MAILBAG: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Round 1 Roundtable (+)

We answered your burning questions as the Florida Panthers prepare to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the 2025 playoffs.

The Florida Panthers will kick off their title defense on Tuesday night for Game 1 of their first-round match-up against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

It marks the fourth time in the past five years the two have played each other in the first round — and the winner has gone on to win the Eastern Conference and make the Stanley Cup Final each time.

There are a ton of storylines to watch for going into the series, so we’re kicking off a new tradition here in Pucks And Palms — we turned to you, the fans, to see which storylines you want to hear more about.

You delivered, and we answered.

Here’s your Round 1 mailbag as the Florida Panthers get ready to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning: