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Injury-ridden Panthers, with playoffs unlikely, welcome Wild

The Florida Panthers, who have won the past two Stanley Cup titles, never thought they'd be in their current predicament. But largely due to a multitude of injuries, the Panthers (35-32-3, 73 points) are on the brink of playoff elimination with a dozen games remaining in the regular season.

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Panthers' Anton Lundell (rib) likely out for rest of season

Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell likely will sit out the remainder of the season as he nurses a rib injury. Lundell is expected to be sidelined from two to six weeks for the Panthers (35-32,3, 73 points), who reside 12 points out of the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with 12 games remaining on their schedule.

Anton Lundell News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Panthers’ Lundell out 2-6 weeks with rib injury

It might be the end of the 2025-26 campaign for a talented scorer down in South Beach. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that forward Anton Lundell could miss anywhere from 2-6 weeks due to a rib injury.

Paul Maurice News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 25

Panthers coach Paul Maurice joins exclusive club with career milestone against Kraken

It has been a disappointing season for the Florida Panthers. Between the Panthers dealing with injuries and poor play, they are likely not going to be heading to the NHL Playoffs in 2026.

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Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / March 24

Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2,000th game

Vinnie Hinostroza scored the only goal in the shootout, and Paul Maurice coached his 2,000th game as the host Florida Panthers defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-4 on Tuesday night in Sunrise.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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

Paul Maurice News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Panthers’ Paul Maurice coaches 2,000th NHL regular season game

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice made NHL history on Tuesday night, as he became the second coach in NHL history to reach 2,000 games behind an NHL bench, joining Scotty Bowman.

Paul Maurice News / Breakaway on SI / March 24

Panthers HC Reaches 2,000 Games in Season of Adversity

Paul Maurice will join the most exclusive coaching fraternity in hockey history when the Florida Panthers host the Seattle Kraken. The 59-year-old becomes just the second coach ever to reach 2,000 regular-season games, joining Hall of Famer Scotty Bowman in a club nobody expected to expand.

Noah Gregor News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Panthers Recall Noah Gregor

The Panthers recalled winger Noah Gregor from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday, according to a team announcement. The veteran of over 300 NHL games has been stashed in the minors for over two months after clearing waivers in January, but now returns under emergency conditions to give Florida 12 forwards for their contest against the Kraken tonight.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Panthers’ Mikkola, Balinskis, Samoskevich to miss time with injuries

Some updates on the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. When speaking to the media on Monday, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that defensemen Niko Mikkola and Uvis Balinskis are both expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to injury.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 23

Niko Mikkola, Uvis Balinskis Out For Season

Niko Mikkola‘s and Uvis Balinskis‘ seasons are over. The Panthers defenders are both out four to six weeks with a knee injury and an undisclosed fracture, respectively, head coach Paul Maurice told Jameson Olive of NHL.com.

Paul Maurice News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

This Week in the NHL: Paul Maurice becomes Mr. 2,000

With 32 teams, games every night and countless narratives emerging, the NHL season can make one’s head spin, and it’s easy to miss out on the weekly storylines.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 22

Panthers’ A.J. Greer suspended three games for boarding

The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that Florida Panthers forward A.J. Greer has been suspended for three games for boarding Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / March 22

Florida Panthers Western Canada Road Trip Recap

After winning three straight games, the Panthers balanced it out by losing three of four games on their Western Canada road trip. Ironically, the only game they won was against Edmonton, where they iced a lineup that had their best defensive core that they’ve had all season.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 21

NHL gets it wrong with another discipline decision regarding Panthers' A.J. Greer

The NHL's Department of Player Safety just keeps getting things wrong.

Should Greer face a suspension for his hit on Flames' Connor Zary?

Flames defeat Panthers for seventh straight time at home

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 21

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Game

After a rough start to the Western Canada road trip, the Panthers got a win under their belt against their Stanley Cup rival, the Edmonton Oilers. Icing a lineup of their healthiest D-core since Game 2 of the season and a decently healthy forward group, the Panthers put together a performance to remind everyone what they’re still capable of.

Matthew Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Oilers Ripped for Lack of Response to Matthew Tkachuk and Panthers

Thursday night’s rematch of the last two Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers didn’t have as much juice as many expected coming into the season, but that doesn’t excuse the performance from the home team.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 20

Panthers rumors: Florida unwilling to give Sergei Bobrovsky a Brad Marchand-like contract

The Florida Panthers are unlikely to make the playoffs as the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Injuries have been a big reason why, with Aleksander Barkov missing the entire season and Matthew Tkachuk missing the first half of the year.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Panthers Not Budging on Bobrovsky’s Familiar Contract Pitch

As per a report by Elliotte Friedman in his 32 Thoughts written column, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has a specific extension in mind as he negotiates with the Florida Panthers.

Brad Marchand News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Can Panthers’ Brad Marchand Continue to Play at His Standard Next Season?

The Florida Panthers continue to fall down the standings in their title-defending 2025-26 season. With a record of 33-32-3, they sit 13 points behind the Detroit Red Wings for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Panthers, Paul Maurice Dealt Bad Brad Marchand News

The Florida Panthers continued their western road trip while trying to navigate a season disrupted by injuries. Defenseman Seth Jones returned to the lineup in Vancouver after missing 26 games with a fractured collarbone.

Nolan Foote News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 15

Florida Panthers To Recall Nolan Foote

The Florida Panthers have recalled forward Nolan Foote from their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, per Five Reasons Sports’ Alex Baumgartner. The move has not yet been officially confirmed by the team.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Panthers Should Target Keaton Verhoeff in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Florida Panthers are trying desperately to stay alive in the playoff race within the Eastern Conference. With a record of 33-29-3 and 69 points, they sit nine points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wildcard spot within the conference.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12

Bobrovsky Wants Deal Panthers Unwilling to Give, Was Not Trading Him a Mistake?

The Florida Panthers made one of the more interesting decisions at the NHL trade deadline when they chose not to move veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Rumors / March 5

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers Listening on Sergei Bobrovsky But Will He Be Traded?

It is a lost season for the Florida Panthers, who were looking to three-peat and create NHL history. However, injuries to Aleksander Barkov, Dmitry Kulikov (now back in the lineup), Tomas Nosek (back in the lineup), Seth Jones, and others have really derailed their season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1

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