(Source: Ottawa Senators) SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Florida Panthers entered the 2012-13 season coming off the first division title in franchise history and a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after an 11-year absence, but many observers expected them to take a step back. Few could have expected the step back would be this big. Ravaged by injuries, the Panthers went from winning the Southeast Division to finding themselves with the worst record in the NHL heading into the final 10 days of the regular season. The problems started early, as the Panthers followed a victory in the season opener with five consecutive losses. They appeared to get back on track by going 3-0-1 in their next four games,...
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