The rivalry of the struggle for Florida did not waste time in the government. Tempers flared up on Friday evening when Tampa Bay Lightning Voorwaarts Scott Sabourin delivered a huge hit on the defender of Florida Panthers Aaron Ekblad – then followed it with a crossroads to the face and a flash of bumps that Ekblad names. Out of the game.
The match reached more than 200 minutes and 13 players were cast out of the game. At one point there were only nine players left on the bank of Tampa Bay.
Aaron Ekblad does not return to tonight’s game.
– Florida Panthers (@flapanters) October 5, 2025
The order had both teams completely confused and the online frenzy was also fairly heated. “The Battle of Florida continues where it was gone,” wrote a fan, while clips from the incident quickly made the rounds on social media.
Panthers broadcasters criticized Tampa Bay’s physical approach and said that Florida “had too much class to play”, but many fans didn’t bought it. “It is hilarious to hear the Panthers broadcaster say that,” a user posted. “The only reason why Tampa raised that boys raised is because of Hagel and Ekblad.”
Others pointed out that meetings from the past between these two teams would certainly lead to a game like this, especially in the preseason, when some players try to stand out for reasons that production on IICE. “I’m sure you said the same when Greer hit Hagel in the head on Thursday,” replied another fan.
The heated exchange between Sabourin and Ekblad probably only suggests that this rivalry is by no means over. Regarding the status of Ekblad, the Panthers announced that he would not return to the game. If more personal injury news is released or Sabourin faces becomes additional discipline, we will certainly post an update.
Oliver Bjorkstrand received a major and a misconduct for a game for a hit at the head, and three extra game -blank behavior were published. An additional discipline was probably given by the NHL cap.
After five minutes over in the game, the Panthers were 8-0 forward.
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