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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.

Sam Reinhart Close to Joining Exclusive Special Teams Club

It is no secret that Florida Panthers’ Sam Reinhart is having a career season. His 46 goals are second in the league behind only Auston Matthews (54). It is not simply how many goals he is scoring but how he is scoring that makes his season impressive. During the Panthers’ game against the Detroit Red Wings on March 2, ESPN announcer Sean McDonough shared that Reinhart currently leads the NHL in power-play (26) and short-handed (5) goals, and, should he finish the season in that position, he would be the fourth player in NHL history to accomplish that feat. I…

Lightning’s Next 2 Opponents Will Test Playoff Readiness

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face a litmus test of their playoff worthiness when they host the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers in critical contests before heading out on a four-game West Coast road trip. Not only will they get a chance to earn badly needed points in the hopes of qualifying for this year’s playoffs, but they will also face the two best teams in the Eastern Conference and potential first-round opponents. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper discussed the importance of these two games after the team’s victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night (March 9):…

Panthers Get Veteran Help with Kyle Okposo Trade

The Florida Panthers are the top team in the NHL. They currently sit above the entire league with a record of 43-17-4 with 90 points. Additionally, they’ve won eight of their last ten games. The trade deadline has come and gone, and Florida has already made a couple of moves to offer depth pieces to their forward core. On Friday, they got a huge veteran presence to assist their forward corps. That forward is former Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo. Okposo’s Seen it All in His 16 Season-long Career Okposo has seen it all across the NHL. The New York…

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Originally published in 2018 The Florida Panthers are, and pretty much always have been, one of the most colorful teams in the National Hockey League. On the figurative side of things, whether it’s arena shenanigans, overbearing ownership, or general manager Dale Tallon’s twisted revenge plot, the Panthers are never, ever boring….

 

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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.