I don’t want to get into the specifics of the breakdowns, of all that, but these are base calls that we have to be more connected on.”

Expert recap and game analysis of the Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game from December 15, 2025 on ESPN.

Dave Canales’s well-rested team were outright leaders of the NFC South with a 7-6 record entering Sunday’s clash with the Saints at the Superdome. When Dave Canales’s team last took the field, they were putting the finishing touches on a 31-28 upset of the formidable Los Angeles Rams at Charlotte in Week 13.

The Florida Panthers were looking to build off their shutout win in Dallas as they wrapped up their road trip in Tampa on Monday night.

TAMPA -- Sam Reinhart scored twice for Florida Panthers in a 5-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena on Monday.

The Carolina Panthers are still learning how to handle success. While the Panthers have thrived in the underdog role this season with wins over Green Bay and the Los Angeles Rams, they continue to struggle winning the games they’re supposed to win.

Sam Reinhart scored a shorthanded goal and a power play goal to lead the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night

While the Bucs have shown success stopping the run, opposing offenses have torched them through the air. Tampa Bay has allowed the fourth-highest EPA per dropback since its Week 9 bye, after all. Look for Young and the Panthers to put enough points on the board to do their part in sending this total Over the number.