In their first regular-season game at the National Car Rental Center (now Amerant Bank Arena), the Panthers defeated their cross-state rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning, by a score of 4-1. Viktor Kozlov ...

The Panthers opened their new arena in 1998 with an exhibition game against the Boston Bruins. At the time the new arena, now called Amerant Bank Arena, was named the National Car Rental Center.

Fans who attended Opening Night on October 8, 1995, witnessed the beginning of Rat Trick lore, including two Scott Mellanby goals in the 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames at Miami Arena.

Opening Night in 1999 saw the Panthers defeat the Washington Capitals 4-3. The Panthers would finish the year in second place in the Southeast Division, earning another trip to the playoffs.

The Panthers played their first home game on October 12, 1993 in the Miami Arena. The result was a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins — Panthers fans would have to wait until the next game to see the ...

The first season of the new millennium was heralded with this futuristic ticket to the Opening Night game against the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks won 4-3.

In 1998, the Panthers played their last game at Miami Arena before moving to their new facility (now called Amerant Bank Arena) in Sunrise, Florida. The Miami Arena was the first Panthers home and the ...

This Panther is gonna take a bite out of hockey! Opening Night tickets featured special artwork that was reproduced on several commemorative items, including pucks and programs. Though this ticket cos ...

When they took the ice for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche, the Florida Panthers became the youngest franchise ever to advance to the ...

The Panthers made their second postseason trip in 1997, facing the New York Rangers in the Conference Quarterfinal. John Vanbiesbrouck blanked the Rangers in Game 1 at the Miami Arena. Later, in Game ...