The defending Stanley Cup champions are moving on.

Making their fourth straight trip to Round 2, the Florida Panthers eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 6-3 win in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Wednesday.

On this podcast, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive look back at how the Battle of Florida unfolded, the keys to winning the series and more.

Plus, hear postgame sound following Game 5 at Amalie Arena.

Highlights include:

• The pre-series prediction got it wrong. (1:30)

• The third line got the job done in Round 1. (5:00)

• The big players showed up for the Panthers. (13:00)

• Hear from Brad Marchand and Aleksander Barkov after Game 5. (17:00)

• The Panthers now wait for the winner of the Battle of Ontario. (23:30)

Their first chance to advance to Round 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Florida Panthers will battle the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Amalie Arena on Wednesday. In just over five minutes, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

Well, that was one game that fans won’t soon forget.

Fresh off a come-from-behind win for the Florida Panthers over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive spend this episode discussing the incredible game, the state of the series and much more.

Plus, the duo also dives into how the rest of the playoff series in the NHL are shaping up.

Highlights include:

• The Panthers pull off a stunning comeback in Game 4. (1:30)

• Brad Marchand on the “belief” within Florida’s locker room. (5:00)

• Big hits are flying on both sides of the ice. (9:10)

• The penalty kill continues to fuel the Panthers. (15:45)

• Checking in on other playoff series around the NHL. (28:50)

The Florida Panthers will try to rebound from their first loss of the playoffs when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning for a rematch at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

After cruising to a 6-2 win in Game 1, the Florida Panthers will look to grab a 2-0 series lead when they battle the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Thursday at Amalie Arena at 6:30 p.m. ET. In fewer than five minutes, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

The puck will finally drop in the Battle of Florida when the Florida Panthers take on the Tampa Lightning in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Amalie Arena on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET. In just over five minutes, here's everything you need to know before the action gets underway.

The Battle of Florida is ready to get underway.

For the fourth time in the last five seasons, the Florida Panthers will face off against the cross-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

On this episode, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive discuss each team’s strengths, the possible X-factors within the series and more.

Plus, the duo also picks winners for each first-round series in the NHL.

Highlights include:

• The Battle of Florida is upon us. (1:30)

• Which team has the edge at each position? (8:25)

• What’s the X-Factor in the series? (27:00)

• Predicting other first-round series around the NHL. (31:45)

From October to April, it’s been quite a ride.

With 82 games in the books, the Florida Panthers will now turn their attention to the playoffs after finishing third in the Atlantic Division during the 2024-25 campaign.

But before the Stanley Cup champions begin the defense of their crown, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive first look back on the regular season that was for the Panthers.

From big moments to the regular-season MVP, this episode covers it all.

Highlights include:

• Who’s ready for another installment of the Battle of Florida? (0:45)

• No Cup hangover! The Panthers had a solid regular season. (4:15)

• Who was Florida’s regular-season MVP? (14:30)

• Getting ready to preview the playoffs. (23:20)

The Florida Panthers will continue to fine tune their game for the playoffs when they host the New York Rangers at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

The Florida Panthers will continue to make their final pre-playoff preparations when they host the Buffalo Sabres at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.