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Cooper Black Makes NHL Debut as Panthers Fall 4-0 to Pittsburgh
Florida Panthers goalie Cooper Black, the tallest in NHL history, made his debut Thursday but stopped just 19 shots in a 4-0 shutout loss to Pittsburgh.
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Panthers Goalie Cooper Black, 6-Foot-9, Makes NHL Debut in Pittsburgh
Florida Panthers goalie Cooper Black, the tallest starter in NHL history at 6-foot-9, makes his league debut Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Kucherov Ties Stamkos at 1,137 Points as Lightning Beat Vegas 6-2
Nikita Kucherov tied Steven Stamkos' all-time Lightning scoring record Tuesday as Tampa Bay beat Vegas 6-2, improving to 7-2-0 on the season.
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Undrafted Dartmouth Goalie Cooper Black Makes NHL Debut for Panthers in Pittsburgh
Cooper Black, 25, becomes the first goalie to debut in net for the Florida Panthers since Spencer Knight in April 2021, starting Thursday in Pittsburgh.
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Panthers Lose Markstrom to Injury, Undrafted Dartmouth Goalie Set for NHL Debut
Florida Panthers starting goalie Jacob Markstrom is out 10-14 days with an upper-body injury, opening the door for undrafted Cooper Black's first NHL start.
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Kucherov's Two Goals Spark Lightning Comeback Win Over Canucks
Nikita Kucherov scored twice to erase a 2-0 deficit as Tampa Bay beat Vancouver 4-2, improving to 6-2-0 and staying perfect at home.
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Brady Tkachuk scores back-to-back hat tricks for Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk recorded back-to-back hat tricks, according to NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats released by the league.
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Brady Tkachuk's Second Straight Hat Trick Lifts Panthers Past Canucks in OT
Brady Tkachuk scored his second natural hat trick in as many games as Florida rallied from 2-0 down to beat Vancouver in overtime at Amerant Bank Arena.
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Brady Tkachuk's Second Straight Hat Trick Lifts Panthers Past Canucks in OT
Brady Tkachuk scored three straight goals, including an overtime winner, to give Florida a 3-2 comeback win over Vancouver at Amerant Bank Arena.
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Panthers Power Play Surges to 18.4% as Slumping Canucks Visit Sunrise
Florida's power play climbed from 3.6% to 18.4% after games vs. Columbus and Buffalo, setting up Thursday's home matchup with a five-game losing streak Vancouver.
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Brady Tkachuk Hat Trick Powers Florida Panthers Past Columbus 7-3
Brady Tkachuk scored three goals in 8:03 and Matthew Tkachuk added four assists as Florida routed Columbus 7-3 at Nationwide Arena.
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Panthers Lose 5-3 in Buffalo as Goalie Markstrom Exits After First Period
Jacob Markstrom left Florida's 5-3 loss to Buffalo after one period, with coach Paul Maurice saying the goalie 'tightened up' but downplaying any serious injury.
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Panthers Head North for Back-to-Back After First Regulation Loss
Florida Panthers sit 2-1-2 after a 4-1 home loss to Minnesota, with Eetu Luostarinen cleared and a road back-to-back starting Monday in Buffalo.
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Florida Panthers Power Play Ranks Last in NHL at 3.6 Percent After Five Games
The Florida Panthers have converted just 1 of 28 power play attempts through five games, a 3.6 percent rate that ranks dead last in the NHL.
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Brandon Hagel Hat Trick Lifts Lightning Past Islanders 5-3
Brandon Hagel scored three goals including the go-ahead tally with 1:44 left as Tampa Bay beat New York 5-3 for their fourth straight win.
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Aaron Ekblad Sets Florida Panthers All-Time Games Record at 807
Aaron Ekblad became the Florida Panthers' all-time games-played leader at 807, surpassing captain Sasha Barkov, who is out 6-8 weeks with a knee injury.
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Panthers Lose Marchand for Six Weeks, Barkov Already Sidelined
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand will miss six weeks with a lower-body injury, leaving the team without two key players to start the 2026-27 season.
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Carlson's Two Goals Power Lightning Past Wild 3-2, Sweep Homestand
John Carlson scored twice, including the Lightning's first power-play goal of the season, as Tampa Bay swept a three-game homestand with a 3-2 win over Minnesota.
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Carlson's Two Goals, Hildeby's 34 Saves Lift Lightning Past Wild 3-2
John Carlson scored twice, including the power-play winner, and Dennis Hildeby stopped 34 shots as Tampa Bay extended its win streak to three games.
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Florida Panthers Lead Atlantic Division After 4-Game Opening Road Point Streak
The Florida Panthers went 2-0-2 on their season-opening road trip, earning six of eight points to sit first in the Atlantic Division.
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Panthers Close Road Trip in LA With Mikkola's 400th Game on Line
Florida Panthers face the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, sitting 1-0-2 on the season with defenseman Niko Mikkola set for his 400th NHL game.
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Tkachuk, Markstrom Lead Panthers to 2-1 Win Over Kings in LA
Florida Panthers close a 2-0-2 road trip with a 2-1 win in Los Angeles as Jacob Markstrom posts 19 saves and Matthew Tkachuk scores the go-ahead goal.
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Panthers Captain Barkov Out 6-8 Weeks, No Surgery Needed After Oct. 1 Injury
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will miss six to eight weeks with a lower-body injury, avoiding surgery after getting hurt Oct. 1 against Carolina.
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Lightning Dominate Flyers 4-1, Outshoot Philadelphia 36-14
Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1, outshooting them 36-14 and controlling play for nearly three full periods.
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Panthers Captain Barkov Out 6-8 Weeks, No Surgery Needed After Knee Injury
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice says captain Sasha Barkov will miss 6-8 weeks with a knee injury but will not require surgery.
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Panthers Captain Barkov Out 6-8 Weeks, No Surgery Needed After Knee Injury
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice confirmed Aleksander Barkov will miss 6-8 weeks with a knee injury but will not require surgery, targeting a late November return.
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Lightning's Crozier Steps In for Injured Lilleberg Against Flyers
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Max Crozier makes his 2026-27 season debut Monday against Philadelphia after Emil Lilleberg was injured Saturday.
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Reinhart Moves to Center as Panthers Lean on Jones in LA Road Trip
Sam Reinhart shifts to center in Barkov's absence as Seth Jones logs 28:26 of ice time per game for the 1-0-2 Florida Panthers in Los Angeles.
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Panthers Coach Maurice Dismisses 10-12 Week Barkov Injury Timeline
Paul Maurice told reporters Monday not to trust a social media report projecting Sasha Barkov out 10-12 weeks with a left knee injury.
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Brad Marchand Returns From Surgery, Scores in Panthers OT Loss to Ducks
Brad Marchand scored his first goal of the season in his return from surgery, but the Florida Panthers fell 3-2 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks.
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Panthers' Brad Marchand Nearing Return After August Surgery
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice says veteran forward Brad Marchand is close to returning after August surgery, potentially ahead of the October timeline.
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Radko Gudas Returns to Anaheim as Florida Panther After Three Seasons as Ducks Captain
Defenseman Radko Gudas faces his former Anaheim Ducks team Sunday after serving as captain during a three-year rebuild that ended a seven-season playoff drought.
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Panthers Captain Barkov on LTIR at Least 10 Games After San Jose Injury
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov placed on LTIR after suffering an injury in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss at San Jose, out at least 10 games.
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Panthers Place Captain Barkov on LTIR, Out at Least 10 Games With Knee Injury
Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov is headed to Florida to see team doctors after sustaining a left knee injury Thursday in San Jose, sidelining him at least 10 games.
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Florida Panthers' Bokondji Imama Earns Roster Spot After 400 Minor League Games
Winger Bokondji Imama, signed to a two-way deal, beat the odds to make the Florida Panthers' Opening Night roster after a career in the minors.
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Panthers Captain Barkov Injured, Faces MRI as Florida Navigates $104M Cap Crunch
Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov sustained a left leg injury and faces an MRI in southern California, leaving the cap-strapped team with limited roster options.
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Panthers Captain Barkov Hurt Again in San Jose, Awaits Friday Evaluation
Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov left Thursday's game in San Jose with a left leg injury, one season after missing all of 2025-26 with a reconstructed knee.
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Lightning Drop 2026-27 Opener 5-1 to Rangers at Madison Square Garden
Tampa Bay went 0-for-7 on the power play and allowed three first-period goals in a 5-1 season-opening loss to New York at Madison Square Garden.
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Panthers Send Schmid to Net as Road Trip Hits San Jose Thursday
Florida Panthers backup Akira Schmid starts Thursday against the Sharks after Jacob Markstrom's shutout in a 1-0 overtime win at Carolina.
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Panthers Rally From 3-0 Down, Lose Barkov to Injury in OT Loss
Florida Panthers erased a 3-0 deficit but lost captain Aleksander Barkov to injury and fell 4-3 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center.
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Barkov Injures Left Knee as Panthers Fall to Sharks 4-3 in OT
Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov left Thursday's game against San Jose with an apparent left knee injury, one season after reconstructive right knee surgery.
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Seth Jones Skates 4.43 Miles in Panthers' 1-0 OT Win Over Hurricanes
Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones led all NHL opening-night players with 4.43 miles skated and 28:59 of ice time in a 1-0 overtime win over Carolina.
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Florida Panthers Face Rebuilt San Jose Sharks on Second Opening Night
The Florida Panthers travel to San Jose for Game 2 of the season, facing a Sharks team that went 2-0 against Florida last year and has added veteran muscle.
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Brad Marchand Ahead of Schedule After Surgery, Could Return Before October Ends
Panthers coach Paul Maurice says Brad Marchand is recovering faster than expected from August surgery and could return before the end of October.
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Markstrom Shuts Out Hurricanes in Panthers Return After 4,955 Days
Jacob Markstrom stopped all 15 shots in a 1-0 overtime win over Carolina, becoming the fourth-oldest goalie to blank a team in an NHL season opener.
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Forsling's OT Goal With 4.3 Seconds Left Gives Panthers 1-0 Win in Raleigh
Gustav Forsling scored his 60th career goal with 4.3 seconds left in overtime as Florida shut out Carolina 1-0 in the NHL season opener.
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Barkov Returns as Panthers Open 2026-27 Season Against Champion Hurricanes
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov plays his first game since April 2025 as Florida opens against Stanley Cup champion Carolina in Raleigh.
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Barkov Returns From Knee Injury, Panthers Beat Hurricanes 1-0 in OT
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov played his first NHL game since the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, logging 20:32 of ice time in a 1-0 overtime win.
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Forsling OT Goal With 4.3 Seconds Left Lifts Panthers Past Hurricanes 1-0
Defenseman Gus Forsling scored with 4.3 seconds left in overtime as the Florida Panthers opened the season with a 1-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Forsling OT Goal With 4.3 Seconds Left Spoils Hurricanes' Banner Night
Gus Forsling's overtime winner with 4.3 seconds left gave the Florida Panthers a 1-0 win in Carolina on the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup banner-raising night.
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Panthers to Honor Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Banner Before NHL Opener
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice confirmed his team will take the ice for Carolina's Stanley Cup banner ceremony before Tuesday's 2026-27 NHL season opener in Raleigh.
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Brady Tkachuk cleared to play in Panthers' season opener vs. Hurricanes
Brady Tkachuk is healthy and in the lineup as the Florida Panthers open the 2026-27 NHL season Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Florida Panthers Open 2026-27 NHL Season Against Cup Champion Hurricanes
The Florida Panthers open the 2026-27 NHL season Tuesday in Raleigh against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, live on ESPN at 5 p.m.
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All Eight Florida Panthers Waiver Players Clear, Headed to Charlotte
All eight Florida Panthers players placed on waivers Sunday cleared Monday's 2 p.m. deadline, giving the defending contenders roster flexibility heading into opening night.
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Florida Panthers Open 2026-27 Season Tuesday Against Carolina Hurricanes
The Florida Panthers head to Raleigh for Tuesday's season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes, with Brady Tkachuk expected back after missing time with tightness.
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Panthers Cut Reinhardt, Veteran Imama Wins Fourth-Line Spot for Opener
Florida Panthers placed Cole Reinhardt on waivers Sunday, with veteran Bokondji Imama claiming the fourth-line role ahead of Tuesday's season opener in Raleigh.
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Florida Panthers Face Roster Cuts After 3-2 Preseason Loss to Tampa Bay
The Florida Panthers must set their 23-man opening roster by 5 p.m. Monday, forcing difficult waiver decisions after a 3-2 shootout loss to Tampa Bay.
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Panthers End Preseason 2-0-2 After Shootout Loss to Lightning in Sunrise
Florida Panthers finished preseason 2-0-2 after a 3-2 shootout loss to Tampa Bay in Sunrise, with young players impressing ahead of Tuesday's opener in Raleigh.
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Panthers' Forsling enters 10th NHL season with elite defensive numbers
Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling heads into his 10th NHL season with a +161 plus/minus and a Season Opener Tuesday in Raleigh.
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Panthers Open 2026-27 Season $896K Over Cap With Roster Spots Still Undecided
Florida Panthers enter their season opener Tuesday against Carolina $896,000 over the cap with Brad Marchand on LTIR and three roster spots still unsettled.
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Jansen Harkins Battles for Lightning Roster Spot at Tampa Training Camp
Forward Jansen Harkins, 29, is pushing for an opening night spot with Tampa Bay on a one-year deal after posting 8 points in 44 games with Anaheim.
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Panthers Veteran Boko Imama Eyes Roster Spot After Strong Preseason
Bokondji Imama, 30, is pushing for a Florida Panthers roster spot in his 10th pro season after impressing coach Paul Maurice in preseason camp.
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Panthers Coach Maurice Backs Vilmanis for Top-9 Role in 2026-27 Season
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice says 22-year-old Sandis Vilmanis is ready for a top-9 NHL role after posting 17 goals and 38 points in Charlotte last season.
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Panthers Sign Finnish Forward Samu Salminen to Two-Year Entry-Level Deal
Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito signed 23-year-old Finnish forward Samu Salminen to a two-year entry-level contract after his standout season at University of Denver.
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Florida Panthers Beat Carolina 6-3 as Barkov Returns in Preseason Opener
The Florida Panthers opened the 2026 preseason with a 6-3 win over Carolina, highlighted by Sasha Barkov's return and Brady Tkachuk's three-point night.
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Lightning Prospect Sam O'Reilly, 20, Eyes NHL Spot After Memorial Cup MVPs
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Sam O'Reilly, 20, practiced with NHL veterans Saturday as the team prepares for its preseason opener against Nashville.
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Lightning prospect Dylan Duke eyes NHL roster spot after 32-goal AHL season
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Dylan Duke scored 32 goals and 59 points for Syracuse last season and is pushing for an NHL roster spot in 2026-27 training camp.
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Panthers Name Former Quinnipiac Goalie Noah Altman as Team's First Full-Time EBUG
The Florida Panthers have quietly hired 25-year-old former Quinnipiac University goalie Noah Altman as the team's first full-time Emergency Backup Goalie under a new NHL rule.
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Jacob Markstrom returns to Florida Panthers net after 12-year absence
Jacob Markstrom, 36, is back with the Florida Panthers as starting goalie after 12 years away, reuniting with captain Sasha Barkov at training camp in Fort Lauderdale.
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Panthers' Marchand to Miss All of October Rehabbing From August Surgery
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice says 38-year-old Brad Marchand will rehab through October after August surgery. Jonah Gadjovich out indefinitely.
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Panthers Forward Gadjovich Out Indefinitely With Unresolved Neck Issue
Florida Panthers forward Jonah Gadjovich remains sidelined indefinitely as coach Paul Maurice says the team is still searching for answers.
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Florida Panthers Ditch Shield Logo for Bold New Center Ice Design in Sunrise
The Florida Panthers unveiled a new center ice logo at Amerant Bank Arena featuring the panther head instead of the traditional shield.
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Panthers Open Training Camp Under New NHL Rules With 84-Game Season Ahead
Florida Panthers begin a shortened training camp in Fort Lauderdale under a new CBA that extends the regular season to 84 games.
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Panthers GM Zito Says Brad Marchand Will Return Early in Season
Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito says Brad Marchand is expected back early in the season after offseason surgery for an undisclosed injury.
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Panthers Open Camp Without Bobrovsky for First Time Since 2019
Captain Sasha Barkov says goodbye to Sergei Bobrovsky and welcomes Jacob Markstrom as Panthers open training camp in Fort Lauderdale.
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Tkachuk Brothers Hit Ice Together as Panthers Open Training Camp
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk skate as NHL teammates for the first time as the Florida Panthers open training camp in Fort Lauderdale.
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Panthers Star Brad Marchand to Miss Season Opener After August Surgery
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand will miss the start of the 2026-27 season after undergoing surgery in August for hip and sports hernia issues.
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Sasha Barkov Returns to Panthers After Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Panthers captain Sasha Barkov is back in Fort Lauderdale for training camp after missing all of last season with a torn ACL and MCL.
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Lightning Sign AHL Veteran Kole Lind to Professional Tryout Agreement
Tampa Bay Lightning sign forward Kole Lind, a 27-year-old AHL veteran with 454 career games and 319 points, to a professional tryout agreement.
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Tkachuk Vows Panthers Won't Miss Playoffs Again as Camp Opens
Matthew Tkachuk says Panthers are 'more motivated than ever' after missing 2025-26 playoffs, with training camp opening in Fort Lauderdale.
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Brady Tkachuk Dons Panthers Uniform, Says Team Motivated After Missing Playoffs
Brady Tkachuk spoke publicly for the first time as a Florida Panther, describing a motivated team eager to rebound after missing the playoffs.
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Florida Panthers Open Camp in Fort Lauderdale After Missing Playoffs by 15 Points
The two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers report to Fort Lauderdale camp Sept. 17 after their longest offseason since 2019.
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Panthers Unlikely to Pursue Hellebuyck After Locking In Two Goalies
Connor Hellebuyck's trade request from the Winnipeg Jets won't land him in South Florida, where the Panthers already committed $8 million to two goalies.
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Florida Panthers Land 15 National TV Games for 2026-27 NHL Season
The Florida Panthers will appear in at least 15 national TV broadcasts during the 2026-27 NHL season, opening at Carolina on Sept. 29.
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Florida Panthers Land 15 National TV Games, Open NHL Season Sept. 29
The Florida Panthers will appear in 15 nationally televised games in 2026-27, opening the entire NHL season against Carolina on ESPN.
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Panthers Training Camp Opens Sept. 17 With Laine PTO Speculation
Florida Panthers open training camp in Fort Lauderdale Sept. 17 as speculation swirls around a possible PTO offer to former 40-goal scorer Patrik Laine.
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Panthers Captain Barkov Ranked No. 5 NHL Center Ahead of Return From Knee Surgery
Sasha Barkov returns to the Florida Panthers after reconstructive knee surgery, ranked No. 5 center by NHL Network ahead of training camp.
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Panthers Earn 'A' Grade in NHL Front Office Poll After Brady Tkachuk Trade
Florida Panthers ranked among top four NHL front offices after blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade and back-to-back Stanley Cups.
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Panthers Could Audition Patrik Laine After Marchand Surgery
With Brad Marchand facing extended absence after surgery, the Florida Panthers may offer Patrik Laine a tryout at Fort Lauderdale training camp.
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Panthers Forward Brad Marchand Has Surgery, May Miss Season Opener
Brad Marchand revealed he underwent surgery for a lingering lower body injury, putting his availability for the Panthers' Sept. 29 opener in question.
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Florida Panthers Single Game Tickets for 2026-27 Season Go On Sale Aug. 13
Florida Panthers announce single game tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Thursday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.
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Stanley Cup Champion Tomas Nosek Leaves Florida Panthers for Czechia
Tomas Nosek, 33, ends his NHL career after 514 games and signs with HC Dynamo Pardubice in the Czech Extraliga.
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Panthers Center Anton Lundell's Brother Kasper Signs AHL Deal With Charlotte
Kasper Lundell, younger brother of Florida Panthers center Anton, signed a one-year AHL contract with the Charlotte Checkers.
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Florida Panthers Lock Down Roster Through 2030, Eye Tkachuk Extension
The Florida Panthers have most of their roster signed through 2029-30, with Brady Tkachuk's extension the next major piece of business.
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Panthers Sign Goaltender Akira Schmid to Two-Year Deal From Vegas
Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito signs 26-year-old goaltender Akira Schmid to a two-year contract after his 34-game season with the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Panthers Lock In Goalie Tandem, Sign Akira Schmid to $2M Deal
Florida Panthers sign backup goalie Akira Schmid to a two-year, $2 million per season deal, avoiding arbitration and cutting cap costs.
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Panthers Re-Sign 6-Foot-6 Defenseman Hovorka After NHL Debut Season
Florida Panthers sign defenseman Mikulas Hovorka to a one-year, two-way contract after his four-game NHL debut last season.
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Panthers Suspend Equipment Manager Teddy Richards After Broward Arrest
Florida Panthers equipment manager Teddy Richards, 43, was arrested in Coral Springs on domestic violence and 911 misuse charges.
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Panthers Open 2026-27 Season on Road, Face Bobrovsky in Sunrise March 6
The Florida Panthers' 84-game 2026-27 schedule features 42 home games in Sunrise, a grueling early road stretch, and Sergei Bobrovsky's return.
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Lightning Hire Bellemare as Development Specialist After 700-Game NHL Career
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare joins Tampa Bay Lightning as player development specialist after retiring from a 700-game NHL career.
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Lightning Hire 700-Game Veteran Bellemare as Player Development Specialist
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, who played 153 games for Tampa Bay, joins the Lightning's development staff after retiring this summer.
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Panthers Coach Maurice Slots Brady Tkachuk With Barkov, Reinhart for Opener
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice will start newly acquired Brady Tkachuk alongside Sasha Barkov and Sam Reinhart on the top line for opening night.
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Brady Tkachuk Gets No. 8, Gudas Sparks Panthers Number Shuffle
Radko Gudas' return to the Florida Panthers triggered a chain reaction of jersey number changes across the roster this offseason.
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Panthers Add Enforcer Hathaway, NHL's No. 2 All-Time Hitter, via Trade
Florida Panthers acquired forward Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers, adding 1,921 career hits to their back-to-back Stanley Cup roster.
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Radko Gudas Signs Six-Year Deal to Rejoin Panthers in Fort Lauderdale
Defenseman Radko Gudas, 36, inks a six-year extension with the Florida Panthers after being traded from the Anaheim Ducks.
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Markstrom Returns to Panthers 12 Years After Trade, Replaces Bobrovsky
Jacob Markstrom rejoins the Florida Panthers as starting goalie after a trade from New Jersey, returning where he was drafted in 2008.
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Panthers Lock Up Eetu Luostarinen With Eight-Year Extension
Florida Panthers sign two-way forward Eetu Luostarinen to an eight-year extension, keeping a key piece of back-to-back Cup teams in Fort Lauderdale.
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Panthers Sign Defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to One-Year, Two-Way Deal
Florida Panthers sign defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, adding AHL depth on the blue line.
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Panthers Trade for Goaltender Jacob Markstrom, Ending Bobrovsky Era in Sunrise
Florida Panthers acquire goaltender Jacob Markstrom and forward Angus Crookshank from New Jersey Devils in exchange for three forwards.
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Panthers Draft Ryder Cali, Born in Switzerland, Raised on Cayman Roller Hockey
Florida Panthers selected Ryder Cali 48th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, a player whose mother played pro hockey while pregnant with him.
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Panthers Draft Lithuanian-Born Prospect 40th Overall at 2026 NHL Draft
Florida Panthers selected Simas Ignatavicius, born in Memphis and raised in Lithuania, in the second round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
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Lightning Trade Up to Land Top Target Kulebiakin at 2026 NHL Draft
Tampa Bay Lightning traded up six spots to select forward Oleg Kulebiakin 52nd overall, adding six prospects on Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft.
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Brady Tkachuk Trade to Florida Panthers Reopens Stanley Cup Window
Brady Tkachuk's trade to the Florida Panthers reunites him with brother Matthew, boosting the team's Stanley Cup contention.
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Brady Tkachuk Picks No. 8 With Florida Panthers, Not Father's No. 7
Brady Tkachuk will wear No. 8 with the Florida Panthers after Dmitry Kulikov already holds his career No. 7.
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Florida Panthers Land Brady Tkachuk in Blockbuster Trade With Ottawa
The Florida Panthers acquired Ottawa captain Brady Tkachuk for three first-round picks, reuniting him with brother Matthew in South Florida.
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Lightning Prospect Rautiainen Breaks 30-Year Liiga Record, Eyes NHL Roster
Benjamin Rautiainen's 77-point Liiga season broke Saku Koivu's under-21 record and positions him for Tampa Bay's fall training camp.
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Panthers Add Finnish Defenseman Pieniniemi in Trade With Penguins
Florida Panthers acquire 21-year-old defenseman Emil Pieniniemi from Pittsburgh, sending forward Oliver Okuliar's rights in exchange.
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Florida Panthers, JetBlue Extend Partnership With New Spaces at Amerant Bank Arena
The Florida Panthers and JetBlue renewed their multi-year partnership, adding a Champions Club and JetBlue Landing fan lounge at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.
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Lightning's Kucherov Wins Second Hart Trophy as NHL's Most Valuable Player
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Memorial Trophy for the second time, joining an elite group of repeat NHL MVPs.
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Panthers Lock Up 6-8 Goaltender Cooper Black on Two-Year Extension
Florida Panthers sign goaltender Cooper Black to a two-year, two-way contract extension through the 2027-28 season after strong AHL campaign.
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Lightning's Vasilevskiy Highlighted for Vezina-Worthy 2025-26 Season
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is drawing Vezina Trophy attention after a standout 2025-26 NHL season.
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Lightning's Vasilevskiy Wins Second Vezina Trophy After NHL-Best 39 Wins
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy captured his second career Vezina Trophy after leading the NHL with 39 victories this season.
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Panthers End Bruins' Four-Game Win Streak 2-1 at Amerant Bank Arena
Sergei Bobrovsky made 15 saves in the third period as Florida Panthers defeated Boston Bruins 2-1 in Sunrise, ending Boston's four-game winning streak.