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 ...

As South Florida sports legends go, it’s tough to top the one involving the Florida Panthers, Scott Mellanby and a rat who made the ultimate sacrifice so we could enjoy quality hockey. It’s a story ...

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 ...

One of the lasting images from Florida’s unexpected 1996 Stanley Cup run was the “Rat Trick” -- an homage to forward Scott Mellanby who, after killing a dressing room rat with his stick, scored two ...

Stream NBC 5 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 Scott ...