Florida Panthers hold practice at Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale on April 22 The Florida Panthers are in the midst of their opening round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Florida took Game 1 from Tampa Bay on Sunday by a 3-2 final score. The Panthers are looking to finish what they started a year ago, when they marched all the way to the Stanley Cup Final before losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in five games. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNjE3OTM2NjIzMjQ4NDky/img_6014.jpg] This season Florida was one of the top performers in the NHL, earning a reputation as a team that was built for postseason success and one you probably didn’t want to face come playoff time. Pushing all the buttons for the Panthers from behind the bench has been Head Coach Paul Maurice. Between his fast-paced, hard-hitting systems and incredibly personable demeanor, Maurice has proven to be a perfect fit for the Panthers. Earlier this week, Maurice caught up with The Hockey Show hosts Roy Bellamy and David Dwork after a team practice at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. You can check out their conversation below: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JLUQi-IPiI[/embed] LATEST STORIES FROM THE HOCKEY NEWS - FLORIDA Panthers aim to take 2-0 lead as physical series with Tampa Bay expected to continue [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/game-day/panthers-aim-to-take-2-0-lead-as-physical-series-with-tampa-bay-expected-to-continue] Aaron Ekblad has strong showing in return from late season injury [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/players/aaron-ekblad-has-strong-showing-in-return-from-late-season-injury] Three takeaways: Panthers thrive in heavy hitting environment, keep special teams battle even [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/three-takeaways-panthers-thrive-in-heavy-hitting-environment-keep-special-teams-battle-even] Panthers draw first blood, defeat Tampa Bay 3-2 in Game 1 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/game-day/panthers-draw-first-blood-defeat-tampa-bay-3-2-in-game-1] Panthers, Lightning head into Game 1 feeling good about their goaltending [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/game-day/panthers-lightning-head-into-game-1-feeling-good-about-their-goaltending] Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAxNjQxMjA5NjI4NzMxMDIz/unnamed.jpg]
