Florida Panthers
Definition
A professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, competing in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division; named after the endangered Florida panther, they've become NHL royalty after back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2023 and 2024, finally hoisting the Cup in 2024.
Collectively, the wild Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi), a critically endangered cougar subspecies slinking through the Everglades—fewer than 250 left, but way cooler than your average house cat.
Examples
After the Florida Panthers finally won the Cup, their fans traded sunscreen for Stanley Cup swag overnight.
Spotting a Florida panther in the wild is rarer than a polite debate on social media these days.
The Florida Panthers' defense was so tight, opponents felt like they were skating through a swamp full of gators.
Conservationists dream of Florida panthers roaming free, while hockey fans just want them dominating the ice.