Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice meets the media after his team lost 5-2 to the host Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
The Panthers were swept in their weekend Pittsburgh series by a total of 14-6.
With the loss Saturday, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champs were officially eliminated from the postseason.
On Sunday, the Panthers got goals by Cole Schwindt and Carter Verhaeghe.
Daniil Tarasov started the second game after playing the second half of Saturday’s game.
Florida continues its five-game road trip with the final three in Canada starting Tuesday in Montreal.
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Next season boys. WE are fine with being on the couch for a couple months.
You’re a bunch of cocky, arrogant fucking losers. It’s a no class operation down there. You guys are fucking Cheap shot. Artist a bunch of cocksucker you guys are.