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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.

Panther’s Bill Zito Well Deserving of His Extension and Promotion
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The Florida Panthers walk into the postseason as Atlantic Division champions with a record of 52-24-6 with 110 points. They are up 1-0 in their series against their big brother in the Tampa Bay Lightning. This is the fourth straight season the team has made the playoffs after only making it five times in franchise history. The builder of such a great franchise? That would be general manager Bill Zito. He’s managed to build a Stanley Cup contender in the four years he’s been in South Florida. As a reward for such, he was given a new contract and promoted…

Florida Panthers and the History of the Rats
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This article was originally published in April 2012. With the Florida Panthers finally back in the NHL playoffs, a new generation of fans is getting to experience one of the best traditions in hockey. For older Panthers fans, the return of the rats to South Florida is a sight for sore eyes and leads them to fondly remember the Panthers’ magical run to the Stanley Cup Final in 1996. Yet, for the younger generation, a brief history lesson may be in order about the story behind the flying vermin. The Origins of the Florida Panthers Rats The story of the…

Projected Lineups for the Lighting vs Panthers – Game 1
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The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Florida Panthers in Game 1 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 1 12:30 p.m. ET; BSSUN, BSFL, ESPN, SN, TVAS 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 — Darren Raddysh Nick Perbix…

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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…

Projected Lineups for the Senators vs. Panthers – 04/09/24
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The Ottawa Senators 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. SENATORS (34-39-4) at PANTHERS (48-24-6) 7 p.m. ET; BSFL, TSN5, RDS2 Senators projected lineup Scratched: None Injured: Matthew Highmore (upper body), Zack MacEwen (lower body), Angus Crookshank (lower…

Projected Lineups for the Panthers vs. Bruins – 4/6/24
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The Florida Panthers take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (48-24-5) at BRUINS (45-17-15) 3:30 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN, TVAS Panthers projected lineup Vladimir Tarasenko — Aleksander Barkov — Sam Reinhart Nick Cousins —…

 

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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.