Post-Game Talk: Game 1, Battle of Florida: Panthers vs. Lightning - 7:30 pm ET in Sunrise

[PSLguy]

@SoupyFIN will we have a live thread for the game?

 

[austropanther]

We were missing Ekblad and Bennett.

Team should have a lot of confidence going into the series and not be, Oh no,they got Stamkos and Kucherov back!

I completely agree. We do not have to be scared of them.
Still, they showed they can do it. We have a lot more to prove - that gives them the nudge. But we have all the tools to beat them, and they have to give it their all to beat us!!

 

[SoupyFIN]

@SoupyFIN will we have a live thread for the game?

Yes, we'll turn it on closer to the game.

 

[HockeyRulez]

The fact that we don't have playoff avatars is a travesty

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

It wouldn’t be bigger than the 1996 run. Not even close.

In a vacuum, yes the 96 run is more important because it's the furthest we've ever gone.

But with context, I don't think it comes close. In 1996, we were new in town and came in as a surprise. Since then, not a single playoff series victory with limited chances.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Before our post season starts I just want to thank you guys for an enjoyable regular season. We dont always agree but it was alot less toxic around here than seasons past, and in the end all we all ever really wanted to watch was a winning team.

Cheers to my fellow Panthers fans.

 

[MyLoveIsBlue]

 

[Gentle Man]

Fear no one they said.

Let's see it

 

[sinDer]

In a vacuum, yes the 96 run is more important because it's the furthest we've ever gone.

But with context, I don't think it comes close. In 1996, we were new in town and came in as a surprise. Since then, not a single playoff series victory with limited chances.

Ok, I see what you mean now.

Winning a round in 2021 after all those years is more important for this organization than what we did in 1996. Back then, making the PO was already an achievement in itself.

 

[batting1k]

In a vacuum, yes the 96 run is more important because it's the furthest we've ever gone.

But with context, I don't think it comes close. In 1996, we were new in town and came in as a surprise. Since then, not a single playoff series victory with limited chances.

8 straight OT playoff losses too.

 

[KW]

I’ll go in with low expectations: anything less than the Stanley Cup is a failure!

 

[BabyBennettov]

Helloooooooooooo ladiiiiiiiiiiiiies !

Like the new style ?

LET’S GO HOME, BABY !!!!!!

 

[Prominence Problem]

What is everyone wearing while watching the game?

I have a old red logo Panthers jersey, no name.
As well a red Beak hat, Navy on top with the new Panthers logo.
Not to mention I have a Sam Bennett moustache going

 

[Prominence Problem]

I'm actually excited like I'm playing hockey again. This is a feeling I haven't felt in years.

 

[16Skippy]

What is everyone wearing while watching the game?

I have a old red logo Panthers jersey, no name.
As well a red Beak hat, Navy on top with the new Panthers logo.
Not to mention I have a Sam Bennett moustache going

I've got an old school red Panthers t shirt. Found it at a semi-thrift shop a couple years ago, the (C) at the bottom is 1993 lol.

And beer from a Panthers beer glass

 

[Chessarmy]

Will be watching on delay so I won’t be able to post in the live thread. Will see you guys after it’s all over with hopefully happy thoughts.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

This Wild-Vegas game is pretty good for 0-0

 

[MyLoveIsBlue]

This Wild-Vegas game is pretty good for 0-0

MAF is nails, great glove hand.

 

[radkison]

First 3 playoff games go to OT for the first time ever. I’ve got a feeling in my loins that this is gonna be a special playoffs for us

 

[yvessiroit12]

This Wild-Vegas game is pretty good for 0-0

Best goaltending battle I’ve seen in a while

 

[Vilam]

Feels critical to defend home ice, AND to not get behind in the series. I'm so nervous. Must win tonight!

 

[sinDer]

Will be watching on delay so I won’t be able to post in the live thread. Will see you guys after it’s all over with hopefully happy thoughts.

Same here,

Not sure if I will be able to resist at watching the scoreboard though...

 

[floridada]

What is everyone wearing while watching the game?

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Can we all just stop and appreciate this right now?

 

[radkison]

Road team wins first 2 games today. Surely we win to balance things right?