By Basil Stroh
4 24 2025
THURSDAY FEATURES ‘BATTLE OF FLORIDA’ PLUS THREE GAME 3s
The reigning champion Panthers look to take a 2-0 lead against the Lightning while the Senators, Wild and Blues head home for the first time in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
* The Senators and Blues are set to host playoff hockey for the first time since 2017 and 2022, respectively, as both clubs look to earn their first victory of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ottawa’s last taste of postseason hockey at home came in Game 6 of the 2017 Conference Finals, when Craig Anderson made 45 saves to help the hosts stave off elimination against the eventual Stanley Cup-winning Penguins. Meanwhile, St. Louis plays host for the first time since falling to Colorado in Game 6 of the 2022 Second Round before the Avalanche also went on to win the Stanley Cup.
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