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The Stanley Cup Playoffs have delivered once again. Fans across the world have been spoiled with dramatic moments and iconic classics. However, there is one aspect of the NHL that is concerning for the overall growth of the league.
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The Florida Panthers have gone on a deep playoff run for the third year in a row. Despite the playoff success in 2025, there has been one glaring issue that hasn't seen much change. Now is the perfect time to make that change.
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The Florida Panthers dramatically tied up the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1 after Brad Marchand's heroics in double overtime. Now, Florida looks to take the series lead in Game 3 in Sunrise.
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The Florida Panthers opened up the Stanley Cup Final in brutal fashion. After taking a 3-1 lead after the first period, the Oilers slowly stormed back and won in overtime. Now, Florida looks to even the series before heading back to Sunrise on Friday.
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Aleksander Barkov was awarded the third Selke Trophy of his career, as well as the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. He is now part of a small group of legendary two-way players and has added to his legacy.
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The Florida Panthers are set to play in their third straight Stanley Cup Final. Standing in the Cats' way of repeating as Stanley Cup champions is a familiar foe. The Edmonton Oilers are back, too, and want some revenge for last year. Game 1 on Wednesday.
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Here we are again. It's the Edmonton Oilers going up against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, part deux. Will the Panthers win the Cup again? Or is this Edmonton's time to shine?
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The Florida Panthers acquired Brad Marchand at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Most people believed he would play with other forwards. However, his inclusion with Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell has created the NHL's most underrated line.
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The Florida Panthers meet the Edmonton Oilers for the second straight year to play for the Stanley Cup. This can be a great sequel to one of the greatest playoff series ever. What is different about this year's championship matchup?
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The Florida Panthers eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three years. Unlike 2023, Florida took down Carolina in five games to advance to their third straight Stanley Cup Final.
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The Florida Panthers eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in five games on Wednesday night, earning their third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. The franchise is not placed as part of an elite class for North American pro sports.
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The Florida Panthers have been running rampant through the NHL's Eastern Conference. They are a singular victory away from reaching their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final. Along the way, they might've found their secret ingredient for success.
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The Florida Panthers have opened up a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. The Cats are one win away from clinching a spot in their third straight Stanley Cup Final.
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At the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Florida general manager Bill Zito dealt for winger Brad Marchand and defenseman Seth Jones. It's safe to say Zito looks like a genius, again.
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Despite his flaws and lengthy injury history, Aaron Ekblad, the second-longest tenured current Florida Panther, has contributed much to the franchise's recent success.
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In Game 2, the Cats have swept the two-game set in Raleigh to open up the 2025 Eastern Conference Final against the Hurricanes. They head back home for Game 3, looking to take a stranglehold on the series.
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The Florida Panthers eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Review the series outcome and how the Panthers got the job done.
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The Florida Panthers hold a 1-0 series lead against the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2025 Eastern Conference Final. Now they look for a 2-0 series lead before returning to South Florida.
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The Florida Panthers opened the 2025 Eastern Conference Final where they left off in the Toronto series. It was total domination by the Cats in Raleigh. Florida has successfully stolen Carolina's home-ice advantage.
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In 2023, the Florida Panthers made an unlikely run to the Stanley Cup Final. Before the Eastern Conference Final begins against Carolina, take a trip down memory lane, when the two teams last met in the playoffs.
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