The 2022–23 Florida Panthers season was the 29th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established in 1993. It is the Panthers' 24th season at FLA Live Arena. This is the Panthers' first season under new head coach Paul Maurice. The Panthers qualified for the playoffs after the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins each lost their games on April 11, 2023.[2]

Quick Facts Florida Panthers, Division ...
2022–23 Florida Panthers
Eastern Conference champions
Division4th Atlantic
Conference8th Eastern
2022–23 record42–32–8
Home record23–13–5
Road record19–19–3
Goals for290
Goals against273
Team information
General managerBill Zito
CoachPaul Maurice
CaptainAleksander Barkov
Alternate captainsAaron Ekblad
Patric Hornqvist
Matthew Tkachuk
ArenaFLA Live Arena
Average attendance16,682[1]
Minor league affiliate(s)Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
Florida Everblades (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsCarter Verhaeghe (42)
AssistsMatthew Tkachuk (69)
PointsMatthew Tkachuk (109)
Penalty minutesMatthew Tkachuk (123)
Plus/minusMatthew Tkachuk (+29)
WinsSergei Bobrovsky (24)
Goals against averageAlex Lyon (2.89)
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After barely clinching a wild card spot in the playoffs, the Panthers were set to face the Boston Bruins, who had set the NHL record for most wins and points in a season. After being down 3–1 in the series, the Panthers came back and won the series in overtime in Game 7 to pull off one of the biggest upsets in NHL history.[3] The Panthers would then upset the Toronto Maple Leafs to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 27 years.[4] Subsequently, the Panthers would sweep the Carolina Hurricanes to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1996.[5] Making their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance for the first time in 27 years, the Panthers were defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights in five games.[6] Coupled with the Miami Heat's defeat one night earlier in the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets (which was also decided in five games), South Florida had two teams lose their respective sport's finals on consecutive days.

Off-season

On June 22, 2022, Paul Maurice was named head coach following the departure of interim coach Andrew Brunette.[7]

Standings

Divisional standings

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Atlantic Division
Pos Team GP W L OTL RW GF GA GD Pts
1 Boston Bruins 82 65 12 5 54 305 177 +128 135
2 Toronto Maple Leafs 82 50 21 11 42 279 222 +57 111
3 Tampa Bay Lightning 82 46 30 6 38 283 254 +29 98
4 Florida Panthers 82 42 32 8 36 290 273 +17 92
5 Buffalo Sabres 82 42 33 7 30 296 300 4 91
6 Ottawa Senators 82 39 35 8 31 261 271 10 86
7 Detroit Red Wings 82 35 37 10 28 240 279 39 80
8 Montreal Canadiens 82 31 45 6 21 232 307 75 68
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Source: National Hockey League[8]
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)

Conference standings

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Eastern Conference Wild Card
Pos Div Team GP W L OTL RW GF GA GD Pts
1 ME x New York Islanders 82 42 31 9 36 243 222 +21 93
2 AT x Florida Panthers 82 42 32 8 36 290 273 +17 92
3 ME e Pittsburgh Penguins 82 40 31 11 31 262 264 2 91
4 AT e Buffalo Sabres 82 42 33 7 30 296 300 4 91
5 AT e Ottawa Senators 82 39 35 8 31 261 271 10 86
6 AT e Detroit Red Wings 82 35 37 10 28 240 279 39 80
7 ME e Washington Capitals 82 35 37 10 27 255 265 10 80
8 ME e Philadelphia Flyers 82 31 38 13 26 222 277 55 75
9 AT e Montreal Canadiens 82 31 45 6 21 232 307 75 68
10 ME e Columbus Blue Jackets 82 25 48 9 15 214 330 116 59
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Source: National Hockey League[9]
Rules for classification: 1) Fewer number of games played (GP, only during regular season); 2) Greater number of regulation wins (RW); 3) Greater number of wins in regulation and overtime, excluding shootout wins (ROW); 4) Greater number of total wins, including shootouts (W); 5) Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play; if teams played an uneven number of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded; 6) Greater goal differential (GD); 7) Greater number of goals scored (GF)
e Eliminated from playoff contention; x Clinched playoff spot

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on June 30, 2022.[10]

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Regular season

The regular season schedule was published on July 6, 2022.[17]

More information October: 5–3–1 (Home: 3–0–1; Road: 2–3–0), # ...
2022–23 game log

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

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Playoffs

More information 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eastern Conference First Round vs. (A1) Boston Bruins: Florida won 4–3 ...
2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Legend:   Win   Loss

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Player statistics

Skaters

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Goaltenders

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Regular season[124]
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Sergei Bobrovsky50492,834:22242031453.071,466.9011002
Alex Lyon1514893:11942432.89488.9141000
Spencer Knight21191,168:45983623.18627.9011010
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Playoffs[125]
Player GP GS TOI W L GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Sergei Bobrovsky19181,164:21126542.78639.9151010
Alex Lyon43198:3212123.63107.8880000
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  • Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Panthers. Stats reflect time with the Panthers only.
  • Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Panthers only.
  • Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Panthers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2022–23 season.

Key:

   Contract is entry-level
   Contract initially takes effect in the 2023–24 season.

Trades

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DateDetailsRef
July 8, 2022 (2022-07-08) To Pittsburgh Penguins
7th-round pick in 2023
To Florida Panthers
7th-round pick in 2022
[126]
July 22, 2022 (2022-07-22) To Calgary Flames
Jonathan Huberdeau
Cole Schwindt
MacKenzie Weegar
Conditional1 1st-round pick in 2025
To Florida Panthers
Matthew Tkachuk
Conditional2 4th-round pick in 2025
[127]
December 19, 2022 (2022-12-19) To Anaheim Ducks
Michael Del Zotto
To Florida Panthers
Givani Smith
[128]
To Detroit Red Wings
Danny O'Regan
March 20, 2023 (2023-03-20) To Los Angeles Kings
Cole Krygier
To Florida Panthers
Future considerations
[129]
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Notes:

  1. Calgary will receive Florida's 1st-round pick in 2026 instead if Florida's 1st-round pick in 2025 is within the top 2 selections.
  2. Florida will receive Calgary's 4th-round pick in 2026 instead if Florida's 1st-round pick in 2025 is within the top 2 selections.

Players acquired

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DatePlayerFormer teamTermViaRef
July 13, 2022 (2022-07-13)Anthony BitettoSan Jose Sharks1-yearFree agency[130]
Nick CousinsNashville Predators2-yearFree agency[131]
Alex LyonCarolina Hurricanes1-yearFree agency[132]
Marc StaalDetroit Red Wings1-yearFree agency[133]
Nathan StaiosHamilton Bulldogs (OHL)3-yearFree agency[134]
Colin WhiteOttawa Senators1-yearFree agency[135]
July 14, 2022 (2022-07-14)Rudolfs BalcersSan Jose Sharks1-yearFree agency[136]
July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15)Gerald MayhewAnaheim Ducks1-yearFree agency[137]
July 16, 2022 (2022-07-16)Chris TierneyOttawa Senators1-yearFree agency
July 17, 2022 (2022-07-17)Michael Del ZottoOttawa Senators1-yearFree agency[138]
September 20, 2022 (2022-09-20)Patrick GilesBoston College Eagles (HE)2-yearFree agency[139]
October 10, 2022 (2022-10-10)Josh MahuraAnaheim DucksWaivers[140]
October 21, 2022 (2022-10-21)Eric StaalIowa Wild (AHL)1-yearFree agency[141]
March 3, 2023 (2023-03-03)Jean-Francois BerubeCharlotte Checkers (AHL)1-yearFree agency[142]
Evan FitzpatrickCharlotte Checkers (AHL)1-yearFree agency[142]
April 3, 2023 (2023-04-03)Ryan McAllisterUniversity of Western Michigan (NCHC)3-yearFree agency[143]
April 18, 2023 (2023-04-18)Uvis BalinskisBili Tygri Liberec (ELH)1-yearFree agency[144]
June 12, 2023 (2023-06-12)Ludovic WaeberZSC Lions (NL)1-yearFree agency
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Players lost

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DatePlayerNew teamTermViaRef
July 13, 2022 (2022-07-13)Noel AcciariSt. Louis Blues1-yearFree agency[145]
Ben ChiarotDetroit Red Wings4-yearFree agency[146]
Claude GirouxOttawa Senators3-yearFree agency[147]
Jonas JohanssonColorado Avalanche1-yearFree agency[148]
Maxim MaminCSKA Moscow (KHL)3-yearFree agency[149]
Mason MarchmentDallas Stars4-yearFree agency[150]
Markus NutivaaraSan Jose Sharks1-yearFree agency[151]
Chase PriskieBuffalo Sabres1-yearFree agency[152]
July 25, 2022 (2022-07-25)Robert HaggDetroit Red Wings1-yearFree agency[153]
August 2, 2022 (2022-08-02)Petteri LindbohmFrolunda HC (SHL)1-yearFree agency[154]
August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)German RubtsovSpartak Moscow (KHL)1-yearFree agency[155]
October 10, 2022 (2022-10-10)Rudolfs BalcersTampa Bay LightningWaivers[156]
February 1, 2023 (2023-02-01)Anton LevtchiContract termination[157]
February 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)Chris TierneyMontreal CanadiensWaivers[158]
May 12, 2023 (2023-05-12)Logan HutskoIK Oskarshamn (SHL)2-yearFree agency[159]
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Signings

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DatePlayerTermRef
July 8, 2022 (2022-07-08)Lucas Carlsson1-year[160]
Eetu Luostarinen2-year[161]
July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15)Evan Nause3-year[162]
July 26, 2022 (2022-07-26)Henry Bowlby1-year[163]
September 27, 2022 (2022-09-27)Spencer Knight3-year[164]
September 30, 2022 (2022-09-30)Kai Schwindt3-year[165]
February 10, 2023 (2023-02-10)Josh Mahura1-year[166]
March 13, 2023 (2023-03-13)Marek Alscher3-year[167]
March 27, 2023 (2023-03-27)Zac Dalpe2-year[168]
April 12, 2023 (2023-04-12)Michael Benning3-year[169]
May 8, 2023 (2023-05-08)Mackie Samoskevich3-year[170]
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Draft picks

Below are the Florida Panthers' selections at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on July 7 and 8, 2022, at Bell Centre in Montreal.

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Round # Player Pos Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League)
3 93 Marek Alscher D  Czech Republic Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
4 125 Ludvig Jansson D  Sweden Sodertalje SK (HockeyAllsvenskan)
5 157 Sandis Vilmanis LW  Latvia Lulea HF (J20 Nationell)
6 1863 Joshua Davies C  Canada Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
6 189 Tyler Muszelik G  United States U.S. National Team Development Program (USHL)
7 2144 Liam Arnsby C  Canada North Bay Battalion (OHL)
7 221 Jack Devine RW  United States University of Denver (NCHC)
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Notes:

  1. The Florida Panthers' first-round pick will go to the Buffalo Sabres as the result of a trade on July 24, 2021, that sent Sam Reinhart to Florida in exchange for Devon Levi and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade).[171] The condition—Buffalo will receive a first-round pick in 2022 if Florida's first-round pick is outside of the top ten selections[172]—was converted when the Panthers qualified for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs on April 3, 2022.[173]
  2. The Florida Panthers' second-round pick will go to the Seattle Kraken as the result of a trade on March 16, 2022, that sent Calle Jarnkrok to Calgary in exchange for a third-round pick in 2023, a seventh-round pick in 2024 and this pick.[174]
  3. The Toronto Maple Leafs' sixth-round pick went to the Florida Panthers as the result of a trade on March 21, 2022, that sent Tyler Inamoto to Columbus in exchange for Max Domi and this pick.[175]
  4. The Pittsburgh Penguins' seventh-round pick will go to the Florida Panthers as the result of a trade on July 8, 2022, that sent a seventh-round pick in 2023 to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick.[176]

References

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