The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face off against the Florida Panthers to begin a thrilling NHL battle on April 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. The Florida Panthers were defeated 5-3 by the New York Rangers in their last game.
The Lightning dominates the power play, ranking fifth in the league with a remarkable 26.3% success percentage, while the Panthers rank 12th with a respectable but marginally inferior 23.7%.
On the penalty kill, the two teams are almost equal defensively; Tampa Bay is in ninth place with an 81.1% accuracy percentage, which is only slightly higher than Florida's 80.6% in tenth place.
The Lightning also had a slim lead in face-offs, gaining 50.1% of draws (17th across the NHL) compared to the Panthers' 49.4% (20th).
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers: Date and puck-drop time
The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Florida Panthers in an electrifying NHL clash on April 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Date | April 15, 2025 |
Puck-Drop Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
Venue | Amalie Arena |
Location | Tampa, Florida |
How to watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers on TV & stream live online
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming service: Fubo
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers team news
Tampa Bay Lightning team news
Andrei Vasilevskiy has a 37-20-5 record, a .921 saving percentage, six shutouts, and an impressive 2.20 goals-against average.
Jonas Johansson has helped with a record of 9-5-3, 898 SV%, 3.08 GAA.
Nikita Kucherov is still leading the league in offensive points with 83 assists and 36 goals, totaling an incredible 119.
Tampa Bay Lightning injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
Darren Raddysh | Undisclosed | Day-to-Day |
Oliver Bjorkstrand | Lower body injury | Out |
Florida Panthers team news
Sergei Bobrovsky has been recording a 33-18-2 record with a .908 save percentage, a 2.39 GAA, and 5 shutouts.
Vitek Vanecek has a record of 5-13-4 with a .886 SV%, a 3.55 GAA, and only one shutout.
Florida Panthers injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
Anton Lundell | Rest | Day-to-Day |
Eetu Luostarinen | Rest | Day-to-Day |
Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers head-to-head record
The Panthers have had a tiny advantage against the Lightning in their previous five head-to-head meetings, winning three of them, including two close 2-1 wins and a 4-2 victory. However, the Lightning have demonstrated that they can react forcefully, as evidenced by their 3-1 victory in their season opening and their 4-0 shutout of the Panthers in December. These matches have typically been close, defensive contests, indicating that the forthcoming matchup may be another low-scoring contest in which the victory may ultimately depend on goalie and special teams, especially from players including Andrei Vasilevskiy and Sergei Bobrovsky.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Mar 04, 2025 | Panthers 2-1 Lightning |
Dec 24, 2024 | Lightning 4-0 Panthers |
Dec 23, 2024 | Panthers 4-2 Lightning |
Oct 03, 2024 | Panthers 2-1 Lightning |
Oct 01, 2024 | Lightning 3-1 Panthers |