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Las Vegas - Start out early on the ice in the Sunshine State with the Panthers hosting the Lightning. Florida looks ready for the post season coming in on a 4-0 run. Tampa Bay has struggled down the stretch, losing four of the last six. And there's a YUGE discrepancy in goal differential, with the Panthers closing the season at +68, while the Lightning managed only a +23. Gimme the Cats for the money.