In a disappointing conclusion to their season, the Florida Panthers have been officially eliminated from playoff contention in the National Hockey League. Despite showing promise earlier in the year, the team's inconsistency and struggles down the stretch ultimately proved too much to overcome. With their playoff hopes now dashed, the Panthers will turn their attention to the offseason, where they will look to regroup and retool in an effort to return to the postseason in the near future. As they begin to assess their roster and coaching staff, the Panthers will be forced to confront the reality of their season's shortcomings and make tough decisions about the direction of the franchise.
No three-peat: Florida Panthers eliminated from NHL playoff contention USA Today
