The Florida Panthers have been in the NHL Final the past three years. They won the title last year and hope to bring home the Stanley Cup again this year in a rematch with the Edmonton Oilers. So it’s ...

The Stanley Cup Final is shifting to the Florida Panthers' home arena in Sunrise, Florida, for Games 3 and 4. And that means the return of the barrage of plastic rats being thrown onto the ice after a ...

Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The rat-throwing tradition dates back to the Panthers' third season as an NHL franchise. Ahead of Florida's home opener in 1995-96, forward ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — There’s a giant, gold-outlined rat emblazoned on the hat that dangles in Brad Marchand’s locker. The scrappy NHL veteran has been likened to the tiny rodent for much of his ...

But exactly how and when did that rodent-related celebration become a tradition? Here's what to know: Why do Florida Panthers fans throw rats onto the ice? The rat-throwing tradition dates back to the ...