Before any season starts, one of the most popular topics for experts and fans to discuss is the main rivalry. One month into the 2025-2026 campaign, the Florida Panthers look disorganized. To make matters a little sweeter, the Cats were off to a hotter start than the Tampa Bay Lightning at first.
The Florida Panthers' well-earned respect made them a dangerous asset in the NHL. When a team travels to Broward County, it's not only about a nice beachside, steakhouses, Dairy Queens, and shopping. The NHL opponents know it's going to be tough to play in Sunrise. At least, it was the case in the previous three seasons.