It was only Game 1, but it was a tough night for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A 6-2 loss to the Florida Panthers in their playoff opener inside a packed out Amalie Arena — and just like that, the home-ice advantage they fought so hard to get is gone.

With a raucous crowd and optimism abound, the Tampa Bay Lightning finally opened their Eastern Conference first-round series with the rival Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, only to drop a deflating 6-2 decision to the defending Stanley Cup champions.