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Panthers announce preseason schedule against Hurricanes, Lightning

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Panthers announce preseason schedule against Hurricanes, Lightning

Summary

The Florida Panthers have confirmed their four-game preseason schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season, starting on Sunday, September 20, against the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. This will be followed by a second game versus the Hurricanes on Tuesday, September 22, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Panthers will also play two games against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with one on the road on Thursday, September 24, and another at home on Saturday, September 26. This follows a week of roster changes, including the trade acquisition of Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers. Last preseason, the Panthers successfully faced both the Hurricanes and the Lightning, with mixed results against Tampa in the regular season.

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By the Numbers

•Panthers play Hurricanes on Sept. 20, 2026, at home.
•Second game against Hurricanes on Sept. 22 in Raleigh.
•First game versus Lightning on Sept. 24, 2026, away.
•Home game against Lightning scheduled for Sept. 26, 2026.
•Panthers acquired Garnet Hathaway before announcing schedule.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers announce preseason slate, to face Carolina, Tampa Bay

What they're saying

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After a week of shakeups to the Florida Panthers’ roster, one thing has been set in stone: their preseason schedule. The Panthers announced their four-game 2026-27 preseason slate Thursday shortly after acquiring Garnet Hathaway in a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers. They will start at home against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m., and then ...
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