The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning have created one of the most intense rivalries in the entire NHL. The Battle of Florida, as it's affectionately been dubbed, has become a physical ...
The NHL's Battle of Florida officially belongs to the Florida Panthers. The Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 on Monday night to win the first-round playoff series against their state ...
The Panthers and Lightning last met in the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. The series was a one-sided affair, with the eventual Stanley Cup-winning Panthers taking it in five games.