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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 15h

Hopefully, the horrible war in Gaza is ending.

Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 20h

Do the Hurricanes end games too conservatively? It's been a hot topic on social media lately.

I asked Mario Cristobal and Shannon Dawson about late-game play-calling and how much game feel and analytics go into it.

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Do the Hurricanes play too conservatively? Cristobal, Dawson discuss late-game decisions

The No. 2 Hurricanes are undefeated, but in two of those games, the opponents made comeback attempts that fell just short. Is Miami too conservative on offense in late-game situations?

www.sun-sentinel.com

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 21h

St. Thomas Aquinas is playing the NFL London Academy in London right now.

You can watch it on YouTube.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzvU...

WATCH LIVE: St. Thomas Aquinas vs. NFL Academy at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

YouTube video by NFL UK & Ireland

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

BIG. AARON. JUDGE.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

From Sunrise: The Panthers began their quest for a three-peat with a win over Chicago.

The crowd chanted "We want three!" and gave snowbird-turned-permanent resident Brad Marchand a big cheer as the Cats returned to the ice.

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Panthers start quest for third straight Stanley Cup with win over Blackhawks

The Panthers began their third straight Stanley Cup title chase with a win over Chicago, getting goals from Carter Verhaeghe, AJ Greer and Jesper Boqvist.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: The Panthers' 2025-26 season begins the same way the last one ended: a win at Amerant Bank Arena.

Florida beats Chicago, 3-2, to begin its quest for a third straight Stanley Cup.

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Panthers start quest for third straight Stanley Cup with win over Blackhawks

The Panther began their third straight Stanley Cup title chase with a win over Chicago, getting goals from Carter Verhaeghe, AJ Greer and Jesper Boqvist.

www.sun-sentinel.com

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

Dolly, take my energy. And any organ you need.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

GOAL: Jesper Boqvist puts the Panthers ahead 3-2 with 10:20 left in the third.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

Anton Lundell's turn to take a puck to the face. He seems ok afterwards.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

Sellout here at Amerant Bank Arena: 19,655 announced attendance.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

END 2: Panthers and Blackhawks are tied at two.

Florida has a 27-13 shot advantage.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, speaking at the Panthers' season opener, called the Florida-Tampa Bay fighting in the preseason "over the top."

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Panthers-Lightning preseason brawls: ‘That was over the top’

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the preseason fights between the Panthers and Lightning were “over the top” and “not what the game is all about.”

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

GOAL: Teuvo Teravainen ties the game at two with 18:53 left in the second period.

Brad Marchand is also headed to the penalty box for holding the stick.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

END 1: Panthers lead 2-1 on goals from AJ Greer and Carter Verhaeghe.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

AJ Greer in a tussle with Chicago's Nick Foligno.

Gordie Howe hat trick alert. He just needs an assist.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

The Panthers honor superfan Steve Elario with a "moment of woo." Elario died last month.

Read more on him from @georgerichards.bsky.social:

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Florida Panthers Mourn Loss of Super Fan Steve Elario

The Florida Panthers are mourning the loss of dedicated super fan Steve Elario, a yacht broker who resided in Fort Lauderdale who became a favorite of those attending games in Sunrise. Elario was a fi...

floridahockeynow.com

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

GOAL: Carter Verhaeghe scores on the power play to make it 2-1 Panthers with 5:52 left in the first period.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

AJ Greer currently on pace for about 246 goals this season.

Would likely lead the league.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

GOAL: If you had money on AJ Greer for the Panthers' first goal of the season, collect your winnings.

1-1 with 8:54 left in the first.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

GOAL: Frank Nazar puts the Blackhawks ahead 1-0 with 9:57 left in the first period.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

Panthers can't cash in on their first power play of the season.

Cancel the parade. Season's over.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

Panthers show a nice tribute video to Chicago goalie Spencer Knight, who spent parts of four seasons with the team.

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

Panthers fans chant “We want three!”

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

Huge cheers for Brad Marchand as he gets introduced at Amerant Bank Arena.

Who could have imagined that a year ago?

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Adam Lichtenstein @adamlichtenstein.bsky.social · 1d

The Panthers raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner. Aaron Ekblad brought the Stanley Cup onto the ice as captain Aleksander Barkov recovers from knee surgery.

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