Game 1 of First Round vs. Tampa Bay set for Tonight at BB&T Center (7:30 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sunday, May 16, 2021
SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers are set to begin the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight at BB&T Center with Game 1 of their First Round match-up against the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30 p.m.
Florida’s roster for the playoffs is as follows:
Forwards
9 – Sam Bennett
11 – Jonathan Huberdeau (A)
14 – Grigori Denisenko
16 – Aleksander Barkov (C)
19 – Mason Marchment
20 – Aleksi Heponiemi
21 – Alex Wennberg
23 – Carter Verhaeghe
26 – Scott Wilson
27 – Eetu Luostarinen
55 – Noel Acciari
70 – Patric Hornqvist (A)
71 – Lucas Wallmark
74 – Owen Tippett
77 – Frank Vatrano
79 – Cole Schwindt
83 – Juho Lammikko
91 – Anthony Duclair
94 – Ryan Lomberg
97 – Nikita Gusev
Defensemen
3 – Keith Yandle (A)
6 – Anton Stralman
7 – Radko Gudas
8 – Matt Kiersted
22 – Chase Priskie
25 – Brady Keeper
32 – Lucas Carlsson
42 – Gustav Forsling
44 – Kevin Connauton
52 – MacKenzie Weegar
53 – John Ludvig
58 – Noah Juulsen
62 – Brandon Montour
64 – Vladislav Kolyachonok
65 – Markus Nutivaara
Goaltenders
30 – Spencer Knight
33 – Sam Montembeault
60 – Chris Driedger
72 – Sergei Bobrovsky
95 – Philippe Desrosiers
Injured Reserve
5 – Aaron Ekblad (A)
Finishing second in the Central Division, the Florida Panthers will host the first two games of Round 1 at BB&T Center. For Florida’s First Round playoff series against Tampa Bay, BB&T Center will open at just under 50% capacity. All fans in attendance will receive a Playoff Rally Towel presented by HairClub.
Fans can enjoy ‘Happy Half Hour’ specials on the CITY Furniture Lounge from 90 minutes before puck drop to 60 minutes after puck drop. The postseason at BB&T Center is presented by CITY Furniture.
BB&T Center was the first National Hockey League arena to achieve the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)’s WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management. The certification, which has been confirmed by third-party verifier, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), recognizes BB&T Center’s adherence to the IWBI’s stringent guidelines and protocols for combatting COVID-19 and preparedness to safely accommodate fans.
Fans can support the Florida Panthers Foundation throughout the postseason with the 5050 Raffle. More information can be found at PanthersFoundation.org.
Book a private tour of BB&T Center and learn how you can join Panthers Territory today! Click here visit FloridaPanthers.com/TerritoryMemberships or call 954-835-PUCK for more information.
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