Meeting for the first time this season, the Florida Panthers (9-7-1) will host the Tampa Bay Lightning (8-6-2) for the latest Battle of Florida at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET.

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin is set to face the Florida Panthers again, reigniting a heated rivalry.

Panthers couldn't generate quality shots or win crucial puck battles against Tampa Bay, highlighting key offensive struggles in their latest defeat.

Over the past couple of years, the rivalry between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning has become one of the NHL’s most intense. Put it right up there with classic matchups like Quebec-Montreal,

The Florida Panthers host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Sam Reinhart's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Panthers' 6-3 win

Rivalry reignited! Panthers face the Lightning after recent playoff triumph, seeking to extend their recent string of strong outings.

Florida is 6-4-1 in the regular season against Tampa Bay since Paul Maurice took over as the Panthers’ head coach ahead of the 2022-23 season. The Panthers have knocked the Lightning out of the playoffs the past two years — winning the opening-round matchup in five games each time — on their way to winning consecutive Stanley Cups.

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Jena Sims turned heads with a casual white hoodie as she watched the Florida Panthers play live with Brooks Koepka and their son, Crew.

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