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September 24, 2026 β’ Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
NHL PREVIEW β’ September 24, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Florida Panthers (2-0-1, 5 PTS) faces Tampa Bay Lightning (1-1-1, 3 PTS) at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Florida Panthers
Visiting Side
Record
2-0-1, 5 PTS
Tampa Bay Lightning
Home Side
Record
1-1-1, 3 PTS
Scoring
| Team | P1 | P2 | P3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FLO
|
1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
|
TAM
|
0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Florida Panthers
VS
68%
Tampa Bay Lightning
Projected Score
FLO 3
-
TAM 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Tampa Bay Lightning boasts a stronger net goal differential (+0.7).
- Tampa Bay Lightning has an elite goaltending advantage (.0.902 Save %).
Florida Panthers
STAT
Tampa Bay Lightning
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Tampa Bay Lightning plays on familiar turf at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Florida Panthers Could Win
Florida Panthers averages 3.2 goals per game offensively.
Why Tampa Bay Lightning Could Win
Tampa Bay Lightning responds with a scoring rate of 3.6 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
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
14,666
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Jansen Harkins
2
Team Assists
Jakob Pelletier
1
Team Goals
Kai Schwindt
1
Team Assists
Kai Schwindt
1
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Florida Panthers (49.5%)
Tampa Bay Lightning (50.5%)
Total Submissions: 62 circles
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