The Florida Panthers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This NHL Preseason game will be held at the Benchmark International Arena. The Lightning come in with a strong record of 5-0-0, while the Panthers hold a 2-3-0 record. Catch the action on SCRI.

Panthers vs. Lightning Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning -135. Tampa Bay is undefeated at home this preseason with a 5-0 record, making them a strong choice against the Panthers.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.0 (-117). Both teams have been scoring well, with Tampa Bay averaging 3.4 goals per game and Florida allowing 3.4 goals per game.

Team Trends

• The Tampa Bay Lightning are unbeaten in the preseason with a 5-0-0 record.
• The Florida Panthers have a 2-3-0 record in the preseason.
• This game will take place at the Benchmark International Arena.
• The game is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
• Fans can watch the game on the SCRI channel.

Panthers vs Lightning Preview

The Florida Panthers are set to meet the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Benchmark International Arena. The game is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on SCRI.

The Lightning have been strong in the preseason with a 5-0-0 record. The Panthers are looking to improve their 2-3-0 record. Both teams aim to test their strategies before the regular season begins.

Tampa Bay Lightning: Preseason Overview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have started their 2026 preseason with strong offensive stats. They scored 17 goals, averaging 3.4 per game. They also recorded 29 assists, which is 5.8 per game. Their shots on goal reached 119, averaging 23.8 per game. On defense, the Lightning allowed 11 goals, which is 2.2 per game. They had 78 penalty minutes, averaging 15.6 per game. The team recorded 40 giveaways and only 4 takeaways, showing areas to improve. Key players like Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point have shown their skills. Kucherov scored 37 goals and had 84 assists last season. Point contributed with 42 goals and 40 assists, making them vital for the team’s success.

Florida Panthers: Preseason Insights

The Florida Panthers have had a mixed start to their 2026 preseason. They scored 13 goals, averaging 2.6 per game, and recorded 15 assists, which is 3.0 per game. Their shots on goal reached 120, averaging 24.0 per game, slightly better than the Lightning. On defense, the Panthers allowed 17 goals, which is 3.4 per game. They had 52 penalty minutes, averaging 10.4 per game. The team recorded 27 giveaways and only 3 takeaways, highlighting areas for improvement. Key players like Brad Marchand and Aleksander Barkov are crucial for the Panthers. Marchand scored 23 goals and had 28 assists last season. Barkov added 20 goals and 51 assists, making them important for the team’s performance.

Final Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been strong at home with a perfect 5-0 preseason record. This makes them a reliable pick for the money line at -135. Their offense is clicking, scoring 3.4 goals per game, and their defense is solid, allowing only 2.2 goals per game.

On the other side, the Florida Panthers have struggled defensively, allowing 3.4 goals per game. This aligns with the prediction of over 6.0 total goals. With both teams scoring well, the over bet is a sound choice. Tampa Bay’s offense and Florida’s defensive issues make this a likely high-scoring game.

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