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Florida Panthers

Atlantic DivisionAmerant Bank Arena1993

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League / conferenceAtlantic Division
Home areaSunrise
Main venueAmerant Bank Arena
Signature achievementBack-to-back Stanley Cups (2024, 2025)

Franchise overview

The Florida Panthers began NHL play in 1993 and are based in Sunrise in western Broward County. The club represents South Florida in the Atlantic Division and is the southernmost franchise in the NHL.

After first reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 1996, the Panthers returned to championship contention decades later. Florida won the first Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2024 and repeated in 2025, becoming back-to-back champions.

Championships & milestones

  • Reached the Stanley Cup Final in 1996 during only the franchise’s third season.
  • Won the 2024 Stanley Cup, the first championship in club history.
  • Repeated as Stanley Cup champions in 2025.
  • Built one of the NHL’s strongest modern runs after years of rebuilding and organizational change.

Home venue

Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise is the Panthers’ home and the center of the franchise’s Broward County fan base. The building sits near Sawgrass Mills and has hosted the club’s biggest modern playoff moments, including Stanley Cup-clinching games.

Florida identity

The Panthers helped prove that elite hockey could take root in South Florida. Their back-to-back championships dramatically raised the franchise’s profile and turned the Battle of Florida with Tampa Bay into one of the state’s strongest pro rivalries.

Rivalries & regional matchups

  • Tampa Bay Lightning — the Battle of Florida and the Panthers’ defining in-state rivalry.
  • Boston Bruins — recent postseason meetings have sharpened the matchup.
  • Toronto Maple Leafs — an Atlantic Division opponent with growing playoff history.

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Why this team matters in Florida

Back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025 changed the Panthers from a long-suffering South Florida franchise into one of the defining teams of the current NHL era.

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Florida Panthers FAQ

What league do the Florida Panthers play in?

This team competes in the NHL and is part of the Atlantic Division.

Where do the Florida Panthers play?

This team plays its home games at Amerant Bank Arena in or near Sunrise.

What is a major achievement for the Florida Panthers?

One defining achievement is Back-to-back Stanley Cups (2024, 2025).

Who are the main rivals of the Florida Panthers?

One important rivalry is with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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