Final/SO
September 26, 2026 β’ Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise
NHL PREVIEW β’ September 26, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Tampa Bay Lightning (2-1-1, 5 PTS) faces Florida Panthers (2-0-2, 6 PTS) at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Visiting Side
Record
2-1-1, 5 PTS
Florida Panthers
Home Side
Record
2-0-2, 6 PTS
Scoring
| Team | P1 | P2 | P3 | OT | SO | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TAM
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
|
FLO
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
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Tampa Bay Lightning
VS
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Florida Panthers
Projected Score
TAM 4
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FLO 3
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Tampa Bay Lightning has a significantly better goal differential (+0.7).
- Tampa Bay Lightning has an elite goaltending advantage (.0.902 Save %).
Tampa Bay Lightning
STAT
Florida Panthers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Florida Panthers plays on familiar turf at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Tampa Bay Lightning Could Win
Tampa Bay Lightning averages 3.6 goals per game offensively.
Why Florida Panthers Could Win
Florida Panthers responds with a scoring rate of 3.2 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Tampa Bay Lightning's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
18,494
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Sandis Vilmanis
1
Team Assists
Kai Schwindt
1
Team Goals
Lucas Mercuri
1
Team Assists
Jeffrey Viel
1
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Tampa Bay Lightning (50.5%)
Florida Panthers (49.5%)
Total Submissions: 71 circles
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