The Panthers are suddenly a legitimate playoff threat
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The Florida Panthers lost to the Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Lightning Tuesday in overtime, snapping a six-game winning streak, and while the loss was tough to swallow after battling back from a 4-2 deficit in the third to force OT, it was indicative oThe Panthers are suddenly a legitimate playoff threat
The Florida Panthers lost to the Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Lightning Tuesday in overtime, snapping a six-game winning streak, and while the loss was tough to swallow after battling back from a 4-2 deficit in the third to force OT, it was indicative of just how well Florida has played of late.The Panthers have thrust themselves into the playoff conversation thanks to that six-game winning streak and become a threat in the East as they sit just two points out of a Wild Card spot. Prior to Tuesday night's loss, the Panthers defeated some of the top teams in the conference — including the Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers — showing they can not only compete with, but defeat the top dogs.However, do they have enough in the tank to sustain this recent run of success and force their way into the postseason?In the short term, they can take advantage of their upcoming schedule. Florida has shown that it can beat top contending teams, going Read more