Here are 10 observations on a surprisingly one-sided first-round Stanley Cup playoff series. 1. This is almost certainly the end of the road for the Lightning as Stanley Cup contenders. Sure, coach Jon Cooper’s team still has Hall of Fame talent at three different levels.

Eetu Luostarinen had a goal and three assists as Florida defeated Tampa Bay 6-3 to move into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Sergei Bobrovsky finished with 26 saves as the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers defeated their in-state rival in five games in the first round for the second consecutive season.