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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 Even Season Series With Penguins Following 3-2 Shootout Win
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Exactly a month after their last meeting, the Florida Panthers (24-14-2) and Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-6) battled it out for the second time this season. While the first meeting needed overtime to decide the game, this one needed a shootout as the Panthers took a 3-2 win over the Penguins. It was a battle of the goaltenders as Tristan Jarry stopped 31 of the 33 shots he saw. Spencer Knight made 29 saves on 31 shots in the win for the Panthers. Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Game Recap The first period started with the Panthers on the front foot. The…

Projected Lineups for the Penguins vs Panthers – 1/3/25
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The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PENGUINS (17-17-5) at PANTHERS (23-14-2) 7 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, SCRIPPS, NHLN, SNO, SNE, SN360 Penguins projected lineup Rickard Rakell — Sidney Crosby — Bryan RustMichael Bunting — Evgeni Malkin — Cody GlassDrew O’Connor — Kevin Hayes — Philip TomasinoMatt Nieto — Blake Lizotte — Noel Acciari P.O Joseph — Marcus PetterssonMatt Grzelcyk — Erik KarlssonRyan Graves — Owen Pickering Tristan JarryAlex Nedeljkovic Scratched: Anthony Beauvillier, Ryan Shea, Jesse Puljujarvi Injured: Kris Letang (upper body) Status report Pickering appears ready…

2024 Was the Best Year in Florida Panthers History
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The Florida Panthers end the calendar year of 2024 in the middle of a dog fight for the Atlantic Division. Currently, they trail the Toronto Maple Leafs by two points for first in the division with a record of 23-13-2 and 48 points. As the calendar year comes to a close, it is safe to say that last year can be deemed as the best in Florida Panthers history with the success that came that year. Sam Reinhart Staying in Florida and Becoming an All-Star Since being traded to Florida in 2021, Sam Reinhart has been a staple in the…

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Projected Lineups for the Hurricanes vs Panthers – 1/2/25
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The Florida Panthers take on the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at Amerant Bank Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (22-13-2) at PANTHERS (23-13-2) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, SCRIPPS Hurricanes projected lineup Seth Jarvis — Sebastian Aho — Jack RoslovicAndrei Svechnikov — Jesperi Kotkaniemi —…

Projected Lineups for Panthers vs Lightning – 12/22/24
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The Florida Panthers take on the Tampa Bay Lightning today at Amalie Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (21-11-2) at LIGHTNING (18-10-2) 5 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, SCRIPPS, SN, TVAS Panthers projected lineup Carter Verhaeghe — Aleksander Barkov — Matthew TkachukEetu Luostarinen — Anton…

 

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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.