SUNRISE (CBSMiami) – The Florida Panthers were one of the surprise teams in the league last season, winning the Atlantic Division title and making the playoffs for just the fifth time in franchise history.
The Panthers are poised for another big year in the upcoming season as their young core continues to improve around a group of steady, talented veterans.
On Tuesday the NHL released the full schedule for the 2016-17 season.
Florida will open the new year at home on Thursday, October 13th against the New Jersey Devils.
The Panthers will play four of their first five games of the season at the BB&T Center.