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Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk gets real on how he felt in season debut vs. Sharks

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.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky drops gloves with Sharks’ Alex Nedeljkovic in rare goalie fight

A rare but entertaining sight has taken place in South Beach. During a game between the Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks, the team’s respective goaltenders, Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljkovic, dropped the gloves in an amusing moment.

Jack Studnicka News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Panthers place Jack Studnicka on waivers

A veteran forward has just become available. The Florida Panthers placed center Jack Studnicka on waivers Monday, allowing the NHL’s other 31 teams the chance to claim him.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Panthers Place Jack Studnicka On Waivers

Now that Matthew Tkachuk is back in action for the Florida Panthers, the team was likely to clear a forward from their active roster. They have done just that, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that they’ve placed Jack Studnicka on waivers.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / January 19

Panthers star F Matthew Tkachuk set for season debut vs. Sharks

After playing through injuries to lead the Florida Panthers to their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship and undergoing offseason surgery, star forward Matthew Tkachuk will make his season debut Monday night when the Panthers host the San Jose Sharks in Sunrise, Fla.

Brad Marchand News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Brad Marchand Brutally Roasts Former Oiler Ryan Jones After Bold Claim About Edmonton Being Hockey’s Best City

Former Oilers fan favorite Ryan Jones stirred things up on social media after sharing a bold take about Edmonton and its hockey culture. Jones appeared on Oilersnation Everyday on Friday and looked back on his time with the Oilers, offering some honest thoughts about the city and his playing days.

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Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Florida Panthers Lineup Gets Massive Boost

The Florida Panthers are getting some help just in the nick of time. News emerged that forward Matthew Tkachuk will return to the lineup on Monday. Tkachuk is set to make his season debut for the Panthers against the San Jose Sharks.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk to make 2025-26 season debut against Sharks

It has been a long time coming, but one of the game’s biggest stars is finally set to make his return. When speaking to the media, Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk revealed that he will make his season debut on Monday night when the team takes on the San Jose Sharks.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Panthers To Activate Matthew Tkachuk

Star winger Matthew Tkachuk will be back in the lineup tonight, he told reporters this morning (including Jameson Olive of the Panthers’ website). Tkachuk is on long-term injured reserve, meaning Florida’s demotion of Noah Gregor today to open up a roster spot won’t be enough.

Noah Gregor News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Panthers Reassign Noah Gregor

The Panthers announced this morning that they reassigned forward Noah Gregor to AHL Charlotte. They’re now left with an open roster spot, which could be earmarked for Brad Marchand to come off injured reserve or for Matthew Tkachuk to come off long-term injured reserve, although the latter move would require clearing more cap space.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 19

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals Game 01/17/2026

The Panthers ended their six-game road trip 3-3 after picking up a win in D.C. It was a great bounce-back performance after the disaster that happened in Carolina the night before.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Panthers make rare January home appearance as Sharks invade

The Florida Panthers look to build off the solid end to a road trip and keep pace in the crowded Eastern Conference race for a playoff spot when they host the San Jose Sharks on Monday.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / January 17

Panthers rebound from drubbing a day earlier to top Caps

Sam Bennett had a goal and two assists to lead the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 win over the host Washington Capitals on Saturday night. A.J. Greer had a

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 17

Nikolaj Ehlers' hat trick helps Hurricanes dominate Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes exorcised some demons on Friday night, demolishing the back-to-back defending champion Florida Panthers 9-1.

Panthers sign Uvis Balinskis to two-year contract extension

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 16

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Artremi Panarin, and Trade Tiers

TSN: There is a lot of noise and speculation around the New York Rangers and GM Chris Drury, according to Darren Dreger. Artemi Panarin is a pending UFA with a full no-movement clause.

Uvis Balinskis News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Panthers Lock Up Defenseman With Two-Year Extension

Uvis Balinskis is going to be a Florida Panther for at least two more years. The Panthers, who are in the midst of an up-and-down season that’s been filled to the brim with injuries, announced they had signed the Latvian defenseman to a two-year contract extension on Jan.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky Is Struggling Mightly Recently

The Florida Panthers are fighting for their playoff lives as they recently entered the second half of their 2025-26 campaign. With a record of 24-18-3 and 51 points, they sit two points out of the final wild card spot controlled by the Toronto Maple Leafs.