Gustav Forsling

NHL Playoffs: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game 3 Recap | 4/25/2024

Game 3 on the road? That’s no problem for the Florida Panthers, who didn’t miss a beat Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Cats have been great on the road this season winning a franchise-best 26 games in enemy arenas. Even with two players out of the lineup, Bennett and Lomberg, the team […]

NHL Playoffs: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game 1 Recap | 04/21/2024

As advertised, Game 1 of the Battle for Florida did not disappoint. The in-state rivalry kicked off with a lot of pace from both teams, very strong defense, and a bit of chippiness, but no major fights yet. Florida made a couple of big hits on Tampa, and the Lightning responded in kind. It was […]

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Playoff Preview

It’s the best time of the year. The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs are here. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, this is the seventh consecutive season that they have made the postseason. Last season was their only first-round exit in the current run, as they fell short in six games to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Entering […]

Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Round 1 Series Preview

This series is being dubbed the battle for Florida; which team will come out victorious, the Panthers or the Lightning? After clinching the Atlantic Division title, Florida is set up for an in-state rivalry in round one. While I personally would have preferred a matchup with the Maple Leafs, the Cats went 2-1 this season […]

Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Recap: 03/26/2024

The Atlantic Division showdown for first place didn’t disappoint Tuesday night. Florida took on the Boston Bruins at home in what could be a preview of a Playoff Series in a month’s time. It’s no secret that there’s no love lost between these teams, especially after how the playoffs ended last season for Boston. Florida […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Florida Panthers | 03/12/2024

Two of the NHL’s best teams, the Dallas Stars and the Florida Panthers, faced each other in the Metroplex Tuesday night. The Stars struck first, but the Panthers scored four straight goals to stun the home team in a 4-3 win at the American Airlines Center. Dallas fell to 40-18-9, while Florida improved to 45-17-4. […]

Florida Panthers Deep Dive Recap: 02/20-24/2024

It was a busy travel week for the Panthers as they had two home games and a road match sandwiched in between. Cats fans got treated to early playoff-style hockey, especially when Florida clashed with Carolina. Defense was the name of the game this week as all the matches were a low-scoring, one-goal difference affair. […]

NHL Game Recap: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes | 02/22/24

Thursday night gave fans a rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals Series, with Florida taking on the Carolina Hurricanes. The Panthers had won their first meeting this season back in November and were looking to tie the NHL record of 12 straight wins on the road. Carolina was out to avenge that loss and […]

Florida Panthers Deep Dive Recap: 01/02-01/06/2024

Florida started it’s four-game road stretch this week and opened up against Arizona. The games this week were plagued by penalties both for & against the Panthers and player injuries. Reinhart continues to be one of the hottest players in the league, especially on the power play. Matthew Tkachuk is starting to heat up, making […]

Florida Panthers vs Arizona Coyotes Recap: 01/02/2024

It was an eventful night for the Panthers on their first game of the new year. Florida traveled to Arizona to play the Coyotes at Mullet Arena on Tuesday night. The Cats looked to open their four-game road trip with a win, and the Coyotes are trying to keep their hold on their Wild Card […]