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Lightning Preview: Rematch with Panthers, Gourde Out, Harkins Hot | Beatline Lightning
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Tampa Bay Lightning face Florida Panthers in a crucial preseason rematch on September 26, 2026. After a 5-3 loss, Jansen Harkins' hat trick stands out despite the defeat. Yanni Gourde and Dominic James remain out, forcing lineup changes.
Key players include Jansen Harkins, Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov, and Anthony Cirelli. Florida's Kai Schwindt and Cole Reinhardt led the scoring in the previous meeting. Injuries to Brad Marchand and Brady Tkachuk affect the Panthers.
Analysis covers neutral-zone play…
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