SUNRISE, Fla.-- The Florida Panthers were eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention before defeating the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 at BB&T Center on Saturday. The Panthers (43-30-8) were eliminated ...

It was the first game at Florida for Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant since being fired by the Panthers on Nov. 27, 2016. The Panthers recognized Gallant with a video tribute in the first period.

Through the Panthers cap (and tax) wizardry, they managed to lose a grand total of 2 players who appeared in Stanley Cup playoff games for the sqaud. Yeah, this team is not going anywhere anytime ...