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The Florida Panthers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in what promises to be an exciting fixture to conclude the defending champions' preseason and move closer to the start of the new campaign.
The Panthers have won three games so far this preseason and also lost three (including two defeats against the Lightning). On the other hand, the Lightning have played only four games but are aiming to up the intensity heading into the regular season.
Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning game preview
- Date and Time: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 7 p.m. EDT
- Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay
- Broadcast: ESPN+, Sportsnet
- Live Streaming: ESPN+
- Local channels: RDS
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Florida Panthers game preview
The Panthers have gotten off to a shaky start and will begin their title defense on Oct. 8. They will look to end their preseason on a high note and gain momentum by winning against the Lightning.
Florida Panthers injuries
Mackie Samoskevich, Justin Sourdif and Tomas Nosek are all out for the game. Samoskevich was reportedly supposed to return to action earlier than the two.
Tampa Bay Lightning game preview
The Lightning's game against the Nashville Predators was postponed due to ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. They will have two more games left in the preseason after tonight and will face the Predators and Carolina Hurricanes.
Tampa Bay Lightning injuries
Luke Glendening remains out due to an undisclosed injury but aims to return to the ice at the start of the regular season.
Panthers and Lightning key players
Patrick Giles has been playing well for the Panthers this preseason and has contributed six points. With two goals and four assists, he is making a strong case for himself to earn a starting position.
Darren Raddysh has scored two goals and provided three assists for the Lightning in four games. With three more games to go including tonight's matchup, he will have more opportunities to earn his GM's vote of confidence.
