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Panthers Can Benefit From Missing the Playoffs This Season

Panthers Can Benefit From Missing the Playoffs This Season

For the first time in two seasons, the NHL will have a new Stanley Cup Champion. The Florida Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins, 9-4, on Saturday.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 8
Habs Make Late Comeback and Beat Panthers In Shootout

Habs Make Late Comeback and Beat Panthers In Shootout

The Montreal Canadiens came from behind on Tuesday night thanks to a Nick Suzuki goal in the last minute in regulation to beat the depleted Florida Panthers 4-3 in the shootout.

Dmitry Kulikov News / Daily Faceoff / April 7
Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov to miss rest of season with broken finger

Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov to miss rest of season with broken finger

The injuries continue to pile up for the Florida Panthers, as head coach Paul Maurice announced after Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens that defenseman Dmitry Kulikov will miss the rest of the season due to a broken finger.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 8
Canadiens Show Grit in Comeback Win Over Panthers

Canadiens Show Grit in Comeback Win Over Panthers

Tuesday’s win over the Florida Panthers felt like one of those games that tells you as much about character as it does about systems. The Montreal Canadiens clawed back twice, showed real late-game composure, and got a big night from Jakub Dobes.

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Ryan McAllister News / Inside The Rink / April 7

ECHL: Ryan McAllister Named Player of the Week | 03/30-04/05/2026

The ECHL has named Wheeling Nailers forward Ryan McAllister as the ECHL Player of the Week for March 30th-April 5th. In two games last week, McAllister had three goals and three assists for six points.

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

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

Florida Panthers News / The Sick Podcast / April 7
The Habs Back In Action VS. The Decimated Panthers

The Habs Back In Action VS. The Decimated Panthers

The Montreal Canadiens (45-22-10) look to bounce back after a very rough performance against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, when they take on the injury-riddled Florida Panthers (37-37-3) tonight at the Bell Centre.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7
Panthers 'Won’t Sit Still' After Missing Playoffs This Season

Panthers 'Won’t Sit Still' After Missing Playoffs This Season

Expect the Florida Panthers to look at several options this summer, just a few weeks removed from officially missing the playoffs in 2025-26. Unhappy with how things ended, Florida is aware that injuries played a major role in their struggles, but GM Bill Zito also understands the team needs to improve.

Eetu Luostarinen News / Field Level Media / April 6
Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen fined $5K for high-sticking

Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen fined $5K for high-sticking

Florida forward Eetu Luostarinen was fined $5,000 on Monday for high-sticking Pittsburgh's Rickard Rakell. The incident occurred at 2:38 of the second period in the Panthers' 5-2 road loss to the Penguins on Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby extends record streak

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby extends record streak in win over Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins moved one step closer to clinching a spot in the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday with a second consecutive emphatic win over the Florida Panthers.

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Mikulas Hovorka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 5
Panthers Reassign Mikulas Hovorka

Panthers Reassign Mikulas Hovorka

The Panthers reassigned defenseman Mikulas Hovorka to AHL Charlotte on Sunday, according to a team announcement. He had played in Florida’s last two games in place of Dmitry Kulikov, who suffered a broken nose last Tuesday against the Senators.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5
Panthers officially eliminated from playoffs after back-to-back Stanley Cups

Panthers officially eliminated from playoffs after back-to-back Stanley Cups

The Florida Panthers were on top of the NHL for the past two seasons, but like they say, all good things must come to an end at some point. That’s what happened to them before the season even ended, as the Panthers have been officially eliminated from the playoffs after losing 9-4 to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 5
NHL Predictions: Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins, April 5th

NHL Predictions: Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins, April 5th

The Florida Panthers and the Pittsburgh Penguins clash in a rematch of yesterday’s game. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / April 5
Panthers make unfortunate history by missing playoffs

Panthers make unfortunate history by missing playoffs after back-to-back titles 

Instead of trying to reach the Stanley Cup Final for a fourth year in a row and win a third consecutive championship, the Panthers' 2025-26 season will end in disappointment.

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 4
Back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Panthers eliminated from playoff contention

Back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Panthers eliminated from playoff contention

For the first time since 2019, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will not feature the Florida Panthers, who were mathematically eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday after losing 9-4 to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3
Panthers could be spoilers as they open back-to-back set at Penguins

Panthers could be spoilers as they open back-to-back set at Penguins

The Florida Panthers start a five-game road trip Saturday in Pittsburgh on the verge of making history. Only this time, it's for a dubious distinction.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / April 2
Sergei Bobrovsky, Panthers deny Bruins late in tight win

Sergei Bobrovsky, Panthers deny Bruins late in tight win

Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves to lead the host Florida Panthers to a 2-1 win over the Bruins on Thursday night in Sunrise. Mackie Samoskevich and Sam Bennett scored for Florida (37-35-3, 77 points).

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2
Panthers Assessing Injuries To Aaron Ekblad, Dmitry Kulikov

Panthers Assessing Injuries To Aaron Ekblad, Dmitry Kulikov

The Florida Panthers have even more injuries to sort through after Tuesday night’s win over the Ottawa Senators. Defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Dmitry Kulikov were both injured in the matchup.

Dmitry Kulikov News / Field Level Media / April 2
Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov dealing with broken nose

Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov dealing with broken nose

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is dealing with a broken nose but could return to the ice this weekend. Kulikov, 35, has been ruled out of Thursday night's game against the visiting Boston Bruins.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 2
Panthers’ Ekblad, Kulikov add to team’s long list of injuries

Panthers’ Ekblad, Kulikov add to team’s long list of injuries

Things just continue to spiral for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. According to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now, the Florida Panthers are set to be without defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Dmitry Kulikov for Thursday night’s tilt against the Boston Bruins due to upper-body injuries.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1
Panthers Recall Tobias Bjornfot, Mikulas Hovorka

Panthers Recall Tobias Bjornfot, Mikulas Hovorka

The Florida Panthers need more depth with two additional defensemen out with injury. According to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now, the Panthers have recalled Tobias Björnfot and Mikulas Hovorka from the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1
Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

Those who blinked right after the opening face-off between the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers missed something historic.

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Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / March 31
Panthers’ Recent Slump Shows They are Waving the White Flag on the Season

Panthers’ Recent Slump Shows They are Waving the White Flag on the Season

The Florida Panthers continue to fall deeper down the standings. With a record of 35-35-3, they are second-to-last and a whopping 15 points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 31
Why Florida Panthers down year could be best possible thing for franchise

Why Florida Panthers down year could be best possible thing for franchise

It is a stunning reversal, and also one that is easily explainable when you dig down below the record. It is also potentially the best thing that could have happened for the long-term outlook of the franchise and its potential for even longer-term success.

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Aleksander Barkov News / Athlon Sports / March 31
Panthers Announce Aleksander Barkov Injury Update Before Senators Game

Panthers Announce Aleksander Barkov Injury Update Before Senators Game

The Florida Panthers are navigating the final stretch of the season virtually eliminated from postseason contention, sitting 15 points outside the wild-card places with a 35-35-3 record.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19
Panthers Not Budging on Bobrovsky’s Familiar Contract Pitch

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.

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