They are back in the Stanley Cup Finals, but a new wave of fans are again enjoying one of hockey’s most beloved playoff traditions. Will we see the rats?

Here's what to know: Why do Florida Panthers fans throw rats onto the ice? The rat-throwing tradition dates back to the Panthers' third season as an NHL franchise. Ahead of Florida's home opener ...

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The Panthers’ 1995-96 campaign would ultimately become known as the “Year of the Rat.” After two losing seasons, the team made a run all the way to the 1996 Cup Final. (The Year of the Rat ...

The rat-throwing tradition dates back to the Panthers' third season as an NHL franchise. Ahead of Florida's home opener in 1995-96, forward Scott Mellanby spotted a rat running through the team's ...

It has been quite some time since the rats have begun to frequent the ice surface at Panthers home games. With Florida enjoy success, one of the best traditions has been brought back into the ...

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt just didn't get it. He did not understand why his teammates would interrupt their pregame warmups to visit with their ...

▪ The face of the Panthers is Matthew Tkachuk (pronounced ‘kuh-chuck,’ the T is silent). Florida has made it to the Stanley Cup Final each of the three years he has been with the team. A spot on the ...

We’ve got you covered: Here is a crash course on things to know about the champs that will help make you sound like a seasoned Florida Panthers fan. This series is likely to be a hard-fought ...