So securing home ice in their first round against the cross-state rival Panthers seemed fortuitous. But after dropping the first two games of the playoffs at Amalie Arena — including Thursday’s 1-0 loss — the Lightning will have to become road warriors to climb out of a two-games-to-none series hole.

The Florida Panthers have taken a commanding 2-0 series lead in their first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now, they’re on home ice for the next two games with an opportunity to sweep their in-state rival.