What you need to know ahead of tonight's game against the Florida Panthers - When: Wednesday, December 17 @ 4:00 PM PST Where: Amerant Bank Arena - Sunrise, FLA Watch: FanDuel Sports Network Listen: E

Overall, this run has vaulted Florida back up in the division standings. At 17-13-2 and with 36 points, Florida is now just three points behind the Lightning and Detroit Red Wings (both 18-12-3, 39 points) for first place in the Atlantic and two points behind the Montreal Canadiens (17-11-4,

Sam Bennett scored 10 seconds into the third period, Brad Marchand had two assists and Florida swept the two-game season series.

Finished strong. Taking care of business, the Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 at Benchmark International Arena on Monday. With the win, the Panthers improved to 17-13-2 and finished 3-1-0 on their four-game road trip.

You probably never thought you'd see ice in South Florida, but your wildest imagination is coming to reality thanks to the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers.

BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes will look to keep a five-game win streak alive when they play the Florida Panthers. Florida has an 11-6-2 record at home and an 18-13-2 record overall. The Panthers have a 7-4-0 record in games they score one or more power-play goals.

Sam Reinhart’s goals came on a power play and while shorthanded as the Panthers ended a four-game road trip on a high note.

With first place in the NFC South at stake, Carolina faces its longtime nemesis in Evans, who returned last week from a 9-game absence.

Florida International hosts the Youngstown State Penguins after Parris Atkins scored 20 points in Florida International's 80-63 win over the Florida Atlantic Owls.

Two of the AFC's top teams clash as he Jaguars visit the Broncos. The Bucs need a win over the Panthers as they are locked in a tight NFC South race.