2022 First Round vs Montreal Canadiens
Panthers break 20-year playoff series drought against Capitals in 2022.
The Florida Panthers defeated the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2022 playoffs, winning their first playoff series in two decades.
- Opponent
- Washington Capitals
- Key Narrative
- Sweeping the Capitals
Lore & Background
The Panthers' 2022 first-round victory over the Capitals ended a 20-year drought without a playoff series win. This success marked the beginning of a period of considerable postseason success for the franchise.
In Their Own Story
The air inside the BB&T Center was thick with anticipation as the fourth period of Game Four wound down. The scoreboard read a commanding lead, but the Panthers refused to relax until the final horn. As the puck dropped in the Montreal net for the empty-netter, sealing the sweep, the arena erupted in a deafening roar that shook the rafters. It wasn't just a win; it was validation of years of patience and hard work.
Reader's Guide
The Panthers faced the Washington Capitals in the 2022 first round and won the series, advancing to the next round.
Did You Know?
- The Panthers won their first playoff series in two decades in 2022.
- The opponent in the 2022 first round was the Washington Capitals.
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