Joey Ganzi

The Florida Panthers continue to fall deeper down the standings. With a record of 35-35-3, they are second-to-last and a whopping 15 points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

For the first time in two seasons, the NHL will have a new Stanley Cup Champion. The Florida Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff

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The Florida Panthers enter their offseason a little earlier than they’re used to. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, they missed the playoffs for the first time in five seasons.

After being crippled by injuries this season, the Florida Panthers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Winning back-to-back Stanley Cups and reaching three straight Stanley Cup Finals comes at a cost, but the extended break should give them plenty of rest and time to heal.

While it would make the team a juggernaut, the Florida Panthers landing Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin would be too great a cost.

After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, the Florida Panthers spent the Stanley Cup Playoffs on their sofas after finishing the 2025-26 season with a 40-38-4 record and 84 points.