Panthers back at work, resting and waiting for opponent

FORT LAUDERDALE — All players and coaches were at work on Wednesday at the Florida Panthers’ practice facility. Nobody was on the ice.

That’s a nice problem to have right now.

Florida will open the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs at home. That much is certain. The opponent — Boston or Toronto — couldn’t be determined until late Thursday night, at the earliest. And when Game 1 of the next series will happen is anybody’s guess.

So, the Panthers are resting and waiting.