TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning today announced the schedule for their highly anticipated 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round series against the intrastate rival Florida Panthers. The Lightning’s quest for the Stanley Cup, presented by AdventHealth, will begin next week, with tickets now available online.
Bolts fans eager to witness playoff hockey at AMALIE Arena can purchase their tickets through Ticketmaster.com. Demand is expected to be high for this Sunshine State showdown.
The Lightning will kick off their postseason campaign on home ice, hosting the Panthers for Game 1 on Tuesday, April 22nd at 8:30 p.m. ET. The action continues in Tampa with Game 2 on Thursday, April 24th at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The series will then shift south to Sunrise, where the Panthers will host the Lightning for Game 3 on Saturday, April 26th at 1:00 p.m. ET. Game 4 is scheduled for Monday, April 28th, with the start time yet to be determined.
The schedule for potential subsequent games is as follows:
- Game 5: Panthers at Lightning on Wednesday, April 30th (AMALIE Arena)*
- Game 6: Lightning at Panthers on Friday, May 2nd (Amerant Bank Arena)*
- Game 7: Panthers at Lightning on Sunday, May 4th (AMALIE Arena)*
*if necessary
All times listed are Eastern Time and are subject to change.
The matchup against the Florida Panthers promises an intense and passionate series. Fans on both sides are already buzzing with excitement for this in-state playoff clash. The Lightning, looking to make another deep playoff run, will rely on their experience and home-ice advantage in the early games.
With the schedule now set, the countdown to puck drop is officially on. Lightning fans are encouraged to secure their tickets quickly and prepare to bring the thunder to AMALIE Arena as the team embarks on their journey for the Stanley Cup.
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