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Canada’s men’s hockey team is making a change for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 4

Tkachuk Brothers Poised to Lead Team USA at Olympics

The Tkachuk family is hockey royalty. Keith Tkachuk, the patriarch of the family, accomplished a great deal during his 18-year professional career, including four trips to the Olympics.

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Panthers’ Marchand to miss game against Bruins; Bennett set to return

Some roster updates for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. When speaking to the media, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that forward Brad Marchand will not be in the lineup on Wednesday night when the team takes on the Boston Bruins.

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In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 3

Sam Bennett To The Olympics – Replacing Anthony Cirelli

The Panthers’ number of Olympians is now up to 10, as it was announced on Tuesday that Sam Bennett would be replacing the injured Anthony Cirelli. The general consensus from hockey fans when Team Canada announced its roster was that Bennett was snubbed of a roster spot.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3

Desperate Panthers face Bruins team looking to rebound from tough loss

Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk is nothing if not honest. "We're in trouble right now," Tkachuk told reporters Monday after Florida's 5-3 loss to the visiting Buffalo Sabres.

Matthew Tkachuk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 3

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk declares Sabres ‘more skilled’ after 5-3 loss

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Panthers’ Bennett replaces Lightning’s Cirelli on Canada’s Olympic team

Canada’s men’s hockey team is making a change for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic tournament, naming Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett to the lineup as

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

The Panthers are running out of time to make the playoffs

The Florida Panthers lost again Monday night, this time in a 5-3 effort to a Buffalo Sabres squad that’s trending upwards as we get into the final stretch of the 2025-26 regular season.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Matthew Tkachuk Delivers Blunt Message After Fourth Straight Loss

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk spoke after the team’s fourth straight loss, giving a clear view of their current struggles. The Panthers, who won back-to-back Stanley Cups in the last two seasons, have struggled this year.

Florida Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Matthew Tkachuk issues a warning to the Panthers after injury news

Things just got worse on Monday for the Florida Panthers.

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Sam Bennett News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Panthers’ Sam Bennett exits game with upper-body injury

The Florida Panthers suffered multiple losses in Monday’s 5-3 defeat to the Buffalo Sabres. The team announced that center Sam Bennett left the game with an upper-body, and he did not return.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 1

Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jeremy Swayman have rare goalie fight

Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jeremy Swayman spice up outdoor NHL game with rare goalie fight

Sunday's Stadium Series game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins had one of the most outrageous moments in outdoor game history.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 1

Could Panthers Shake Up Core to Make Room for Artemi Panarin?

The latest development in the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes is a nightmare for the rest of the NHL: his preferred landing spot is the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 30

Panthers, Jets take measure of desperation into rematch

It's late January, but there's still work to be done for both the Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets just to move into playoff position. With each looking to rebound from their latest defeat, the Panthers host the Jets on Saturday in Sunrise, Fla.

Florida Panthers News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Brad Marchand’s Latest Injury Has Team Canada Sweating

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand became a major talking point on Thursday night after he exited the game early against the St. Louis Blues due to an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Panthers Are Unlikely to Trade for Artemi Panarin

The Florida Panthers are fighting for a playoff spot with five games left before the Olympic break. With a record of 28-21-3 and 59 points, they are six points behind the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens for the wild-card spots in the Eastern Conference in their quest for a third straight Stanley Cup.

Brad Morrison News / Inside The Rink / January 28

ECHL: Bloomington Bison Acquire Brad Morrison

The Bloomington Bison have acquired center Brad Morrison from the Allen Americans in exchange for future considerations. Morrison, 29, has four goals and 10 assists for 14 points in 32 games with Allen.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 28

Panthers test perseverance with visit to banged-up Blues

During their climb up the Eastern Conference standings, the Florida Panthers had to become road warriors. The Panthers have won six of their last seven away contests heading into their visit to the depleted St.

Brad Marchand News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Panthers Activate Brad Marchand Off IR

What started as a day-to-day injury turned into a considerably longer absence for Panthers winger Brad Marchand. However, it appears the counter will stop at two-and-a-half weeks as the team has activated him off injured reserve, according to the NHL’s Media Site.

Uvis Balinskis News / The Hockey Writers / January 24