Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

Preseason

2-3-0

Final

	1	2	3	T
Panthers FLA	1	0	1	2
Lightning TB	1	2	0	3

Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB

5-0-0

Kia Center

12:00 AM, 1 October 2025

Orlando, FL

Attendance: 15,334

Team	W	L	OTL	PTS
Buffalo	43	20	6	92
Tampa Bay	42	21	4	88
Montreal	37	21	10	84
Boston	38	23	8	84
Detroit	38	23	8	84
Ottawa	35	24	9	79
Florida	34	32	3	71
Toronto	29	28	13	71

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

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2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

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