Panthers Power Play is Firing on All Cylinders
Also, how crazy the 2023-24 season has been thus far.
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In today’s edition, we have a piece on the red-hot power play that has taken the Panthers to new heights.
Next, we take an in-depth look at how the first half of the 2023-24 season has gone not just for Florida, but for the league as a whole.
Lastly, we look over the history of the Panthers of years past that have joined an elite club in an archive piece from last year’s All-Star weekend.
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Panthers Power Play is Red Hot
January 29, 2024 by Joey Ganzi
The Florida Panthers are riding a hot streak into the All-Star Break. They’ve won four straight games, eight straight on the road, and earned points in eight of their last 10 for a 31-14-4 record and 66 points. They trail the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins by five points, and their record is also tied for fourth in the NHL.
A big factor in their winning streak has been in their special teams — specifically, the power play. Over the last few weeks, it’s been red hot as it’s finding the back of the net nearly every night.
5 Lessons From The 2023-24 Season Thus Far
January 24, 2024 by Mike Fink
2023-24 is the season of coaching changes. With the Columbus Blue Jackets included, six teams have replaced their head coach since the season started with the most recent hire coming from the New York Islanders, who hired Patrick Roy on Jan. 19.
This season has also been the one with a wide-open Hart Trophy race, a two-player contest for the Norris Trophy, and an unpredictable Vezina Trophy running. The Hart Trophy is a noticeable change from previous seasons; it was Connor McDavid’s to lose and often, he wouldn’t give up the award.
History of Florida Panthers All-Stars
January 31, 2023 by Joey Ganzi
The Florida Panthers will host this year’s NHL All-Star weekend for the second time in franchise history with their first time being exactly 20 years ago in 2003. Even though their history is short, they have some notable faces that represented them as All-Star selections. In total, they’ve had 24 Panthers sent to play in the game.