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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 Bay48236102
    Buffalo47238102
    Montreal452210100
    Boston4326995
    Ottawa40271090
    Detroit4029888
    Toronto32311478
    Florida3737377
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    NHL News

    Nikita Kucherov nets 400th career goal in Lightning's loss

    Nikita Kucherov nets 400th career goal in Lightning's loss

    Tampa Bay superstar forward Nikita Kucherov, 32, scored the 400th goal of his career in the Lightning's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center on Monday night, a power-play tally in the first period that gave him 126 points on the season.
    Zucker scores go-ahead goal and Sabres beat Lightning 4-2 in showdown of Atlantic Division Leaders

    Zucker scores go-ahead goal and Sabres beat Lightning 4-2 in showdown of Atlantic Division Leaders

    — Jason Zucker tipped in Bowen Byram’s shot for the go-ahead goal 7:38 into the second period, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night, further tightening the race for the Atlantic Division title.
    Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights

    Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights

    Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights
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