9 Facts About Florida Panthers

1. The Florida Panthers quickly increased their lead to nine points after scoring eight unanswered points, including an old-fashioned three-point play by Smith.

2. The Florida Panthers wanted to end their recent six-game road trip on a positive note against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on Friday night.

3. On June 12, 2017, the Florida Panthers named Bob Boughner as their new head coach.

4. The Florida Panthers would relieve Horachek of his duties at the end of the season, replacing him with former Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Gerard Gallant.

5. At the trade deadline, the Florida Panthers reacquired Roberto Luongo from Vancouver.

6. In the lockout-shortened 2013 season, the Florida Panthers had an abysmal season.

7. In June 2008, the Florida Panthers traded their captain Olli Jokinen to the Phoenix Coyotes for a second-round draft pick and defensemen Keith Ballard and Nick Boynton.

8. On June 22, 2007, the Florida Panthers were involved in yet another draft day deal involving a goaltender.

9. The Florida Panthers had one of the most successful first seasons of any expansion team, finishing just two points below.