Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance Florida to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The pesky Panthers squad outdid their state rivals in the latest Battle of Florida, outplaying the Lightning in nearly every regard. The series clinching contest was close, with t

Defending champion Florida Panthers take first step toward repeat bid Wednesday night by eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5.