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Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy played a big role in the Lightning being able to come back from a three-games-to-two deficit to beat the Maple Leafs in seven games.
Lightning’s ‘Big Cat’ looking to tame Panthers
After finding his postseason form against Toronto, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy faces another dangerous offensive foe in Florida.
Lightning’s Brayden Point ‘highly doubtful’ for Game 1 against Panthers
Lightning forward Brayden Point (21) leaves the ice after being injured during the first period of Game 7 of the first-round series against the Maple Leafs Saturday in Toronto.
He did not play most of the final two periods of Game 7 against Toronto after falling awkwardly into the boards.
Lightning-Panthers set to start Round 2 on Tuesday in Sunrise
Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) shoots the puck on Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight for a goal during the first period of Game 6 last May.
The teams will meet in Tampa on Sunday afternoon.
Lightning-Panthers: It’s time for the Sunshine State Series, Round 2
Lightning left wing Alex Killorn celebrates his goal, beating Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to put Tampa Bay up 4-1 in Game 4 of last year's first-round playoff series.
The cross-state rivals will meet again in the postseason after a tight six-game series in the first round last year.

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  1. Lightning’s ‘Big Cat’ looking to tame Panthers
    1 hour ago• Lightning
    Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy played a big role in the Lightning being able to come back from a three-games-to-two deficit to beat the Maple Leafs in seven games.
  2. Lightning’s Brayden Point ‘highly doubtful’ for Game 1 against Panthers
    5 hours ago• Lightning
    Lightning forward Brayden Point (21) leaves the ice after being injured during the first period of Game 7 of the first-round series against the Maple Leafs Saturday in Toronto.
  3. Lightning-Panthers set to start Round 2 on Tuesday in Sunrise
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) shoots the puck on Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight for a goal during the first period of Game 6 last May.
  5. These 5 Panthers players could pose trouble for the Lightning
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy works to get a stop against Panthers right wing Patric Hornqvist (70) and center Aleksander Barkov (16) during an October game in Tampa.
  6. Lightning-Panthers: It’s time for the Sunshine State Series, Round 2
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Alex Killorn celebrates his goal, beating Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to put Tampa Bay up 4-1 in Game 4 of last year's first-round playoff series.
  7. Lightning advance with Game 7 win in Toronto
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning forward Nick Paul celebrates his second goal of the night against the Maple Leafs, during the second period of Game 7 in Toronto.
  8. Start a new scrapbook, another Lightning team is making playoff memories
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy celebrates after defeating the Maple Leafs in Game 7 of a first-round playoff series in Toronto on Saturday.
  9. Lightning-Maple Leafs Game 7 report card: A test of will
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning center Nick Paul is pushed into Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell by Colin Blackwell as Paul drives the net during the third period of Saturday's game in Toronto.
  10. ‘At least you helped me get the Wordle’: Twitter reacts to Lightning’s Game 7 win
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning players celebrate after defeating the Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 on Saturday night in Toronto.
  11. Photos: Lightning fans watch Game 7 from Armature Works in Tampa
    Yesterday• News
    Lightning fans celebrate Nick Paul's game-opening goal in the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Fans gathered for an official Game 7 watch party at Tampa's Armature Works.
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  12. First round: Lightning-Maple Leafs Game 7 live updates
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) tries to tip the puck past Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) as Lightning forward Brayden Point (21) keeps close during the first period of Game 7 Saturday in Toronto.
  13. Lightning fans flood Tampa’s Armature Works plaza for Game 7 watch party
    Yesterday• Lightning
    For the fans who couldn't be in Toronto for Game 7, they packed Armature Works for a Lightning watch party Saturday night.
  14. Lightning’s Brayden Point sidelined in Game 7 with apparent lower-body injury
    May 15• Lightning
    Lightning forward Brayden Point (21) lies injured while playing against the Maple Leafs during the first period of Game 7 on Saturday night.
  15. Corey Perry knows: Show up in Game 7 and you’ll be remembered
    May 14• Lightning
    Thanks to his longevity in the league, Corey Perry has been in 10 Game 7s over the course of his 17 seasons.
  16. Lightning charge into Game 7 knowing they’re ‘on the cusp of greatness’
    May 14• Lightning
    In case you were wondering, no, having won the past two Stanley Cups wouldn't take the sting out of a Lightning loss tonight in Game 7 for coach Jon Cooper.
  17. Lightning need to find a way to keep Nick Paul
    May 14• Lightning
    Perhaps the Lightning thought Nick Paul would just be a good get for this year's playoffs and weren't thinking much beyond the postseason. But he has made a case to remain part of the team.
  18. Florida Panthers win first playoff series since 1996
    May 14• Lightning
    Carter Verhaeghe parades his joy in front of despairing Capitals fans after scoring in overtime to give the Panthers a 4-3 Game 6 win to clinch the first-round series Friday night in Washington.
  19. Lightning won’t dwell on Maple Leafs’ playoff misfortunes
    May 13• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos, left, talks with coach Jon Cooper during the third period of Game 6 Thursday night against the Maple Leafs.
  20. Forget the stars, awards and highlights, the Lightning had heart
    May 13• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat, right, is congratulated by teammate Steven Stamkos after Palat’s first-period goal against the Maple Leafs in Game 6 on Thursday night.
  21. Lightning win in overtime, force Game 7 vs. Maple Leafs
    May 13• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point (21), center, is congratulated by teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Maple Leafs in Game 6 on Thursday night in Tampa.
  22. Lightning-Maple Leafs Game 6 report card: Just desserts
    May 13• Lightning
    Lightning center Brayden Point (21) beats Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell (36) to score the winning goal in overtime of Game 6 Thursday at Amalie Arena.
  23. Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli finally finds the net in Game 6
    May 13• Lightning
    Lightning center Anthony Cirelli beats Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell during the second period of Game 6 on Thursday night in Tampa.
  24. First round: Lightning-Maple Leafs Game 6 live updates
    May 13• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) is swarmed by his team mates while celebrating Point’s winning goal during the overtime period of Game 6 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
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