The Florida Panthers began taking that crown last season when they made the Stanley Cup Final but solidified their place as the best when they won the Cup this season. The Panthers added insult to injury by eliminating the Lightning in five games in the first round of the postseason, a series that wasn't even as close as the duration would suggest. The Panthers dominated the first three games, then sleepwalked through Game 4 before finishing the job in Game 5. The Lightning made some moves this offseason, but they must target a few trades to remain contenders in the NHL.
GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 | 52 | 24 | 6 | 110 | |
82 | 47 | 20 | 15 | 109 | |
82 | 46 | 26 | 10 | 102 | |
82 | 45 | 29 | 8 | 98 | |
82 | 41 | 32 | 9 | 91 | |
82 | 39 | 37 | 6 | 84 | |
82 | 37 | 41 | 4 | 78 | |
82 | 30 | 36 | 16 | 76 |