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The Florida Panthers are trying to skate toward a third consecutive Stanley Cup championship this season. Florida has had their share of struggles during this campaign, and that was the case again on Monday night. The Panthers dropped a 5-3 game to the Buffalo Sabres. Following the contest, Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk made a bold […]

Although Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett was originally snubbed by Team Canada for the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, the 29-year-old will indeed be joining the Canadians in Europe later this week. Bennett will replace Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli, who was injured in the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on […]

The Florida Panthers are trying to climb up the standings before the Olympic break. Unfortunately, things have not gone their way recently. And they have gone from bad to worse with Monday night’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Florida saw Sam Bennett leave the game with an injury, and he did not return to the […]

The struggling Florida Panthers star center Sam Bennett’s night is over against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers announced that Bennett will not return to the contest due to an injury. “Florida Panthers Sam Bennett (upper body) won’t return tonight vs. Buffalo,” the team shared via […]

The 2026 iteration of the NHL Stadium Series might be one of the best outdoor hockey games ever played. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins treated the sold out crowd at Raymond James Stadium to a tilt for the ages on Sunday night, with the Bolts overcoming a four-goal deficit to win 6-5 in […]

The Florida Panthers are not having the season they envisioned when raising their second straight Stanley Cup back in June. Aleksander Barkov has missed the entire season due to an ACL injury suffered in training camp. Matthew Tkachuk just came back from an injury of his own. And the team is missing other important depth […]

The New York Rangers are in the process of tearing down the house as they endure a lost season and the Florida Panthers may be a beneficiary. The Rangers were a Stanley Cup favorite just a few short seasons ago and the belief was they would have a bounce-back season this year after failing to […]

The Florida Panthers are hoping to skate to their third consecutive Stanley Cup championship this season. Florida has had to play a substantial amount of time without their captain, Aleksander “Sasha” Barkov. Panthers fans are getting some good news, as Barkov was seen skating Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale. Video of Barkov was released by Panthers […]

For the first time in the 22-year history of National Hockey League outdoor games, the festivities will take over Raymond James Stadium in the Sunshine State this Sunday. Exactly 30 days after the New York Rangers shellacked the Florida Panthers in Miami, the surging Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins will do battle in the […]

The Florida Panthers opened a three-game road trip with a gritty 2-1 shootout victory versus the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday at Canada Life Centre. The win improved Florida’s record to 26-20-3, while Winnipeg fell to 20-23-7. The game unfolded as a defensive battle from the opening faceoff. The first period ended scoreless, as both teams […]

Team USA has made its first roster adjustment ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan after Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones was ruled out because of injury. USA Hockey announced Wednesday that Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe has been selected to take Jones’ place on the U.S. men’s Olympic ice hockey team. Jones has […]

The Florida Panthers saw Matthew Tkachuk return to the ice on Monday night against the San Jose Sharks. Tkachuk had not skated this season due to injuries suffered during Florida’s Stanley Cup run last spring. His return could not have come at a better time, either, with the Panthers sitting near the bottom of the […]

The loudest roar at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday night didn’t come during a goal or a save. It came the moment Matthew Tkachuk stepped onto the ice for his first shift of the season. After months away recovering from surgery, the Florida Panthers winger returned to game action and instantly brought the edge that […]

One of the most highly-anticipated trades of the 2025-26 NHL season got over the finish line on Sunday, with Rasmus Andersson being shipped to the first place he was ever linked to — the Vegas Golden Knights. The Swedish defenseman has been a heart and soul player for the Calgary Flames since being selected by […]

The Florida Panthers have won two consecutive Stanley Cups, but this season has not been as kind to them. Injuries have piled up, leaving Florida four points out of the playoffs. But just in time for the Olympics and a playoff push, the Panthers are getting Matthew Tkachuk back from injury. “Tkachuk confirms he’s playing […]

Uvis Balinskis has stepped up on the Florida Panthers’ blue line amid a slew of injuries in 2025-26 — and he was rewarded for it on Friday. Player and club agreed to a two-year, $1.75 million contract extension that will keep the Latvian defenseman in town through the end of the 2027-28 campaign. The pact […]

The 2026 Olympic Games in Milan are just weeks away, and a recent injury has rocked Team Canada. Despite a good report from Jon Cooper on Tuesday, Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point may miss the tournament. If he cannot make it, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reports that Sam Bennett and Connor Bedard will be […]

It is an exciting time to be a sports fan in the Miami, Florida area. The Florida Panthers have won back-to-back Stanley Cups, and could be welcoming Matthew Tkachuk back to the lineup soon. Meanwhile, the Miami Hurricanes are in the College Football Playoff National Title Game. This has caused a little bit of a […]

When the Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams in the middle of December, sitting 14-14-4 and at the bottom of the NHL’s Eastern Conference, it looked like yet another postseason-less spring awaited in Western New York. But fast forward four weeks — and a ridiculous 13 wins in 14 games — and the Sabres […]

The New York Rangers are near the bottom of the Eastern Conference with two months to go before the NHL trade deadline. While there is time to go, injuries to Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox make their uphill climb even harder. That could mean the Rangers trade Artemi Panarin at the March deadline. These are […]

The Florida Panthers are coming off a 4-1 loss on the road at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, but that’s not the only concern for the reigning Stanley Cup champions. Panthers star and veteran forward Brad Marchand was not able to finish the meeting with the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena […]

In the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Florida Panthers eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round. It ended up being the last game for Mitch Marner with the Leafs, as Marner was sent to the Vegas Golden Knights. Now, Brad Marchand is revisiting Marner leaving Toronto. “It’s unfortunate the fans ran Marner out […]

One of the most surprising omissions from Team Canada’s Olympics roster was Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett. Bennett played a key role in last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off victory, won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Florida Panthers, and was last season’s Conn Smythe Trophy winner. It’s hard to find a forward more worthy of a […]

The Florida Panthers are just outside of the playoff picture, but could be getting a key reinforcement soon. Matthew Tkachuk recently returned to practice, but was wearing a non-contact jersey. Now, it is being reported that Tkachuk has taken another step towards his season debut, being cleared for contact. Tkachuk participated in the morning skate […]

In a shocking move at the NHL trade deadline during the 2024-25 season, the Florida Panthers made a surprise trade, acquiring Brad Marchand. The Panthers then made another unexpected move after winning the Stanley Cup, re-signing Marchand to a six-year $31.5 million contract in the offseason. Now, Marchand is saying he nearly did not return […]

What on earth has happened to the reigning President’s Trophy winners in 2025-26? After championing last year’s regular season for the first time ever on the back of Hart Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, the Winnipeg Jets authored a miraculous Game 7 comeback against the St. Louis Blues before bowing out to the Dallas Stars in […]

The Florida Panthers lost the Winter Classic 5-1 to the New York Rangers. In that game, Panthers defenseman Seth Jones left the game with an upper-body injury. Just days after being named to Team USA for the upcoming Olympics, Jones has hit the shelf. Paul Maurice provided an update on the defenseman. “Jones is week […]

The Calgary Flames have won five of their last seven games to keep them in the playoff race. Still, the team is three points out of a playoff spot, but four teams stand between them and the last wild card position. This has led to rumors of Flames players being moved, including Nazem Kadri. If […]

The Florida Panthers dropped a game in the 2026 Winter Classic to the New York Rangers, 5-1. Despite the loss, Florida’s players and coaches enjoyed the experience. It was the first time the Panthers ever played in an outdoor game, per NHL.com. “This was an incredible event,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. “I can’t believe […]

The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers are currently battling it out in the 2026 Winter Classic. The NHL’s marquee outdoor contest is making its southernmost voyage this year. And it’s sure to be a quality game between two teams hunting for the postseason. Unfortunately, Florida may be without defenseman Seth Jones. Jones was seen […]

Considering all the injuries they have weathered during the 2025-26 NHL season, the Florida Panthers (21-15-3) should not feel too worried about their standings placement. The two-time reigning Stanley Cup champions are just one point behind the Buffalo Sabres for the final Wild Card slot in the Eastern Conference. Most importantly, they are starting to […]

There are a lot of positives to take into 2026 for the Anaheim Ducks, as they enter the New Year in a playoff position. New coach Joel Quenneville is in the Jack Adams conversation, and young stars like Cutter Gauthier have exploded. But Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has not flourished, and could be moved before […]

The Florida Panthers have bounced back from a sluggish start to the season to join the Eastern Conference playoff race. They have done it without key players due to injury, including their captain. According to David Dwork of The Hockey News, Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has resumed skating after suffering an ACL injury in training […]

The Florida Panthers have bounced back from a sluggish start to join the Eastern Conference playoff race. Despite a recent surge, one of their key players has been left off Team Canada for the upcoming Olympics. Panthers’ Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sam Bennett won’t be heading to Milan, which left many insiders stunned. “Biggest surprise […]

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand will not face supplemental discipline from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for his overtime elbow to the head of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson on Tuesday. The league chose not to issue a hearing, fine, or suspension, which means Marchand will be available for the high-profile 2026 Winter Classic […]

The Florida Panthers wrapped up 2025 on a painful note with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena. Florida looked in control with a 2-0 lead and five minutes left in regulation, but the Panthers let it slip away. Montreal stormed back and sealed the win on Nick […]

The Florida Panthers extended their strong run of form on Monday night, but head coach Paul Maurice was quick to acknowledge that the performance itself was far from seamless. After Florida erased another third-period deficit to defeat the Washington Capitals 5-3 at Amerant Bank Arena, Maurice offered a candid assessment of how the game unfolded. […]

The Winter Classic has become a staple on the National Hockey League calendar since the first outdoor game took place all the way back in 2008. And for the first time in history — a full 18 years after the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres in Orchard Park, NY — the event will be heading […]

The Florida Panthers will host the New York Rangers in the 2026 Winter Classic at loanDepot park in Miami on January 2, and left wing Brad Marchand recently opened up about his past experiences with outdoor games. “They’re the games you remember,” Marchand told Nicholas J. Cotsonika of NHL.com. “I’ve played a lot of games […]