Panthers’ 2024-25 Home Opener Announced, When Team Will Raise Championship Banner

The Florida Panthers will raise their Stanley Cup championship banner to the rafters inside Amerant Bank Arena on Oct. 8 against their postseason rivals — the Boston Bruins. The NHL announced the home openers for all 32 teams on Monday, the day after the Panthers’ memorable parade on Fort Lauderdale Beach to celebrate winning their first Stanley Cup. The game against the Bruins, who were knocked out of the last two postseasons by the Panthers, also will be Florida’s season opener as it is customary for defending champions in all major sports to open at home. While the full NHL schedule has yet to be released, a couple of Panthers road games to start the 2024-25 season were also announced.