Scouting Report
Despite this being the tail end of a back-to-back for the Tampa Bay Lightning, we’re rolling with last year’s Stanley Cup Champions to beat the Florida Panthers in this one. Now that the Battle of Florida will be a first-round matchup, this means this game could have a ton of implications. Both teams will attempt to set a precedent for the upcoming playoffs and secure themselves home ice advantage, expect this one to be a close game. In six meetings, these teams have split the season series three wins apiece.