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Panthers play regular-season finale ahead of playoffs
![SUNRISE, FL - APRIL 10: Goaltender Alex Lyon #34 of the Florida Panthers stops a shot during overtime by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the FLA Live Arena on April 10, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)](https://images.axios.com/AM03tCYAYb_dJ5FCiHV6Xy1hy5g=/0x143:3000x1831/320x180/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=320%20320w,%20https://images.axios.com/AM03tCYAYb_dJ5FCiHV6Xy1hy5g=/0x143:3000x1831/320x180/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=320%20320w,%20https://images.axios.com/xKNgll9_2WUCDt8CLXVpDZqLZbQ=/0x143:3000x1831/640x360/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=640%20640w,%20https://images.axios.com/xKNgll9_2WUCDt8CLXVpDZqLZbQ=/0x143:3000x1831/640x360/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=640%20640w,%20https://images.axios.com/-5rBBAXmjIrkp7oYMnvk5RNUMCk=/0x143:3000x1831/768x432/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=768%20768w,%20https://images.axios.com/-5rBBAXmjIrkp7oYMnvk5RNUMCk=/0x143:3000x1831/768x432/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=768%20768w,%20https://images.axios.com/-qhKGOlbRFXG8hbV7VuNCQ94FBk=/0x143:3000x1831/1024x576/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=1024%201024w,%20https://images.axios.com/-qhKGOlbRFXG8hbV7VuNCQ94FBk=/0x143:3000x1831/1024x576/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=1024%201024w,%20https://images.axios.com/3mZrljelrePLL7Wmv5Yu0EqTu5E=/0x143:3000x1831/1366x768/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=1366%201366w,%20https://images.axios.com/3mZrljelrePLL7Wmv5Yu0EqTu5E=/0x143:3000x1831/1366x768/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=1366%201366w,%20https://images.axios.com/9NifEngKINGyZg1DQO1oXsxRhnk=/0x143:3000x1831/1600x900/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=1600%201600w,%20https://images.axios.com/9NifEngKINGyZg1DQO1oXsxRhnk=/0x143:3000x1831/1600x900/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=1600%201600w,%20https://images.axios.com/FQnMvtNYRzt8QOa5sXqbiJA8p3s=/0x143:3000x1831/1920x1080/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=1920%201920w,%20https://images.axios.com/FQnMvtNYRzt8QOa5sXqbiJA8p3s=/0x143:3000x1831/1920x1080/2023/04/12/1681326761319.jpg?w=1920%201920w)
Florida Panthers Goaltender Alex Lyon stops a shot throughout extra time by the Toronto Maple Leafs on the FLA Reside Enviornment on April 10 in Dawn, Florida. Picture: Joel Auerbach/Getty Photographs
The Florida Panthers play their regular-season finale tonight at house towards the Carolina Hurricanes — and there is reason to celebrate.
Driving the information: The Panthers (42-31-8) clinched a spot within the NHL playoffs Tuesday, making this the fourth straight 12 months the Cats make the postseason.
Why it issues: The Panthers may be Miami sports activities followers’ finest wager at some glory this 12 months.
Cheat sheet: Los Gatos lately went on a six-game win streak to solidify their playoff place.
- The staff is led by Matthew Tkachuk, who has an NHL career-high 108 factors (40 targets, 68 assists) this season.
- Again-up goalie Alex Lyon (aka “Lyon King”) has been a shock hero for the Panthers with their beginning goalie out with an sickness.
Flashback: The staff received the President’s Trophy final 12 months for having the very best regular-season document. They have been swept within the second spherical by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
In the event you go: The Panthers play the Hurricanes at 7pm at FLA Reside Enviornment in Dawn.
Professional tip: Parking on the stadium begins at $25, however followers typically park at no cost at Sawgrass Mills mall subsequent door and stroll over to the sport.
- Get there early to see the participant introductions!
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