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season was the Panthers'
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magnate H. Wayne Huizenga was awarded an NHL franchise for his native
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in 1992. The team played at the
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, and its first major stars were
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,
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, and
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, who scored 30 goals during the regular season. The Panthers were surprisingly competitive for a first-year expansion team, and ultimately finished just one game below .500 and two points short of qualifying for the 1994 Stanley Cup playoffs.


Regular season


October

The Panthers played their first ever regular season game on October 6, as they recorded a 4-4 tie on the road against the
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scored the first ever Panthers goal, against
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. On October 9, in their third game, the club earned their first victory and shutout, as
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made 36 saves in a 2-0 win over the
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. On October 12, Florida played their first home game, losing 2-1 to the
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, as Mellanby scored the first goal on home ice. The Panthers first win at home came on October 14, as they defeated the
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5-4, as
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scored the winning goal midway through the third period. In a game against the
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on October 19, the Panthers fired 52 shots at Kings goaltender
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, however, the club had to settle for a 2-2 tie. After a five-game winless streak, in which Florida posted a 0-3-2 record, the team finished October with two consecutive wins, defeating the
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5-2 and the
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2-1. Florida finished the month with a 4-5-3 record, good for fifth in the Atlantic Division, and tied for eighth in the Eastern Conference.


November

Florida opened November with two consecutive losses, before heading out for a three-game road trip. Florida went a perfect 3-0-0 on the road, highlighted by a 3-1 win over the defending
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champions, the
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, as
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led the way with 37 saves. The Panthers struggled on their five-game homestand, as they went 1-4-0, only earning a victory against the
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. Florida ended the month on a quick two game road trip, losing to the
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, then suffered their first ever shutout loss, as they were defeated 4-0 by the
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. At the end of November, the Panthers had a record of 8-13-3, earning 19 points, and sat in sixth in the Atlantic Division, and 11th in the Eastern Conference.


December

Florida started December with a solid 2-1 overtime victory over the
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, as Jesse Belanger scored the overtime winner, and
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was solid with 33 saves. The Panthers then went on a five-game road trip, beginning with a 2-1 loss to the
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on December 5. On December 7, Florida faced their expansion cousins, the
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, winning the game 3-2. The next night, the Panthers defeated the
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6-5. They finished their road swing with a 5-2 win over the
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and a 4-4 tie with the
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, going 3-1-1. Florida finished the month continuing to play good hockey, going 3-1-2 in their remaining six games in December. By the end of the month, Florida had an overall record of 15-15-6, getting 36 points, sitting in fifth place in the Atlantic Division, and 10th in the Eastern Conference, only one point out of eighth place for the final playoff position.


January

The Panthers began January where they left off in December, earning a 4-2 win over the
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on New Years Day, to move over the .500 level, and into eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The club then began a six-game road trip, which began with two losses, 3-2 to the
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, and 4-1 to the
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. Florida rebounded in the next two games, earning ties against the
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and
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. The team finished the road trip with two wins, defeating the
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5-2, and the
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2-1, to earn a respectable 2-2-2 record. Florida continued winning when the returned home, beating the
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5-1 on January 19, followed by an 8-3 blowout victory against the
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to push their record to 20-17-8. The club finished January going 1-0-2 in their last three games, as they extended their overall unbeaten streak to nine games. At the end of January, the Panthers had a 21-17-10 record, earning 52 points, and were in third place in the Atlantic Division, and sixth in the Eastern Conference.


February

The team opened February with two games on the road, and in the first game on February 1, the Panthers unbeaten streak came to an end, as the
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defeated Florida 2-1. The Panthers rebounded the next night, defeating the
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4-1, as
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had two goals, and
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made 32 saves for the win. The team returned home for two games, as they were blown out 7-2 against the
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on February 4, however, Florida won their next game, shutting out the
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3-0, with
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making 19 saves. The Panthers lost their next game in overtime, 4-3 to the
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, as
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scored the winning goal, however, the team followed up the heart breaking loss with a solid 4-3 win over the
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. On February 13, the Panthers defeated the
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2-1 to improve to 25-20-10 on the season. The club then went on another quick two game road trip, where they lost both games, including a 7-3 blowout loss to the
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. When returning home, the Red Wings defeated Florida again, this time by a 4-1 score, as the club was on a three-game losing streak. Florida snapped the losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the
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, however, the team would lose their last three games of the month to fall back to the .500 level. At the end of February, Florida had a 26-26-10 record, earning 62 points, which had them in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, and eighth in the Eastern Conference, tied with the
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in points, however, Florida had two games in hand.


March

Florida continued to struggle into March, losing their first two games, 3-2 to the
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, and 4-1 to the
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, to push their losing streak to four games, and seven of their last eight games. On March 7, the team began a three-game road trip to
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, and they put an end to their losing streak as
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made 34 saves in a 2-1 win over the
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. In their next game against the
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, the Panthers won 5-3 to go back to the .500 level. The club finished the trip with a loss to the
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by a 4-2 score. Florida returned home for a six-game home stand, in which the Panthers went unbeaten, going 3-0-3, which included wins over the
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,
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and
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, making their overall season record at 31-29-13. On March 24, the Panthers nearly overcame a 4-0 deficit, losing 4-3 to the
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, to end their unbeaten streak. The club rebounded in their next game, defeating the
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3-1. The team ended March with two more losses though, losing to the
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and
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. By the end of March, the Panthers had a 32-32-13 record, earning 77 points, which had the club in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, and clinging to eighth in the Eastern Conference for the final playoff position, four points of the ninth place
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, and five ahead of the 10th place
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.


April

The club opened April with a disappointing 2-2 tie against the lowly
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at home before heading out on a three-game road trip. The Panthers continued to struggle, dropping a 3-2 decision to the
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. On April 5, the Panthers blew a 3-1 third period lead against the
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, and settled for a 3-3 tie, extending their winless streak to five games. On April 7, Florida overcame a 3-1 deficit, earning a 3-3 tie against the
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. The club returned home for their final three games, and the winless streak continued, as the Panthers tied the
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2-2, followed by a 5-2 loss to the
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, pushing their winless streak to eight games, as Florida slipped into ninth place, behind the
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. On April 13, the Panthers were officially eliminated from the post-season, as the Islanders defeated the
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to clinch the eighth and final playoff position. The Panthers played their final game of the season on April 14, defeating the Islanders 4-1. The Panthers finished the 1993-94 season with a 33-34-17 record, earning 83 points, which was an NHL record for points by an expansion team until the
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surpassed it in their first season. Florida finished the season in fifth place in the Atlantic Division, and ninth in the Eastern Conference, just one point of a playoff position.


Season standings


Schedule and results

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Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1993–94) , , 2–5–3 , , , - , 11, , October 28, 1993, , 5–2 , , align="left",
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1993–94) , , 3–5–3 , , , - , 12, , October 30, 1993, , 2–1 OT, , align="left",
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
( 1993–94) , , 4–5–3 , , , - , - , 13, , November 2, 1993, , 3–4 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1993–94) , , 4–6–3 , , , - , 14, , November 3, 1993, , 3–6 , , align="left", @
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1993–94) , , 4–7–3 , , , - , 15, , November 7, 1993, , 3–1 , , align="left", @
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1993–94) , , 5–7–3 , , , - , 16, , November 10, 1993, , 3–1 , , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1993–94) , , 6–7–3 , , , - , 17, , November 11, 1993, , 5–4 , , align="left", @
Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
( 1993–94) , , 7–7–3 , , , - , 18, , November 14, 1993, , 2–5 , , align="left",
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1993–94) , , 7–8–3 , , , - , 19, , November 16, 1993, , 2–4 , , align="left",
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1993–94) , , 7–9–3 , , , - , 20, , November 18, 1993, , 2–3 , , align="left",
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
( 1993–94) , , 7–10–3 , , , - , 21, , November 20, 1993, , 4–3 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1993–94) , , 8–10–3 , , , - , 22, , November 23, 1993, , 1–2 OT, , align="left",
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1993–94) , , 8–11–3 , , , - , 23, , November 26, 1993, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1993–94) , , 8–12–3 , , , - , 24, , November 27, 1993, , 0–4 , , align="left", @
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1993–94) , , 8–13–3 , , , - , - , 25, , December 2, 1993, , 2–1 OT, , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1993–94) , , 9–13–3 , , , - , 26, , December 5, 1993, , 1–2 , , align="left", @
San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...
( 1993–94) , , 9–14–3 , , , - , 27, , December 7, 1993, , 3–2 , , align="left", @
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Mighty may refer to: Businesses *Mighty Audio, an American company known for its product ''Mighty'', a portable audio player *Mighty Animation, an animation studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico Films *''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy–drama * ''The ...
( 1993–94) , , 10–14–3 , , , - , 28, , December 8, 1993, , 6–5 , , align="left", @
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1993–94) , , 11–14–3 , , , - , 29, , December 10, 1993, , 5–2 , , align="left", @
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1993–94) , , 12–14–3 , , , - , 30, , December 12, 1993, , 4–4 OT, , align="left", @
Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. The Stars compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Stars ...
( 1993–94) , , 12–14–4 , , , - , 31, , December 15, 1993, , 3–3 OT, , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1993–94) , , 12–14–5 , , , - , 32, , December 19, 1993, , 1–2 OT, , align="left",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1993–94) , , 12–15–5 , , , - , 33, , December 22, 1993, , 3–2 , , align="left",
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1993–94) , , 13–15–5 , , , - , 34, , December 26, 1993, , 3–1 , , align="left", @
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
( 1993–94) , , 14–15–5 , , , - , 35, , December 28, 1993, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", @
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1993–94) , , 14–15–6 , , , - , 36, , December 29, 1993, , 5–3 , , align="left", @
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1993–94) , , 15–15–6 , , , - , - , 37, , January 1, 1994, , 4–2 , , align="left",
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Mighty may refer to: Businesses *Mighty Audio, an American company known for its product ''Mighty'', a portable audio player *Mighty Animation, an animation studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico Films *''The Mighty'', a 1998 comedy–drama * ''The ...
( 1993–94) , , 16–15–6 , , , - , 38, , January 3, 1994, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1993–94) , , 16–16–6 , , , - , 39, , January 7, 1994, , 1–4 , , align="left", @
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1993–94) , , 16–17–6 , , , - , 40, , January 8, 1994, , 2–2 OT, , align="left", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1993–94) , , 16–17–7 , , , - , 41, , January 13, 1994, , 2–2 OT, , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1993–94) , , 16–17–8 , , , - , 42, , January 15, 1994, , 5–2 , , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1993–94) , , 17–17–8 , , , - , 43, , January 17, 1994, , 2–1 , , align="left", @
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1993–94) , , 18–17–8 , , , - , 44, , January 19, 1994, , 5–1 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1993–94) , , 19–17–8 , , , - , 45, , January 24, 1994, , 8–3 , , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1993–94) , , 20–17–8 , , , - , 46, , January 26, 1994, , 1–1 OT, , align="left", @
Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
( 1993–94) , , 20–17–9 , , , - , 47, , January 28, 1994, , 3–3 OT, , align="left",
San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...
( 1993–94) , , 20–17–10 , , , - , 48, , January 30, 1994, , 3–2 , , align="left", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1993–94) , , 21–17–10 , , , - , - , 49, , February 1, 1994, , 1–2 , , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1993–94) , , 21–18–10 , , , - , 50, , February 2, 1994, , 4–1 , , align="left", @
Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
( 1993–94) , , 22–18–10 , , , - , 51, , February 4, 1994, , 2–7 , , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1993–94) , , 22–19–10 , , , - , 52, , February 6, 1994, , 3–0 , , align="left",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1993–94) , , 23–19–10 , , , - , 53, , February 10, 1994, , 3–4 OT, , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1993–94) , , 23–20–10 , , , - , 54, , February 12, 1994, , 4–3 , , align="left", @
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1993–94) , , 24–20–10 , , , - , 55, , February 13, 1994, , 2–1 , , align="left",
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1993–94) , , 25–20–10 , , , - , 56, , February 16, 1994, , 3–7 , , align="left", @
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1993–94) , , 25–21–10 , , , - , 57, , February 18, 1994, , 1–4 , , align="left", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1993–94) , , 25–22–10 , , , - , 58, , February 20, 1994, , 3–4 OT, , align="left",
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1993–94) , , 25–23–10 , , , - , 59, , February 22, 1994, , 3–2 , , align="left", @
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1993–94) , , 26–23–10 , , , - , 60, , February 24, 1994, , 1–2 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1993–94) , , 26–24–10 , , , - , 61, , February 26, 1994, , 2–4 , , align="left", @
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1993–94) , , 26–25–10 , , , - , 62, , February 28, 1994, , 3–4 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1993–94) , , 26–26–10 , , , - , - , 63, , March 2, 1994, , 2–3 , , align="left",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1993–94) , , 26–27–10 , , , - , 64, , March 4, 1994, , 1–2 , , align="left",
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1993–94) , , 26–28–10 , , , - , 65, , March 7, 1994, , 2–1 , , align="left", @
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1993–94) , , 27–28–10 , , , - , 66, , March 9, 1994, , 5–3 , , align="left", @
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1993–94) , , 28–28–10 , , , - , 67, , March 11, 1994, , 2–4 , , align="left", @
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
( 1993–94) , , 28–29–10 , , , - , 68, , March 14, 1994, , 2–1 , , align="left",
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1993–94) , , 29–29–10 , , , - , 69, , March 16, 1994, , 2–1 , , align="left",
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
( 1993–94) , , 30–29–10 , , , - , 70, , March 18, 1994, , 4–4 OT, , align="left",
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1993–94) , , 30–29–11 , , , - , 71, , March 20, 1994, , 5–3 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1993–94) , , 31–29–11 , , , - , 72, , March 21, 1994, , 3–3 OT, , align="left",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1993–94) , , 31–29–12 , , , - , 73, , March 23, 1994, , 1–1 OT, , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1993–94) , , 31–29–13 , , , - , 74, , March 24, 1994, , 3–4 , , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1993–94) , , 31–30–13 , , , - , 75, , March 26, 1994, , 3–1 , , align="left", @
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1993–94) , , 32–30–13 , , , - , 76, , March 28, 1994, , 4–5 , , align="left",
Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. The Stars compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Stars ...
( 1993–94) , , 32–31–13 , , , - , 77, , March 30, 1994, , 1–3 , , align="left",
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1993–94) , , 32–32–13 , , , - , - , 78, , April 2, 1994, , 2–2 OT, , align="left",
Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
( 1993–94) , , 32–32–14 , , , - , 79, , April 4, 1994, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1993–94) , , 32–33–14 , , , - , 80, , April 5, 1994, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", @
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1993–94) , , 32–33–15 , , , - , 81, , April 7, 1994, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1993–94) , , 32–33–16 , , , - , 82, , April 10, 1994, , 2–2 OT, , align="left",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1993–94) , , 32–33–17 , , , - , 83, , April 12, 1994, , 2–5 , , align="left",
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1993–94) , , 32–34–17 , , , - , 84, , April 14, 1994, , 4–1 , , align="left",
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1993–94) , , 33–34–17 , , , - , - , ''Legend'':


Player statistics


Forwards

''Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes''


Defensemen

''Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes''


Goaltending

''Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SV% = Save percentage ; GAA = Goals against average; SO = Shutouts''


Awards and records

*
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, Goaltender, NHL Second Team All-Star * John Vanbiesbrouck, runner-up,
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* John Vanbiesbrouck, runner-up,
Vezina Trophy The Vezina Trophy ( ) is awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". At the end of each season, the thirty-two List of NHL general managers, NHL general managers vote to dete ...


Transactions


Trades

Trades listed are from June 1, 1993 to June 1, 1994.


Free agents


Signings


Retirement


Draft picks


Expansion Draft

;Notes # Lost in Expansion Draft phase two to the
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.


NHL Draft

Florida's draft picks at the 1993 NHL entry draft held at the
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. ;Notes # The Panthers acquired these picks as the result of a trade on June 26, 1993 that sent a second-round pick in
1993 The United Nations General Assembly, General Assembly of the United Nations designated 1993 as: * International Year for the World's Indigenous People The year 1993 in the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands had only 364 days, since its ...
(31st overall) to Winnipeg in exchange for these picks. # The Panthers acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 25, 1993 that agreed that Florida selected Darren Puppa in the 1993 NHL Expansion Draft to Tampa Bay in exchange for this pick. #:Tampa Bay previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 22, 1993 that sent Peter Taglianetti to Pittsburgh in exchange for this pick. * The Panthers second-round pick went to the
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
as the result of a trade on June 26, 1993 that sent a second and third-round pick both in 1993 (41st and 67th overall) to Florida in exchange for this pick (31st overall).


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