Paul Maurice, Panthers Playoff Postgame: Florida 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 2 (G1)

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice speaks after his team beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Florida Panthers Beat Lightning in Game 1: https://floridahockeynow.com/game-1-florida-panthers-3-tampa-bay-lightning-2-april-21-2024-playoffs/

This is the third postseason meeting between the two all-time and since 2021.

The Lightning are 2-0 against the Panthers; Florida has its first 1-0 series lead in the playoff series against Tampa Bay.

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Sunday, the Panthers took a 1-0 lead on a goal from Sam Reinhart after Sasha Barkov (2 assists) forced a turnover. With the score tied at 1, Carter Verhaeghe scored 57 seconds into the third on a power play chance. Matthew Tkachuk got an empty net goal; Sergei Bobrovsky made 17 saves.

Game 2 is Tuesday night (FSF, ESPN2) in Sunrise.
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