The Panthers begin their title defense with a first-round series against the battle-tested Lightning, which begins Tuesday ...

Aaron Ekblad tied the game with 3:47 to go in the third period and 11 seconds later, Seth Jones sent a point shot past Andrei Vasilevskiy for the game-winner.

Monday was a lighter slate in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs with just two first-round games, but there was plenty on the line.