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Panthers vs.
Lightning
Florida hosts Tampa Bay Lightning at Amerant Bank Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Home matchupFLAVSTB
FLAVSTB6:00 PM ET
Amerant Bank Arena
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WhenSat, Dec 26 · 6:00 PM ET
WhereAmerant Bank Arena
OpponentTampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay LightningContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Florida hosts Tampa Bay Lightning at Amerant Bank Arena. Puck drop is 6:00 PM ET. Listed on The Spot - MTN · Scripps Sports. Next up: vs. Nashville Predators on December 28.
The question to watch
How do the Panthers match up with Lightning at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Tampa Bay Lightning
Florida hosts Tampa Bay Lightning. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
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Season so far
| TB | FLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.67 | 2.86 |
| Shots Against per Game | 23.8 | 25.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 80.0 | 75.9 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 3 | 7 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.83 | 2.71 |
Leaders
- FLA · GoalsSam Reinhart · 4
- FLA · AssistsMatthew Tkachuk · 7
- FLA · PointsMatthew Tkachuk · 10
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 4
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 7
- TB · PointsBrandon Hagel · 8
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