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Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview & Picks – Panthers To Take 3-0 Lead In NHL Playoffs

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24 Apr 2024
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Leigh Copson 24 Apr 2024
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  • Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning picks for Thursday, April 25
  • NHL Playoff game is taking place at Amalie Arena
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
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    Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview & Picks
  • Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Florida Panthers Form
  • Tampa Bay Lightning Form

Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview & Picks

Florida are tipped to take a 3-0 series lead with a victory on the road.

The Panthers have pretty much dominated Tampa Bay this season and they have not lost a road meeting between the teams since 2022.

  • Florida Panthers are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings
  • Florida Panthers are 3-0 in their last 3 visits to Tampa Bay
  • The Under has cashed in 9 of the last 12 meetings
  • The Under has hit in 9 of Florida’s last 12 games

Head To Head

  • Florida Panthers won the regular season series 2-1
  • Florida Panthers lead this NHL Playoff series 2-0
  • Florida Panthers won 3-2 in overtime when the teams last met on April 23

Florida Panthers Form

Florida head out on the road having taken control of this series by winning back-to-back home games.

The Panthers led the way in the Atlantic Division this season, compiling a 52-24-6 record to finish top of the standings.

They finished the regular season strong too, winning each of their final four games to enter the postseason with plenty of momentum.

Florida took that win streak to five games in their opening playoff game, beating Tampa Bay 3-2 to edged ahead.

The Panthers doubled that lead in Game 2, making it six wins in a row as they battled past the Lightning in overtime, 3-2.

Tampa Bay Lightning Form

Tampa Bay return home still seeking a first win in the series after suffering consecutive defeats on the road.

The Lighting booked their place in the playoffs by finishing fourth in the Atlantic Division standings with a 45-29-8 record.

However, unlike Florida they came into the postseason having seen their form cool off with four defeats in their final six regular season games.

Tampa Bay did wrap up the regular season with a win, beating Toronto 6-4, but they failed to back that up in their opening playoff game as they lost 3-2 at Florida.

The Lightning then put up a good fight in the second meeting, only to again lose 3-2 to the Panthers, this time in overtime.

Verdict

It is tough to look past Florida - they have repeatedly beaten Tampa this season and have a good recent track record when visiting the Lightning.

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