are you ready?
To close this week’s regular season, the Florida Panthers will soon know who will face in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.
On a three-game winning streak, the Defending Cup champions improved to 47-29-4 after a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday.
Owning 98 points, the Panthers took second in the Atlantic division this week, two points behind their cross-state rivals Tampa Bay Lightning (100 points).
With just two games, the Panthers close out the regular season in a row.
After hosting the New York Rangers on Monday, they will close the regular season at Tampa Bay on Tuesday with a game where they can determine their home ice advantage in Round 1.
“Our idea is to build a game for the playoffs,” Carter Verhaege said after his victory over Buffalo on Saturday. “Who knows what’s going to happen. I think we’re the most likely to play Tampa, but we definitely do.”
To see what’s happening around territory this week or below, continue below.
game
Monday, April 14th: vs. New York Rangers – 7pm
TV & Streaming: Panthers+, WSFL-TV, WHDT, WFTX/ESPN, ESPN+ (out of the market) Radio: 560 WQAM (Dade/Broward); 1230 WBZT-AM & 92.1 WZZR-FM (Palm Beach); 100.3 WCTH (Florida Key); 101.7 WCZR (Treasure Coast); Panthers App; SiriusXM App & Streaming 931
Thursday, April 15th: at Tampa Bay Lightning – 7:30pm
TV & Streaming: Panthers+, WSFL-TV, WHDT, WFTX/ESPN, ESPN+ (out of the market) Radio: 560 WQAM (Dade/Broward); 92.1 WZZR-FM (Palm Beach); 100.3 WCTH (Florida Key); 101.7 WCZR (Treasure Coast); Panthers App; SiriusXM App & Streaming 931
Bennett and Clicquo F Return
The two regulars will return to the lineup with the Rangers on Monday night.
After missing 12 matches due to an upper body injury, Dmitry Klikov will take the ice for the first time since March 16th.
Sam Bennett is also ready, returning after a four-game absence due to an upper body injury.
“He’s ready, he’s skating and wants to play,” coach Paul Maurice said of Bennett.
With the playoffs on the horizon, the Panthers are beginning to get healthy at the right time.
Funky Buddha Watch Party
This is the last regular season watch party of the year.
Head to the Funky Buddha Brewery in Auckland Park on Tuesday and watch the Panthers take on the lightning bolt
The official watch party will start 30 minutes before the ET pack drop at 7:30pm.
Fans can enjoy drink specials, mascots, dance team appearances and more!
Click here for more information.
Panthers playoffs prowl
Get ready for the playoffs on the beach!
Join fellow cat fans in the Panthers playoff prowl (21+) at A1A on Saturday, April 19th.
Enjoy stops at Con Murphy’s, Blondies and Elbo Room.
Click here to sign up.
Round 1 Playoff Tickets for Sale
Speed, physicality and lively atmosphere.
No matter who the Panthers are playing, you don’t want to miss out on the intentionality of Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Voodoo Ranger x Panthers Prizes
Have you ever dreamed of getting your own custom goalkeeper mask?
Now is your chance.
Join the Voodoo Ranger X Panthers gift for your chance to win a customized goalkeeper mask and stolen bag!
Click here to enter.
Milestone Watch
Brad Marchand is one game away from his 1,100th career. SethJones is one goal away from the 100th NHL goal Anton Lundell is two assists from the 100th NHL assist Dmitry Kulikov is three assists from the 200th NHL assist
Cats Clip of the Week
Get on with Jesper Boqvist and Jameson Olive, our latest BMW teammates of the month.
