Florida Panthers Playoffs 2027
The Florida Panthers are 1-0-1, 3 points, 3rd in the Atlantic. If the season ended today they would be the A3 seed and play the Montréal Canadiens (A2) in the first round. Next: at the Anaheim Ducks, Sun, Oct 4 · 8:00 PM EDT on KCOP.
DucksSun, Oct 4 · 8:00 PM EDT · KCOP
Canadiens A2Then the Bruins/Senators winnerAtlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bruins | 3 | 2-1-0 | 4 | +1 |
| 2 | Canadiens | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | Panthers | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 |  Senators | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2 | +1 |
| 5 |  Sabres | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -2 |
| 6 |  Lightning | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -2 |
| 7 |  Maple Leafs | 3 | 1-2-0 | 2 | -1 |
| 8 |  Red Wings | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | -2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29 | at  Hurricanes | W 1-0 |
| Oct 1 | at  Sharks | L 3-4 |
| Oct 4 | at Ducks | 8:00 PM |
| Oct 6 | at  Kings | 10:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | vs  Wild | 6:00 PM |
| Oct 12 | at Sabres | 1:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | at  Blue Jackets | 6:15 PM |
| Oct 15 | vs  Canucks | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 17 | vs  Kraken | 6:00 PM |
| Oct 21 | at Senators | 7:30 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 A3 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the Florida Panthers play in the first round?
The Montréal Canadiens (A2), with home ice to the Canadiens.
When is the next Panthers game?
Sun, Oct 4 · 8:00 PM EDT, at the Anaheim Ducks, on KCOP.
Where do the Panthers rank in the Atlantic?
3rd with 3 points; Boston Bruins lead with 4.
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.