Veteran defenseman Seth Jones impressed his Florida Panthers teammates in his debut Monday night, a 2-1 victory over their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning in which he played just under 23 minutes and nearly scored a goal for the Stanley Cup champions.

Seth Jones made a strong debut for the Florida Panthers, playing nearly 23 minutes in a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. While Jones' addition is crucial, the team faces a significant setback with Matthew Tkachuk's long-term injury.

You couldn’t ask for a better first opponent. Just a few days after being acquired in a blockbuster deal, defenseman Seth Jones will make his debut with the Florida Panthers (37-21-3) when they host t