Paul Maurice, Florida Panthers Playoffs: Practice, Game 1 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice talks following practice in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

The Panthers open the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday at 12:30 against the rival Tampa Bay Lightning.

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This will be the third postseason meeting between the two all-time and since 2021. The Lightning are 2-0 against the Panthers.

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Tuesday, the Panthers were down 2-0 after the first but scored four in the second and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 to clinch the Atlantic Division and earn a date with the Lightning.

Sam Reinhart ended with two goals in the game; Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett and Brandon Montour also scored.

Anthony Stolarz made 24 saves in the win.

Sergei Bobrovsky will start Game 1 against the Lightning.

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