Florida Panthers: After They Squandered their Gift of a Playoff Chance, What’s Next?

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 07: The Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders bump fists after Game Four of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 07, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. The New York Islanders won the series and advance to the next round of playoffs. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

With the pandemic induced pause, the Florida Panthers received a gift. In a normal season, they were well on their way to missing the postseason as per usual, but thanks to the return to play, they found themselves with a ticket to the extended postseason.