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Florida Panthers Top Tampa Bay In Season Finale

The Florida Panthers ended the season on a high note with a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nick Bjugstad recorded his first NHL point, a goal in the first period, as did Eric Selleck who tallied…Read More

Game Day Preview: Florida Panthers Vs Tampa Bay Lightning

On the eve on the NHL trade deadline, the Florida Panthers travel to Tampa Bay to face their in state rival lightning. This could be the last game for this version of the Panthers as it is a pretty safe…Read More

Florida Panthers Fall To The Lightning 3-2: Rapid Reactions

This one hurts. Not only do the Panthers fall to 0-2-1 against their in-state rivals, but they also miss an opportunity to get out of last place in the Eastern Conference. This one really hurts. You…Read More

Game Day Preview: Florida Panthers Vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning: 10-14-1 (21 pts) at Florida Panthers 7-13-6 (20 pts) At the start of the season the Tampa Bay Lightning looked like they were going to run away with the Southeast Division title.…Read More

Southeast Division Recap Mon 2/25-Sun 3/3

The Florida Panthers picked up three points this week playing four games. The highlight of the week came Tuesday where the Panthers beat the Penguins 6-4. Things went down hill from there. A 4-3 shootout…Read More

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Déjà vu? Panthers Dropped By Lightning In Overtime 6-5

….Breathe…focus….breathe…okay I think I can get through this now without smashing…Read More

Game Day Preview: Florida Panthers Vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning (6-6-1) at Florida Panthers (4-6-3) The battle for Florida continues this afternoon,…Read More

Florida Panthers Dropped By Tampa Bay Lightning

Another game, another loss for the Florida Panthers who have wrung up their losing streak to five straight…Read More

Game Day Preview: Florida Panthers At Tampa Bay Lightning

Florida Panthers (1-4-0) at Tampa Bay Lightning (4-1-0) The Florida Panthers will be taking on their…Read More

What Should Have Been, Part One

Tonight was to be THE night, Opening Night 2012 and the chance to see the Panthers raise their 2011…Read More

Panthers’ First Five Games Cancelled…Now What?

  Well Panther fans, the inevitable has begun happening. This afternoon the NHL announced they…Read More

How does Tallahassee fit into all this?

  I decided to stray away from the Panthers for a moment to delve into my past hockey experience…Read More

Getting to Know Me, TRT’s newest staff writer!

Well Panther fans, we’re still locked out. That stinks, I know. However, I’m happy to introduce…Read More

Who Are The Best Offensive Players In The Southeast?

Just like every other sports league in the country, the NHL is filled with talent. The National Hockey…Read More

What Will The Southeast Be Up To Come Opening Night?

  October 11th, 2012, opening night for the National Hockey League. No matter what team you root…Read More

Who Will Be The Next X Factor For The Panthers?

  When you look at every team in not only the NHL, but all other professional sports, they all…Read More

What Can We Expect From Stephen Weiss Next Season?

“The Florida Panthers have won the Southeast Division and are on their way to the Stanley Cup Playoffs”,…Read More

Grading The Southeast Division Offseason Moves

With the doldrums of summer upon us, hockey fans are left wandering around looking for something to…Read More

Sunday Conversation: Can The Florida Panthers Repeat As Division Champs?

With not much hockey news to report on the past few days, and potentially not much on the horizon either, …Read More

Panther Countdown: Ten Wins That Shaped The Season. Game #9, 10/15/11 vs Tampa Bay

Over the coming days, The Rat Trick will take a look back at the 10 regular season wins that played…Read More