in play against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning players are seen along the bench during a break in play against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) heads to the penalty box after being given a five minute penalty for ahit on Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the third period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) heads to the penalty box after being given a five minute penalty for ahit on Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the third period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) and Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) are seen during a brawl during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) and Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) are seen during a brawl during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) makes a save after a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) makes a save after a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) battle on the ice for the puck after colliding during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) battle on the ice for the puck after colliding during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg (78) and Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) collide against the boards during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg (78) and Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) collide against the boards during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (11) and Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) battle for the puck behind the net during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (11) and Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) battle for the puck behind the net during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]

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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save against Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (3) during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save against Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (3) during the second period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37), right, falls to the ice while controlling the puck as Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23), left, looks on during the second period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37), right, falls to the ice while controlling the puck as Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23), left, looks on during the second period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71), center, is surrounded by Florida Panthers players during the second period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71), center, is surrounded by Florida Panthers players during the second period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot by Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) during the second period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot by Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) during the second period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17), left, holds Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) as a referee holds back Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) during the second period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17), left, holds Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) as a referee holds back Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) during the second period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Jake Guentzel (59) heads to the penalty box during the second period against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Jake Guentzel (59) heads to the penalty box during the second period against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper is seen along the bench during the second period against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper is seen along the bench during the second period against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) moves down the ice during the second period against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) moves down the ice during the second period against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42), right, gains control of the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38), left, and Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) join the play during the second period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42), right, gains control of the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38), left, and Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) join the play during the second period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) attempts to gain control of a loose puck in front of Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the first period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) attempts to gain control of a loose puck in front of Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the first period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]

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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul (20) skates around Tampa Bay Lightning center Conor Geekie (14) during the first period after getting tripped up in the game against the Florida Panthers in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul (20) skates around Tampa Bay Lightning center Conor Geekie (14) during the first period after getting tripped up in the game against the Florida Panthers in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) and center Eetu Luostarinen (27) apply pressure to Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) during the first period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) and center Eetu Luostarinen (27) apply pressure to Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) during the first period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Florida Panthers swarm in on Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul (20) in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Florida Panthers swarm in on Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul (20) in game two of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37), left, along with Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63), right, and Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis (26) look to gain control of the loose puck during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37), left, along with Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63), right, and Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis (26) look to gain control of the loose puck during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers players tangle during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers players tangle during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is seen in the net after giving up a goal to Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) is seen in the net after giving up a goal to Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is tied up by Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77), left, and Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is tied up by Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77), left, and Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) saves a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) as Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) joins the play during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) saves a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) as Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) joins the play during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21), bottom, attempts to get control of the loose puck as Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72), Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) and Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis (26) join the play during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21), bottom, attempts to get control of the loose puck as Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72), Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) and Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis (26) join the play during the first period in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) is congratulated after scoring in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) is congratulated after scoring in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) walks past teammates just prior to taking on the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) walks past teammates just prior to taking on the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons (28) is seen in the tunnel just prior to taking on the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons (28) is seen in the tunnel just prior to taking on the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the first round in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]