The Unremarkable Day the Panthers Won the Stanley Cup
3 months ago

The Unremarkable Day the Panthers Won the Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

The day the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup was a normal day for the team, despite the historic atmosphere surrounding the final game. The Panthers were able to fend off a historical collapse and secure their first Stanley Cup in 52 years. The team's players and coaches remained focused and composed throughout the night, and the atmosphere was electric despite the underdog status of the team.

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Jaccob Slavin’s go-ahead goal in the third helps lift Hurricanes 3-1 over Panthers
1 week, 1 day ago

Jaccob Slavin’s go-ahead goal in the third helps lift Hurricanes 3-1 over Panthers

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Jaccob Slavin scored the go-ahead goal to lift the Carolina Hurricanes over the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Thursday night. Florida’s Anton Lundell tied it at the beginning of the second before Slavin got one past Sergei Bobrovsky with about seven minutes left in the third. Panthers: Bobrovsky was nearly perfect after Burns’ early shot got past him, …

Jesper Boqvist scores twice as Panthers beat Rangers 5-3 after back-to-back scoreless games
1 week, 4 days ago

Jesper Boqvist scores twice as Panthers beat Rangers 5-3 after back-to-back scoreless games

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Jesper Boqvist scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third, and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night. Florida took a 3-2 lead off Boqvist’s goal in the second when he found a loose puck and knocked it into the open net with a scrambling Igor Shesterkin out of position. Luostarinen …

Panthers visit the Canucks on 3-game win streak
1 month ago

Panthers visit the Canucks on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Florida Panthers vs. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, British Columbia; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers aim to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Vancouver Canucks. Aleksander Barkov Jr. has scored six goals and added five assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 5-3-2, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.9 assists, 4.2 penalties and …

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe had power-play goals, Sam Reinhart had a short-handed score and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night for only their second win in eight games. Takeaways Maple Leafs: Stolarz, defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forward Steven Lorentz — all Panthers last season — got their Stanley Cup championship …

Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots for his 45th career shutout, Aleksander Barkov had a short-handed goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 5-0 on Saturday night. Reinhart now has points in 10 straight games, had his fourth three-point game of the season and his first three-assist game in the regular season …

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win
2 months ago

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Evan Rodrigues scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of the shootout, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped five shots in overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday night for their seventh consecutive victory. Sam Bennett, Dmitry Kulikov and Nate Schmidt had goals in regulation for Florida, while Rodrigues had a pair of assists …

Panthers Secure Thrilling Victory Over Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers Secure Thrilling Victory Over Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller

Associated Press  

The Florida Panthers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime. Gustav Forsling scored the winning goal with 16.2 seconds remaining in overtime, propelling the Panthers to a victory against the Golden Knights. The Panthers dominated the game, extending their point streak to four games and securing a crucial win against a formidable opponent.

Panthers Hand Out Stanley Cup Championship Rings, Emphasizing Team Unity
3 months ago

Panthers Hand Out Stanley Cup Championship Rings, Emphasizing Team Unity

Associated Press  

The Florida Panthers handed out Stanley Cup championship rings to players, coaches, team executives, members of the athletic training and medical staff and more. The rings contained 617 gemstones, mostly diamonds, weighing 15.6 carats, all set into yellow gold. The rings were presented in a private ceremony, with each recipient having to wait about 30 minutes before they could actually …

Stanley Cup champion Panthers getting back to work, insisting it’s time to look forward
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Stanley Cup champion Panthers getting back to work, insisting it’s time to look forward

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Stanley Cup is still making its championship tour of South Florida. Florida opens training camp on Thursday and coach Paul Maurice is making this much clear: It’s time to start building for the next title run, not time to keep reveling in the title run that was completed in June. We’ll deal with the banner …

Panthers coach Paul Maurice is rested and refreshed. Now he’s set to lead the Cup champs into camp
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers coach Paul Maurice is rested and refreshed. Now he’s set to lead the Cup champs into camp

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Paul Maurice spent his summer on a Canadian lake. Put simply, the coach of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers — who spent 30 years chasing hockey’s biggest prize — needed a break. Nor were they necessary when one of his wife’s uncles — a French-Canadian man, a lifelong hockey lover who uses a walker to …

Rain doesn’t stop the reign for the Panthers, who celebrate their Stanley Cup with parade and rally
6 months, 1 week ago

Rain doesn’t stop the reign for the Panthers, who celebrate their Stanley Cup with parade and rally

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk was soaked. And as the star Florida forward looked out at the crowd of people, tens of thousands of them, packed onto Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday afternoon for the Panthers’ parade and celebration for winning the Stanley Cup, Tkachuk decided to offer a quick weather update. “But they ain’t got no Cup.” Not …

The Panthers took a long road to the title. The Stanley Cup proves the path was the right one
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Panthers took a long road to the title. The Stanley Cup proves the path was the right one

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk decided to go for a little swim as his offseason was beginning on Tuesday morning. That moment — one of many from the first 12 hours or so of the Cup being in the possession of the newly crowned champion Panthers — was a long time coming, helping cap what really was a four-year process …

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7

Associated Press  

Follow the AP’s latest coverage of the Panthers’ Stanley Cup win SUNRISE, Fla. — There was no collapse. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. “It’s heavy,” Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said, after he took the …

Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup title

LA Times  

Florida forward Sam Reinhart hoists the Stanley Cup after the Panthers’ 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. “No player …

Montreal’s 1993 Stanley Cup champions are watching as Edmonton can end Canada’s title drought
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Montreal’s 1993 Stanley Cup champions are watching as Edmonton can end Canada’s title drought

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — When members of the 1993 Montreal Canadiens gathered for a reunion to commemorate 30 years since they won the Stanley Cup, they told stories and reminisced about the championship run. “This series has been great for hockey,” said Brian Bellows, who was tied as Montreal’s third-leading scorer with 15 points in 20 games during the ‘93 playoffs. …

For the Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring either immortality or ignominy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

For the Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring either immortality or ignominy

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s very simple for the Florida Panthers now: Win on Monday, and you’re Stanley Cup champions. “It’s probably the biggest NHL game in however many years,” Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said. It’s only the 18th Game 7 in Stanley Cup Final history. And that is the context of this game and we will live in that …

Panthers facing the task of regrouping for a Game 7, with history and the Stanley Cup on the line
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers facing the task of regrouping for a Game 7, with history and the Stanley Cup on the line

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s the greatest offer a team could get at the start of every season: Reach Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, and as an added bonus, play host to it in your rink. The Oilers became just the third team in Stanley Cup Final history to go down 3-0 in a series and force Game …

Another Panthers power outage in Game 6, and now the season comes down to Game 7
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Another Panthers power outage in Game 6, and now the season comes down to Game 7

Associated Press  

The good news for the Florida Panthers is this: There’s a Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night, and it’s on their home ice. Another chance to win the Stanley Cup became another power outage for the Panthers on Friday night, when Florida lost 5-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the title series. But …

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the Stanley Cup. Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan McLeod is congratulated for a goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June …

Stanley Cup Final: Oilers stun Panthers again to force Game 7
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Stanley Cup Final: Oilers stun Panthers again to force Game 7

LA Times  

Edmonton forward Zach Hyman, center, celebrates with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins after scoring in the second period of the Oilers’ 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday. Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the …

Pressure? Panthers know they’ve made mistakes but still lead Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pressure? Panthers know they’ve made mistakes but still lead Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida coach Paul Maurice sat behind a microphone again on Wednesday, giving his daily news conference even though basically nothing new had happened in the 13 hours between then and the last time he spoke to reporters. Yes, a 3-0 lead in the title series against the Edmonton Oilers is down to 3-2, after the Panthers …

Oilers fever overtakes Edmonton as fans dream of a Stanley Cup comeback against Florida
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Oilers fever overtakes Edmonton as fans dream of a Stanley Cup comeback against Florida

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Kris Knoblauch got his up-close look at how crazed Edmonton is about the Oilers’ playoff run thanks to a mix-up with his car keys the night they clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Final. “You see the excitement, the flags all over the place, people driving around with Oilers flags and their clothes around town even …

LeBrun: As Oilers shift momentum in Stanley Cup Final, all eyes on a comeback
6 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBrun: As Oilers shift momentum in Stanley Cup Final, all eyes on a comeback

New York Times  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The team under duress has swapped uniforms. “I don’t know if this is just me or not, but again this group has just believed in this the whole way,” top pairing defenseman Mattias Ekholm said postgame Tuesday night. It was a total team effort from top to bottom.” Here’s what’s changed over two games: • Skinner has …

Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk took off at full speed from basically center ice, chasing a puck that had sailed over his head and was heading directly toward an empty net. “We’re going to learn from this one.” Rodrigues and Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist for Florida, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored for the Panthers. McDavid had …

Edmonton staves off elimination again with Stanley Cup Final Game 5 win over Florida
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Edmonton staves off elimination again with Stanley Cup Final Game 5 win over Florida

LA Times  

Edmonton left wing Zach Hyman celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period of Game 5. “We’re going to learn from this one.” Rodrigues and Matthew Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist for Florida, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots for Florida, which will see its 30-years-and-counting wait for the …

Panthers ready for their 2nd chance at clinching Cup, while Oilers seeking to force Game 6
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers ready for their 2nd chance at clinching Cup, while Oilers seeking to force Game 6

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Paul Maurice made the short trip from his home to the Florida Panthers’ practice facility on Monday morning in a pretty good mood and rightly so. “We’ve got the Stanley Cup on the line,” Florida forward Evan Rodrigues said. I think we’ll be better prepared for Game 5.” The Oilers would expect nothing less. “It is different,” …

Panthers hope to rebound from blowout loss, returning home on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers hope to rebound from blowout loss, returning home on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — There was lots of chatter at the Florida Panthers’ breakfast the morning after the Edmonton Oilers blew them out 8-1 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to send the series back across North America. “There was an obvious theme in that game last night: They got to us off the rush in a big way,” …

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky gets pulled after allowing 5 goals in Stanley Cup Final Game 4
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky gets pulled after allowing 5 goals in Stanley Cup Final Game 4

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Paul Maurice had seen enough after Sergei Bobrovsky allowed his fifth goal in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, deciding to pull the Florida Panthers goaltender who was the biggest reason the team is one win from a championship. Stolarz allowed three more in the Panthers’ 8-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night that …

Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — One win away from a championship, it feels like the Florida Panthers are treating Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final like Game 44 of the regular season. “I don’t think anyone can really look ahead.” With coach Paul Maurice and captain Aleksander Barkov setting the tone, the Panthers are looking ahead only to Game 4 on …

Barkov, Bobrovsky and the Panthers beat the Oilers 4-3 to move within win of Stanley Cup title
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Barkov, Bobrovsky and the Panthers beat the Oilers 4-3 to move within win of Stanley Cup title

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Following their leaders who got them this far in the playoffs and a winning recipe that has worked all season, the Florida Panthers are on the verge of lifting the Stanley Cup. Captain Aleksander Barkov set up a goal and scored another, Sergei Bobrovsky made some of the biggest of his 32 saves to thwart a comeback …

Panthers downplay their travel delay and late arrival in Edmonton during the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Panthers downplay their travel delay and late arrival in Edmonton during the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Florida Panthers’ decision to spend more time at home and wait an extra day to travel from one corner of the continent to the other during the Stanley Cup Final became the talk of the series when their flight Wednesday got delayed by severe storms in and around Fort Lauderdale. “The guys who played cards had …

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title

LA Times  

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov, left, and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm battle for the puck during the first period of the Panthers’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday. Captain Aleksander Barkov set up a goal and scored another, Sergei Bobrovsky made some of the biggest of his 32 saves to thwart a comeback bid …

Panthers take an extra day before 2,500-mile trek to Canada, moving closer to first Cup Final trophy
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Panthers take an extra day before 2,500-mile trek to Canada, moving closer to first Cup Final trophy

Associated Press  

As the Edmonton Oilers boarded their flight back to Alberta for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, the Florida Panthers remained at home. They’ll fly out of South Florida on Wednesday, which gives them an extra day’s rest before a six-plus hour flight 2,543 miles to the other side of the continent. “Just the function of the …

Locking down games and dominating late has become a hallmark for the Florida Panthers
7 months ago

Locking down games and dominating late has become a hallmark for the Florida Panthers

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sometimes it is not easy for the Florida Panthers to score goals, in large part because their brand of hockey is so predicated on keeping their opponent from doing so. “We’ve got two years of doing it,” Maurice said after a 4-1 victory Monday night gave his team a 2-0 series lead. “It’s not like we’re trying …

Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series
7 months ago

Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl knocked Florida’s Aleksander Barkov out of the game. Evan Rodrigues had a pair of third-period goals, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Panthers used yet another airtight finishing kick to pull away and beat the Oilers 4-1 for a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 18 shots …

Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues and Panthers take 2-0 series lead over Oilers
7 months ago

Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues and Panthers take 2-0 series lead over Oilers

LA Times  

Florida Panthers forward Vladimir Tarasenko celebrates after a goal by defenseman Niko Mikkola during the second period of a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Evan Rodrigues had a pair of third-period goals, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Panthers used yet another airtight finishing kick to …

Edmonton Oilers fall short against poise of experienced Florida Panthers, drop Game 1 of Cup final
7 months ago

Edmonton Oilers fall short against poise of experienced Florida Panthers, drop Game 1 of Cup final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was an eye-opener for the Edmonton Oilers. It showed, and in Edmonton’s first Cup final game since 2006, the Oilers had plenty of opportunities but could not finish, falling 3-0 to the poised and stifling Panthers in Game 1. “Game 1’s of series are always unique because you don’t know …

A bit of history for the Panthers, who lead a Stanley Cup Final for the first time
7 months ago

A bit of history for the Panthers, who lead a Stanley Cup Final for the first time

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — This one surely felt different to the Florida Panthers, for a lot of reasons. They led after one period of a Stanley Cup Final game for the first time since 1996. They led a Cup final game by more than one goal for the first time — ever. Sergei Bobrovsky was at a superstar level in net, …

Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
7 months ago

Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on the first shift and recovered. With the goalie everyone simply calls “Bob” unbeatable in stopping all 32 shots he faced from every angle and in every situation in one of the most memorable playoff goaltending performances in recent history and thanks to goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Evan Rodrigues, the …

Stanley Cup Final: Sergei Bobrovsky and Panthers shut out Oilers in Game 1
7 months ago

Stanley Cup Final: Sergei Bobrovsky and Panthers shut out Oilers in Game 1

LA Times  

Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stops a shot by Edmonton forward Adam Henrique in the first period of the Panthers’ 3-0 win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. Sergei Bobrovsky put on a master class against Connor McDavid and every other player who dared shoot the puck at him, his teammates pounced when given the chance and …

Paul Maurice is back in the Cup final, and Panthers determined to make him a champion
7 months ago

Paul Maurice is back in the Cup final, and Panthers determined to make him a champion

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — It was Dec. 17, 2021, and Paul Maurice truly believed that he was done with coaching in the NHL. His two seasons with the Panthers have given Maurice two trips to the Stanley Cup Final; Florida lost to Vegas last year and opens this year’s title series against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. “As you age, …

Analysis: Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup Final
7 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time. They have had to beat three extremely good teams to get here — a state rival in Tampa Bay, a real contender in Boston, a Presidents’ Trophy winner in the New York Rangers. Goaltending There may not be a more beloved active athlete …

The matchup is set: Panthers, Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final
7 months, 1 week ago

The matchup is set: Panthers, Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk is about to renew some acquaintances. The Stanley Cup Final matchup is set: The Florida Panthers, back in the title round for the second consecutive year and seeking their first championship, will take on the Edmonton Oilers — a team looking to return to hockey’s mountaintop for the first time since 1990. And the Oilers …

The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last year
7 months, 1 week ago

The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last year

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The 2023 Stanley Cup Final had just ended, the Vegas Golden Knights were celebrating their championship and a heartbroken bunch of Florida Panthers were taking off their skates for the final time that season. Florida is back in the Stanley Cup Final, becoming just the second team in the last 40 years to lose in hockey’s title …

Panthers going back to Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 games
7 months, 1 week ago

Panthers going back to Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 games

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Prince of Wales Trophy was carried onto the ice when time expired, as an arena filled with Florida Panthers fans roared in delight and dozens of players and staffers rushed over to pose with the prize. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots, Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko scored, and the Florida Panthers are headed to the Stanley …

Panthers now 1 win from return to Stanley Cup Final, while Rangers seek to force a Game 7
7 months, 1 week ago

Panthers now 1 win from return to Stanley Cup Final, while Rangers seek to force a Game 7

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The missions for both the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers couldn’t be simpler at this point in the Eastern Conference title matchup. “The team that is closest to their identity wins, whether it’s an elimination game or not,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said in New York on Friday, before the team made the flight back to …

Panthers set team attendance record, fueled by another deep Stanley Cup playoff run
7 months, 1 week ago

Panthers set team attendance record, fueled by another deep Stanley Cup playoff run

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The on-ice success story for the Florida Panthers is easy to see: They’re one win away from a second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final. With a 26th sellout of the season expected for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday night, when the Panthers play host to the New York Rangers, Florida has …

Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return
7 months, 1 week ago

Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Florida Panthers are on the verge of going back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year and third time in franchise history because they are finding ways to win the tight ones. Anton Lundell broke a tie with 9:38 left and the Panthers beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in …

Down 2-1, Panthers still have plenty of hope in East final against Rangers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Down 2-1, Panthers still have plenty of hope in East final against Rangers

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Carter Verhaeghe pulled his vehicle out of the players’ parking lot after leaving the Florida Panthers’ practice facility on Monday afternoon, only to notice about 50 fans standing on the side of the road clamoring for autographs. Down 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final to the New York Rangers, the Panthers — seeking a second consecutive …

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