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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.

Projected Lineups for the Rangers vs Panthers – 12/30/24
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The New York Rangers take on the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RANGERS (16-18-1) at PANTHERS (22-13-2) 7 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, MSGSN, NHLN, TVAS Rangers projected lineup Artemi Panarin — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis LafreniereChris Kreider — Mika Zibanejad — Reilly SmithWill Cuylle — Filip Chytil — Brett BerardAdam Edstrom — Sam Carrick — Jimmy Vesey Ryan Lindgren — Adam FoxK’Andre Miller — Will BorgenUrho Vaakanainen — Braden Schneider Igor ShesterkinJonathan Quick Scratched: Jonny Brodzinski, Zac Jones Injured: None Suspended: Matt Rempe Status report The Rangers did not hold a…

One Burning Question for Every NHL Team in 2025
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As the calendar is set to turn to 2025, there are plenty of things to have a look at for the future of each NHL team. While many have their resolutions, traditions, expectations, and more, there is one burning question that every NHL team is facing in the upcoming year. Anaheim Ducks: What Happens With Zegras? There have been plenty of rumors surrounding their young center, Trevor Zegras, for a while now. With some believing that Zegras isn’t fit for a team built by a manager like Pat Verbeek, and others believing they would be foolish for giving up on…

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk Is Finally Feeling Like Himself Again
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The Florida Panthers exit the holiday break in a dogfight in the Atlantic Division for the top seed. The defending Stanley Cup champions are tied with the Toronto Maple Leafs with an identical record of 22-13-2 (46 points) and will look to pull ahead of them on Monday when they take on the New York Rangers at home in Sunrise, Florida. Related: Oilers & Panthers Are Still the Teams to Beat in the NHL One player that has seemingly found his way is forward Matthew Tkachuk. He didn’t start the season off so hot, but he’s been electric over the…

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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.