1996–97 Florida Panthers season

The 1996–97 Florida Panthers season was the Panthers' fourth season. == Regular season == === Final standings === Divisions: ATL – Atlantic, NE – Northeast bold – Qualified for playoffs == Playoffs == Following their remarkable run to the Stanley Cup Finals in the 1996 playoffs, the Panthers qualified for the 1997 Stanley Cup playoffs. As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fifth seeded New York Rangers. However, the Panthers were eliminated in five games. == Schedule and results == === Regular season === === Playoffs === == Player statistics == === Scoring === Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense; G = Goaltender; LW = Left wing; RW = Right wing † = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Panthers only. ‡ = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Panthers only. === Goaltending === == Awards and records == === Awards === === Milestones === == Draft picks == Florida's draft picks at the 1996 NHL entry draft held at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri. == See also == 1996–97 NHL season == Notes == == References ==