Florida Panthers Playoff History

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Florida Panthers Playoff History
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Located in the Miami Metropolitan area, Florida, the Panthers are a professional ice hockey team competing in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). Moreover, they participate in the Atlantic Division and compete against some of most formidable sides in the league which includes the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montereal Canadians among notable others. Moreover, they initially played their home games at Miami Arena but later relocated to the Amerant Bank Arena in 1998, situated in Sunrise, Florida. On the other hand, Aleksander Barkov serves as the captain while Paul Maurice, a former ice hockey player takes care of the coaching duties of the Panthers while Bill Zato, an American ice hockey executive, serves as a general manager of the team. Matter of factly, the team is owned by Sunrise Sports and Entertainment and Bally Sports Florida, formerly known as SportsChannel.

The Panthers made their impact in the league immediately after their establishment by setting the record for the most points in their debut season by an expansion team. Later the Vegas Golden Knights surpassed their record in the 2017-2018 season. The Panthers have never won any Stanley Cup. However, they have secured four Divisional Championships, one Presidents Trophy, and two Conference Championships.

Florida Panthers NHL Playoff History and Appearances

The Florida Panthers have played 29 (completed) seasons in the NHL and appeared in only 9 playoffs till date. Notably, they are one of 11 active NHL teams to have never won a Stanley Cup in their history. However, they have made it two finals till date, albeit losing them both. Importanlty, it was just in their third season in the NHL when they reached the Stanley Cup finals. That season they got rid of the Bruins, Flyers and the Penguins enroute to the finals. Goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck stood tall however the Avalanche were too good in the finals. The subsequent seasons saw them make only 4 appearances in 22 seasons before a revival in 2023.

The below table explores Florida Panthers' playoff history and appearances till date alongside their results:

YearRecordResult
202452-24-6Playing in the second round of the conference series
202342-32-8Lost Final
202258-18-6Lost Conference Semi-Finals
202137-14-5Lost First Round
202035-26-8Lost Qualifying Round
201936-32-14Missed Playoffs
201844-30-8Missed Playoffs
201735-36-11Missed Playoffs
201647-26-9Lost First Round
201538-29-15Missed Playoffs
201429-45-8Missed Playoffs
201315-27-6Missed Playoffs
201238-26-18Lost First Round
201130-40-12Missed Playoffs
201032-37-13Missed Playoffs
200941-30-11Missed Playoffs
200838-35-9Missed Playoffs
200735-31-16Missed Playoffs
200637-34-11Missed Playoffs
200428-35-15-4Missed Playoffs
200324-36-13-9Missed Playoffs
200222-44-10-6Missed Playoffs
200122-38-13-9Missed Playoffs
200043-27-6-6Lost First Round
199930-34-18Missed Playoffs
199824-43-15Missed Playoffs
199735-28-19Lost First Round
199641-31-10Lost Stanley Cup Final
199520-22-6Missed Playoffs
199433-34-17Missed Playoffs

Florida Panthers Conference History

The Florida Panthers have secured the Conference Championship twice, first in the 1995-1996 season and second in the 2022-2023 season. Throughout their history, there have been many memorable moments alongside many bad ones. This includes their present five-season run of making the playoffs in consecutive seasons and also their 10-season absence from the playoffs between 2000-01 to 2010-11.

The below table explores Florida Panthers conference history alongside their results:

SeasonConferenceConference Result
2023-2024EasternWon in first round, 4–1 (Lightning) Second round vs. Boston Bruins
2022–23EasternWon in first round, 4–3 (Bruins)Won in second round, 4–1 (Maple Leafs)Won in conference finals, 4–0 (Hurricanes)Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Golden Knights)
2021–22EasternWon in first round, 4–2 (Capitals)Lost in second round, 0–4 (Lightning)
2020–21Lost in first round, 2–4 (Lightning)
2019–20EasternLost in qualifying round, 1–3 (Islanders)
2018–19EasternMissed Playoffs
2017–18EasternMissed Playoffs
2016–17EasternMissed Playoffs
2015–16EasternLost in first round, 2–4 (Islanders)
2014–15EasternMissed Playoffs
2013–14EasternMissed Playoffs
2012–13EasternMissed Playoffs
2011–12EasternLost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Devils)
2010–11EasternMissed Playoffs
2009–10EasternMissed Playoffs
2008–09EasternMissed Playoffs
2007–08EasternMissed Playoffs
2006–07EasternMissed Playoffs
2005–06EasternMissed Playoffs
2003–04EasternMissed Playoffs
2002–03EasternMissed Playoffs
2001–02EasternMissed Playoffs
2000–01EasternMissed Playoffs
1999–2000EasternLost in conference quarterfinals, 0–4 (Devils)
1998–99EasternMissed Playoffs
1997–98EasternMissed Playoffs
1996–97EasternLost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 (Rangers)
1995–96EasternWon in conference quarterfinals, 4–1 (Bruins)Won in conference semifinals, 4–2 (Flyers)Won in conference finals, 4–3 (Penguins)Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 0–4 (Avalanche)
1994–95EasternMissed Playoffs
1993–94EasternMissed Playoffs

Florida Panthers Division History

The Florida Panthers have won three divisional championships till datw, with their triumphs coming in 2011–12, 2015–16, and in 2021–22. Notably, they comepte in the Atlantic Division alongside formidable opponents like Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Though their three division titles standout in the short-run, their history also has series of notable absences including a 10-season playoff absence, which while looking at the long-run states that the Panthers have been inconsistant at times due to their notewrothy absences.

The below table explores Florida Panthers' division history alongside their regular season results:

SeasonDivisionRegular Season Record
2023-2024Atlantic52–24–6
2022–23Atlantic42-32-8
2021–22Atlantic58-18-6
2020–21Central37-14-5
2019–20Atlantic35-26-8
2018–19Atlantic36-32-14
2017–18Atlantic44-30-8
2016–17Atlantic35-36-11
2015–16Atlantic47-26-9
2014–15Atlantic38-29-15
2013–14Atlantic29-45-8
2012–13Southeast15-27-6
2011–12Southeast38-26-18
2010–11Southeast30-40-12
2009–10Southeast32-37-13
2008–09Southeast41-30-11
2007–08Southeast38-35-9
2006–07Southeast35-31-16
2005–06Southeast37-34-11
2003–04Southeast28-35-15-4
2002–03Southeast24-36-13-9
2001–02Southeast22-44-10-6
2000–01Southeast22-38-13-9
1999–2000Southeast43-27-6-6
1998–99Southeast30-34-18
1997–98Atlantic24-43-15
1996–97Atlantic35-28-19
1995–96Atlantic41-31-10
1994–95Atlantic20-22-6
1993–94Atlantic33-34-17

Note: The 2004-05 season was not played due to NHL Lockout.

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FAQ's On Florida Panthers Playoff History

A. The Florida Panthers have won three divisional championships till date (as of 2022-23 season). 
A. Yes, the Florida Panthers have been to the Stanley Cup finals twice till now, first in 1996 and then in 2023.
A. The Florida Panthers are based in Sunrise, Florida, United States.
A. The Florida Panthers have competed in 29 (completed) seasons and have appeared in the playoffs only nine times till now.
A. The Florida Panthers have never won a Stanley Cup in their history. However, they have secured three divisional championships, one Presidents' Trophy, and two Conference Championships.

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