The Florida Panthers failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs after winning the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons. Florida (37-36-3) was eliminated from playoff contention

Following the five-game win over Tampa Bay, the Panthers went through familiar playoff foes – the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games and the Carolina Hurricanes in five – en route to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance and second straight championship.

The Panthers missed the playoffs after winning back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. So, who should they trade for this offseason?

The 2024 and 2025 champions will miss the playoffs after a season from hell. Who better to ask what team could be their successor?

Apr 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Alberti-Imagn Images They knew it was coming, but the ...

Ones to Watch: Before the season started, the Sabres were long shots at +10000 to win the Stanley Cup. Now Buffalo has the fifth-best odds to be the last team standing. Currently, Buffalo is up 3-1 on opponent Boston in the first-round series.

The Panthers won’t threepeat as Stanley Cup champions after they were eliminated from NHL playoff contention. What went wrong? What's next?

The Florida Panthers may not be in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, but there are plenty of alums on the […] This article: Plenty of Former Florida Panthers to Root For in the Stanley Cup Playoffs originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs will provide hockey fans with plenty of excitement as their favorite stars battle for the ultimate prize.