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Florida Panthers ‘Different Team’ Since Last Playoff With Lightning

The Florida Panthers are in a much different place than they were the last time their cross-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning sent them packing for the summer.

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Panthers will start playoff series against Lightning on Sunday, April 21st

Last night the NHL announced the schedule for the Eastern Conference’s first postseason games. The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning will open their series at Amerant Bank Arena on Sunday, April 21st at 12:30 p.m.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 7 minutes ago

Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Recap | 04/16/2024

It’s been a long regular season full of great highs and deep lows but Florida ended their regular season as the Atlantic Division Champions and are now facing down a round one series with in-state rival Tampa Bay.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 15 hours ago

Game 1 Time for Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning Announced

The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning will face off in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs for the third time in four years starting this weekend. Although the remainder of the schedule has not been released, the NHL announced today that Game 1 of the series will be Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 18 hours ago

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Carter Verhaeghe News / Florida Hockey Now / 17 hours ago

Carter Verhaeghe Makes Impact in Return to Florida Panthers Lineup

Coming off of a six-game absence due to an injury, Carter Verhaeghe gave the Florida Panthers a boost they very much needed. In the first shift of the second period, Verhaeghe blasted off a one-timer, picked up his own rebound and beat Joseph Woll to bring the Panthers within a goal of the Toronto Maple Leafs 28 seconds in.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 2 hours ago

Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series preview and pick

Florida Panthers: 1st in Atlantic Division, 110 points Tampa Bay Lightning: 1st Eastern Conference Wild Card, 96 points* * – with one game remaining To

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 18 hours ago

Crazy Playoff Race Involved Panthers, Leafs and Lightning

SUNRISE — It was a wild and crazy night in the NHL on Tuesday night. The Florida Panthers were included in the fun as the playoff race hit its zenith. Between the Panthers storming back to beat the Maple Leafs and Ottawa upsetting Boston, what we thought was going to happen certainly changed.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 19 hours ago

Florida Panthers Rally to Beat Leafs, Win Division, Face Lightning

The Florida Panthers did not look like they were ready for the playoffs through the first 20 minutes of Tuesday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago

Dominant 2nd gives Panthers win, division title

The Florida Panthers -- thanks to one of the most dominant periods in the NHL this season -- rallied to defeat the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 9 hours ago

Hello, Tampa Bay: Florida Panthers 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2

SUNRISE — For the first 20 minutes on Tuesday night, it looked like the Toronto Maple Leafs really did want Florida after all as they scored twice in the first against the Panthers.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Panthers clinch Atlantic Division title, will face Lighting in Stanley Cup Playoffs

With a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, the Florida Panthers clinched their second Atlantic Division title in three seasons, finishing the 2023-24 regular season with a 52-24-6 record and 110 points.

Carter Verhaeghe News / Field Level Media / April 16

Panthers F Carter Verhaeghe back for regular-season finale

Pursuing the Atlantic Division title, the Florida Panthers received an unexpected boost with the return of forward Carter Verhaeghe for Tuesday night's regular-season finale against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / April 16

Florida Panthers Get Key Player Back in Regular Season Finale

FORT LAUDERDALE — Carter Verhaeghe will return to the lineup when the Florida Panthers take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. He was initially expected to miss the rest of the regular season after leaving mid-game with an undisclosed injury on April 1, but he feels good enough to play after returning to the ice for practice on Monday.

Carter Verhaeghe News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Panthers’ Carter Verhaeghe expected to return to lineup Tuesday vs. Maple Leafs

Florida Panthers’ head coach Paul Maurice told reporters at Tuesday’s morning skate that forward Carter Verhaeghe is “good to go” and expected to return to the lineup for their Tuesday matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Florida Hockey Now / April 16

Vladimir Tarasenko A Trade Deadline Winner for Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — From the moment he walked into the Florida Panthers locker room, Vladimir Tarasenko made himself at home. The 32-year-old winger could be found in all corners of the locker room talking hockey with anyone he could find.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

Leafs Pack for Florida AND Boston, Unsure of Where Playoffs Start

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers still have something to play for as it goes into tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a shot at winning the Atlantic Division.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / April 16

Florida Panthers Deep Dive Recap: 04/09-13/2024

Florida returned home after a mixed bag of a final road trip that saw them lose three out of the four games. The last four games would get to be played at home with Ottawa, Columbus, and Buffalo this week, and the final game of the regular season against Toronto on Tuesday.

Bill Zito News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Florida Panthers sign GM Bill Zito to contract extension

Florida Panthers Chairman, Owner and Governor of Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, Vincent Viola announced today that the Panthers and General Manager Bill Zito have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension that promotes him to President of Hockey Operations.

Florida Panthers News / ClutchPoints / April 14

Panthers’ nightmare seeding scenario, matchup for 2024 NHL Playoffs

Hockey in Florida has entered a boom period. The Tampa Bay Lightning have been a model organization for nearly a decade, winning two Stanley Cups. Now, the Florida Panthers are beginning to emerge.

Florida Panthers News / ClutchPoints / April 14

Panthers’ Paul Maurice provides hopeful Oliver Ekman-Larsson injury update

The Florida Panthers are headed to the 2024 NHL Playoffs. However, the team received an injury scare on Saturday night. Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson suffered an upper-body injury against the Buffalo Sabres.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Panthers Facing Numerous Opportunities in Final Week

The Florida Panthers are marching towards the end of the season in the thick of the Atlantic Division. Currently, they sit second in the said division with a record of 49-24-6 and 104 points and trail the Boston Bruins for first place by three points.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Panthers agree to contract terms with defenseman prospect

The Florida Panthers have agreed to terms with big-bodied defenseman prospect Mikulas Hovorka.

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Anthony Stolarz News / Field Level Media / April 9

Panthers' Anthony Stolarz picks up assist, shuts out Sens

Backup goalie Anthony Stolarz won his 15th game of the season and picked up his fourth career assist, leading the host Florida Panthers to a 2-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night in Sunrise.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 8

NHL betting: Should you back Sergei Bobrovsky to win the Vezina?

When it comes to this year's NHL awards, Connor Hellebuyck has led the Vezina Trophy conversation all season long. And rightfully so. But Yardbarker hockey expert Chelena Goodman has another goalie for you to consider.

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Aaron Ekblad News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4

Panthers star defenseman likely out until playoffs

Panthers star defenseman to miss rest of regular season, expected to be ready for playoffs

The Florida Panthers will be without star defenseman Aaron Ekblad until Game 1 of the postseason, head coach Paul Maurice shared at the team’s Wednesday practice.

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