Panthers aim to cap a strong road trip by clashing with a struggling Lightning squad that could potentially be welcoming back their star goalie.

On Monday, the next installment of the Battle of Florida will be contested between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers, a rivalry that has certainly intensified in recent years. The two teams entered the league one year apart. The Bolts in 1992 and the Cats a year later.

When these two met a few weeks ago, the Panthers rightfully felt the Lightning may have stolen one in Sunrise. Tampa Bay, after all, was beat up with coach Jon Cooper putting a lineup together that more than did its job.

The Florida Panthers dropped a frustrating battle to their biggest rivals on Saturday night in Sunrise. Florida struggled with their offense in a physical matchup, falling to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 at Amerant Bank Arena. It was the first time in ...

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Scott Sabourin, officially, has never appeared in a game that mattered on the Florida Panthers' home ice. The journeyman forward has faced the Panthers three times, twice at home when he played for Ottawa, once at home when he ...

The Florida Panthers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Brad Marchand scored two goals in the Panthers' 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars

Expert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers NHL game from November 15, 2025 on ESPN.

After a successful four-game road trip, the Tampa Bay Lightning are returning for some home cooking when they host the rival Florida Panthers on Monday night.

Ahead of the Sunshine State hosting back-to-back outdoor games – the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic and the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series – the NHL, NHLPA, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning will unite to celebrate hockey from mid-December through the beginning of February with numerous community events and initiatives.