The Cats completed a home back-to-back by defeating both participants in last season's Stanley Cup Finals by a combined seven goals.
The Florida Panthers exploded for four goals in the second period en route to a 5-2 home victory over the defending Eastern Conference Champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night at the BB&T Center.
First Period
The first period would see the two Florida clubs trading off chances. Florida had three power plays through the frame, while Tampa Bay had two, although neither team was able to capitalize on their chances.