Panthers finish preseason with shootout loss to Lightning in finale

The Florida Panthers faced the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday in their preseason finale, ending with a 3-2 loss in a shootout. Despite the result, Florida's younger players showed promise, with Matvei Shuravin scoring the go-ahead goal during the game. The Panthers completed their preseason with a record of 2-0-2 and no longer are focused on the results. They are cutting down their training camp roster ahead of the season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. Backup goaltender Akira Schmid made his first start, saving 20 shots through regulation and overtime.

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