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The Florida Panthers were founded by then-Blockbuster owner Wayne Huizenga. They began playing in the 1993–94 NHL season, where they set the then-record for the most successful expansion team until the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017–18. Their first game was played on Oct. 6, 1993, against the Chicago Blackhawks, which resulted in a 4-4 tie. They have made the playoffs on nine occasions, including two trips to the Stanley Cup Final, in 1996, which they lost to the Colorado Avalanche, and in 2023, which they lost to the Golden Knights.

Panthers Take Commanding Lead With Game 3 Victory Over the Lightning
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The Florida Panthers got two goals from Matthew Tkachuk and defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday (April 25) to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their playoff series. The Panthers jumped out early in the game, getting a goal from Tkachuk. This was a good omen for the Panthers, as they owned a .792 win percentage in road games where they opened the scoring in 2023-24, which trailed only the Winnipeg Jets (.933) and St. Louis Blues (.842) for the highest among all teams. With that goal, Tkachuk became one of 12 U.S.-born players in NHL history with…

Projected Lineups for the Panthers vs Lightning – Game 3
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The Florida Panthers take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena tonight for Game 3 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (1A) PANTHERS at (1WC) LIGHTNING Eastern Conference First Round, Game 3 7 p.m. ET, MAX, TBS, BSFLX, BSSUN, BSFL, TVAS2, SN Florida leads best-of-7 series 2-0  Panthers projected lineup Vladimir Tarasenko — Aleksander Barkov — Sam Reinhart Carter Verhaeghe — Anton Lundell — Matthew Tkachuk Eetu Luostarinen — Kevin Stenlund — Evan Rodrigues Nick Cousins — Steven Lorentz — Kyle Okposo Gustav…

Panthers Feeling Confident After Game 2 Win vs. Lightning
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The series is far from over, but the Florida Panthers should feel pretty good about where they are heading into Game 3 at Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay tomorrow night. Despite each being a one-goal game, the Panthers have controlled play and look like the better team. Here’s where they stand after their 3-2 overtime win in Game 2 against the Lightning.  Panthers Dominated at 5-on-5 in Game 2 Game 1 of this series between the Panthers and Lightning was pretty even, at least at five-on-five. The expected goals battle was nearly a 50/50 split, with a slight edge toward the Panthers. Still, they…

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2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket
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Follow every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Whether your favorite team is battling for the most coveted trophy in professional sports, or you are a fan looking to cheer on former players chasing their dream in another jersey, this is the…

 

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What year were the Florida Panthers founded?

The Florida Panthers were founded in 1993 by then-Blockbuster owner Wayne Huizenga.

When did the Florida Panthers play their first game?

The Panthers’ first game was played on Oct. 6, 1993, against the Chicago Blackhawks, which resulted in a 4-4 tie.

Who is the current head coach of the Florida Panthers?

Paul Maurice is the current head coach of the Florida Panthers.