Panthers Preseason Preview 2026

The Florida Panthers kick off their 2026-27 preseason with a fiery four-game slate, facing the reigning Stanley Cup champs Carolina Hurricanes twice and their in-state rivals Tampa Bay Lightning twice—packed into just a week. After holding their own against Carolina last year and dominating their preseason matchups, the Panthers face a tougher challenge against Tampa Bay, who’ve dominated their regular-season series. This year’s schedule is notably lighter than recent years, which included games against Nashville and Los Angeles. Catch all the action live on Scripps Sports South Florida or stream for free on PanthersPlus.tv—tickets go on sale in July via SeatGeek.com. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d93824aeb19da4b