The Florida Panthers have discovered a new wrinkle to their history of having rats thrown on the ice after a win.

What's not to love about customs and traditions in the NHL? Every team has its own rituals, either before puck drop or after ...

The Panthers' new tradition plays on Marchand's reputation as a "rat" -- but the celebration can trace its roots back almost ...

Marchand has long been affectionately known as a rat on the ice. Well, that affection really is dependent on the opponent and ...

Here's what to know: Why do Florida Panthers fans throw rats onto the ice? The rat-throwing tradition dates back to the Panthers' third season as an NHL franchise. Ahead of Florida's home opener ...

Florida Panthers revive their rat-throwing tradition. This time, they target Boston Bruins player Brad Marchand. Coach Paul ...

Brad Marchand won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins when he was 23. He and the Bruins played for it again when he was 25 ...

Paul Maurice after witnessing the Marchand tradition firsthand Thursday: "They're shooting them as hard as they can … It is ...

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 Mellanby spotted a rat running through the team's ...