Despite Bumpy Start To Season, Panthers Attracting Big Crowds
After a long lockout, South Floridians were hungry for hockey. It's no surprise, then, that the Florida Panthers have sold out two games this season.
Watch CBS News
After a long lockout, South Floridians were hungry for hockey. It's no surprise, then, that the Florida Panthers have sold out two games this season.
The Florida Panthers came into the lockout-shortened 2013 season hoping to duplicate last season's successful playoff run. But through six games of the season, the only thing colder than the ice the Panthers skate on has been the Panthers' scoring.
teven Stamkos scored his fourth goal of the season and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Tuesday night.
The Florida Panthers hit the ice again Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning and hope to finally light up the scoreboard for the first time since the opening game of the season.
When the Florida Panthers take the ice Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals, it's not a stretch to say the game is a must-win for the Cats.
The Florida Panthers were struck by 'Lightning' in Tampa on Saturday. Martin St. Louis St. Louis scored three times in his 900th NHL game, Steven Stamkos added his league-leading 34th goal and the Lightning beat the Panthers 6-3.
The National Hockey League is doing their best impersonation of a college football conference Monday, approving a complete realignment of the league into four conferences.
Steven Stamkos and Mathieu Garon played pivotal roles as the Tampa Bay Lightning swept back-to-back games against the Florida Panthers. Stamkos had two goals and an assist, Garon made 24 saves and Tampa Bay beat the Panthers 5-1 on Saturday night.
Kris Versteeg and Stephen Weiss both had two goals and two assists, defenseman Brian Campbell had four assists, and the Panthers beat the Lightning 7-4 on Monday night.
Jose Theodore saw the puck at his feet and threw his arms in the air. It's way too early to declare the Florida Panthers a playoff contender, though moments like that from their new goalie are certainly signs of hope.
While the Stanley Cup Finals just ended around a week ago, the NHL is wasting no time getting next year's schedule out. The Florida Panthers will have to wait two games before playing their first home game, but will play a rival.
