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    Florida Panthers @ Tampa Bay Lightning

    FLA
    Florida PanthersPanthersFLA
    17-13-2, 7-7-0 Away
    5
    17-13-2, 7-7-0 Away
    Final
    123T
    Panthers
    FLA
    		2215
    Lightning
    TB
    		0112
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    18-12-3, 8-8-0 Home
    2
    18-12-3, 8-8-0 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Lightning
      3
    • Panthers
      1
    Game 1
    15/11
    • Panthers
      5
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 2
    16/12
    • Lightning
      4
    • Panthers
      2
    Game 3
    28/12
    • Panthers
      1
    • Lightning
      6
    Game 4
    6/2

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    12:00 AM, 16 December 2025
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Eric Furlatt
    • Gord Dwyer
    • Linesmen:
    • Andrew Smith
    • Julien Fournier

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Tampa Bay3714478
    Montreal3217872
    Detroit3319672
    Buffalo3219670
    Boston3220569
    Ottawa2822763
    Toronto2721963
    Florida2925361
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