Paul Maurice Coaches 2000th NHL Game

0:00On March 25th, Paul Maurice hit a major milestone on Tuesday, coaching his 2000 NHL regular season game as head coach of the Florida Panthers. He reached a mark during a home match up against the Seattle Kraken, becoming only the second coach in league history to do so, right behind Hall of. Famer, Scottie Bowman, Panthers fans at Amherst Bank Arena erupted in a warm ovation during the first period to celebrate their coach. The team rolled out a special tribute video, packed with shoutouts from players and coaches across the NHL. Maurice kicked off his career back in 1995 with the Hartford Whalers, later guiding the Carolina Hurricanes, Winnipeg Jets, and Toronto Maple Leafs before landing in Florida for the 2023-2024 season, where he steered the Panthers to three straight. Stanley Cup finals and two championships in a row, you've been listening to NHL News today, AI Power Team Coverage.