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The Florida Panthers are officially out of playoff contention after a 9-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Injuries derailed their season, with significant absences including captain Aleksander Barkov, who missed the entire year due to a knee injury, and Jonah Gadjovich, sidelined for 72 games. Key players like Tomas Nosek, Dmitry Kulikov, and Matthew Tkachuk also faced lengthy injuries, pushing the Panthers past 500 man-games missed. This marks the first time since 2022 that a team other than Florida will represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Final. Coach Paul Maurice acknowledges the team's struggle, stating they've faced significant adversity. With just eight players from last season's Cup-winning roster likely to suit up, the Panthers' season has been plagued by challenges. They now focus on finishing strong and maintaining team unity despite the tough circumstances.
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