Panthers vs. Lightning in the NHL playoffs, the battle of Florida, a matchup that has seemed to decide which team will eventually get to the Stanley Cup Final.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Matthew Tkachuk practiced with the Florida Panthers for the first time since being injured in February and could return for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday (8:30 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, SCRIPPS, ESPN, TVAS2, SN360).

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game to be played on April 22, 2025 on ESPN.