Florida Panthers Playoffs 2027
The Florida Panthers are 5-2-2, 12 points, 4th in the Atlantic. If the season ended today they would be the WC1 seed and play the Boston Bruins (A1) in the first round. Next: at the Ottawa Senators, Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT on ESPN+.

Season Trend
Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 7-2-0 | 14 | +15 | |
| 2 | 8 | 6-2-0 | 12 | +4 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6-3-0 | 12 | +1 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5-2-2 | 12 | +5 | |
| 5 | 8 | 4-3-1 | 9 | -3 | |
| 6 | 9 | 4-4-1 | 9 | -7 | |
| 7 | 8 | 3-4-1 | 7 | -4 | |
| 8 | 9 | 3-5-1 | 7 | -3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | vs | L 1-4 |
| Oct 12 | at | L 3-5 |
| Oct 13 | at | W 7-3 |
| Oct 15 | vs | W 3-2 |
| Oct 17 | vs | W 8-3 |
| Oct 21 | at | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 22 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 25 | at | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 27 | at | 8:00 PM |
| Oct 30 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 2 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 4 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 7 | at | 12:30 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 WC1 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the Florida Panthers play in the first round?
The Boston Bruins (A1), with home ice to the Bruins.
When is the next Panthers game?
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM EDT, at the Ottawa Senators, on ESPN+.
Where do the Panthers rank in the Atlantic?
4th with 12 points; Boston Bruins lead with 14.
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.
