US EditionPanthers advance to the second round after defeating Tampa Bay in 5 games
- On April 30, 2025, the Florida Panthers secured a 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, clinching their place in the next stage of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
- The Panthers won the series in five games, marking the second consecutive season they eliminated their in-state rival in the first round.
- Key contributors included Eetu Luostarinen with one goal and three assists, Sam Bennett who scored a go-ahead goal after exiting the penalty box, and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky with 26 saves.
- Tampa Bay, which netted the initial goal of the series for the first time, has now dropped nine of their last ten home playoff matchups and has been eliminated in the opening round for three consecutive years.
- Florida will compete against whichever team prevails in the series currently led 3-2 by Toronto against Ottawa.
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Panthers to face Leafs or Sens in 2nd round after defeating Lightning in 5 games
Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
News to Know for May 1
Good morning from the ABC Action News team.Last night was brutal. A goal and three assists from Eetu Luostarinen led the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, meaning our beloved team is officially out of the playoffs. While we may not bring the Stanley Cup home to the Bay, maybe there's at least hope to bring it home to the state. Next up, the Panthers will play the winner of the series between the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Dave Hyde: Panthers look dominant against Tampa Bay, have ‘another level’ to reach
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Tampa Bay fell short in the series against Florida.
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