NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, three important questions facing the Tampa Bay Lightning.

1. How does Tampa Bay measure up against Florida?

Like it or not, the Lightning will be judged in part by how they fare against the Florida Panthers, especially if they play the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third straight season.

The rivalry in the Sunshine State has evolved into one of the best in the League, and the Panthers have owned a significant edge the past two seasons, defeating the Lightning in the Eastern Conference First Round and needing just five games each time.

Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said his biggest concern is always how his team handles the re

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