The Florida Panthers vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. It’s the fourth time in the past five years the in-state rivals are facing off in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Game 1 of the best-of-7 series begins at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Tampa’s Amalie Arena. It will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and locally on Scripps Sports.

Matthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay