Florida Panthers 2026-27 season preview: full schedule, 84-game regular season, and 17 five-game sets. The Florida Panthers open the 2026-27 season on the road against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Last season the Florida Panthers finished 40-38-4 with 84 points; missed the playoffs. Way-too-early 2026-27 projection: the Florida Panthers have roughly a 23% chance to make the playoffs, projected for about 89 points (longshot). Full 2026-27 schedule and 5-game set tracking are on this page, with live playoff probability updating daily once the season begins.