It took them several attempts, but on the final day of the regular season, the Florida Panthers were able to say that they're Southeast Division champions. Even still, the perception that they backed into that title and aren't worthy of the No. 3 seed holds strong, and they'll no doubt be considered an underdog against the New Jersey Devils when the 2012 NHL playoff series between the two clubs gets underway Friday evening.
NHL Playoffs 2012, Florida Panthers Vs. New Jersey Devils: Game Schedule, TV Coverage And More
Despite holding the higher seed and a division title, there’s no doubt that the Florida Panthers are considered underdogs to the New Jersey Devils in Round 1 of the 2012 NHL playoffs.
Here’s the full series schedule:
| Friday, April 13 | 7 p.m. | New Jersey at Florida | NHL Network, TSN |
| Sunday, April 15 | 7:30 p.m. | New Jersey at Florida | NBC Sports Network, TSN |
| Tuesday, April 17 | 7 p.m. | Florida at New Jersey | NHL Network, TSN |
| Thursday, April 19 | 7 p.m. | Florida at New Jersey | NHL Network, TSN |
| *Saturday, April 21 | 6:30 p.m. | New Jersey at Florida | NHL Network, TSN |
| *Tuesday, April 24 | TBD | Florida at New Jersey | TBD |
| *Thursday, April 26 | TBD | New Jersey at Florida | TBD |
For more on the Devils, check in with SB Nation New York and In Lou We Trust. For more on the Panthers, check in with Litter Box Cats.
See More:
