Florida Panthers announce 2026 preseason schedule against rivals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:21 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Florida Panthers released their 2026 preseason schedule, featuring four games against regional rivals Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning. The Panthers kick off on September 20 by hosting the Hurricanes and play an immediate rematch on September 22. Following that, Florida faces the Lightning on September 24 and wraps up the exhibition slate against them on September 26. Last year’s meetings between these teams were highly physical, with significant penalty minutes recorded.
- •Panthers' preseason begins September 20 against Hurricanes.
- •Back-to-back matchups with Hurricanes scheduled for September 20 and 22.
- •Panthers face Lightning on September 24 and 26.
- •Last preseason meetings saw a high number of penalty minutes.
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers 4-Game Preseason Schedule Has Potential For Fireworks With Back-To-Backs Against Tampa Bay, Carolina
"Florida faces a condensed exhibition slate as intense rivalries take center stage, setting the scene for potential fireworks and penalty-filled affairs against familiar regional foes.
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