Lightning–Panthers rivalry

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The Governor's Cup is awarded to the winner of the annual season series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers. Though the teams have been division rivals since the 1993–94 season, the cup was first awarded in 2014. The cup's creation was described as an aim to increase the popularity of ice hockey within the state of Florida as well as supporting youth hockey.[1]

Results

The winner of the Governor's Cup is determined by the points earned between the two teams in head-to-head matchups. Two points are awarded for a win, one point is awarded for losing in overtime or a shootout, and no points are awarded for a loss in regulation. Scores of games won by the series winning team are in bold.

Season Winner Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5
2013–14 Tampa Bay Lightning (8–1) 7–2 4–3 (SO) 6–1 5–4
2014–15 Tampa Bay Lightning (6–3) 2–1 (OT) 3–4 4–3 4–0
2015–16 Florida Panthers (8–3) 5–4 (SO) 1–0 1–3 5–2 5–2

See also

References

  1. ^ "Governor Scott, Panthers And Lightning Launch Governor's Cup". lightning.nhl.com. October 10, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.