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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 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…

Verhaeghe Wins It for Panthers in Overtime Over Lightning
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The Florida Panthers pull out an overtime win to take the first two games at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Another tight game that featured a dual between two former Vezina Trophy winners between the pipes for their respective teams. The Battle of Florida Delivers On Its Intensity Everyone wanted a thriller between these two teams. They got one, but it didn’t look that way at first. The Panthers came out playing shutdown hockey for the first 20 minutes of play. Sam Bennett opened the scoring 6:16 into the game and Vladimir Tarasenko tacked on another goal on the…

Projected Lineups for the Lighting vs Panthers – Game 2
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The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of their first-round matchup of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (1WC) LIGHTNING at (1A) PANTHERS Eastern Conference First Round, Game 2 7:30 p.m. ET; BSSUN, BSFL, ESPN2, TVAS2, SN360 Florida leads best-of-7 series 1-0 Lightning projected lineup Anthony Duclair — Brayden Point — Nikita Kucherov Brandon Hagel — Anthony Cirelli — Steven Stamkos Michael Eyssimont — Nicholas Paul — Mitchell Chaffee Tyler Motte — Luke Glendening — Tanner Jeannot Victor Hedman…

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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.