Florida Panthers Playoffs 2027
The Florida Panthers are 11-7-2, 24 points, 5th in the Atlantic. If the season ended today they would be the WC2 seed and play the Carolina Hurricanes (M1) in the first round. Next: at the St. Louis Blues, Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST on ESPN+.
BluesSat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST · ESPN+
Hurricanes M1Then the Devils/Rangers winnerSeason Trend
Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canadiens | 19 | 12-3-4 | 28 | +10 |
| 2 |  Bruins | 19 | 13-5-1 | 27 | +24 |
| 3 |  Lightning | 19 | 13-5-1 | 27 | +17 |
| 4 |  Senators | 20 | 12-6-2 | 26 | +4 |
| 5 | Panthers | 20 | 11-7-2 | 24 | +5 |
| 6 |  Sabres | 19 | 8-8-3 | 19 | -13 |
| 7 |  Maple Leafs | 21 | 8-12-1 | 17 | -6 |
| 8 |  Red Wings | 20 | 7-12-1 | 15 | -9 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Panthers Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs  Blackhawks | W 5-3 |
| Nov 7 | at  Capitals | L 3-4 |
| Nov 8 | at Bruins | L 1-4 |
| Nov 10 | at  Blue Jackets | W 4-1 |
| Nov 12 | vs Red Wings | W 5-4 |
| Nov 14 | at Blues | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 15 | at  Stars | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 17 | vs  Oilers | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 21 | vs Sabres | 6:00 PM |
| Nov 25 | vs Senators | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 27 | at Capitals | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 28 | vs Lightning | 6:00 PM |
| Dec 1 | at  Islanders | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Florida Panthers playoffs page refreshes after every Panthers game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Florida Panthers playoffs FAQ
Are the Florida Panthers in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: they hold the WC2 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the Florida Panthers play in the first round?
The Carolina Hurricanes (M1), with home ice to the Hurricanes.
When is the next Panthers game?
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST, at the St. Louis Blues, on ESPN+.
How many points are the Panthers on pace for?
101 points over 84 games at their current rate (.600 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Panthers rank in the Atlantic?
5th with 24 points; Montréal Canadiens lead with 28.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.