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Panthers’ Sam Bennett getting Olympic nod to replace Anthony Cirelli

Although Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett was originally snubbed by Team Canada for the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, the 29-year-old will indeed be joining the Canadians in Europe later this week.

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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.

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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.

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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

Matthew Tkachuk 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. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions absorbed a 5-3 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., for their fourth straight loss.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 2

Matthew Tkachuk’s blunt reaction to Sam Bennett injury

The Florida Panthers are trying to climb up the standings before the Olympic break. Unfortunately, things have not gone their way recently. And they have gone from bad to worse with Monday night’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

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.

Hurricanes avoid collapse vs. Kings with Sebastian Aho's OT winner

Red Wings sign Sheldon Dries to two-year contract extension

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin ready for big role with Swedish Olympic team

Sabres carry rare superior record into rubber game with Panthers

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.

Brad Marchand News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Panthers’ Brad Marchand out day-to-day with undisclosed injury

The Florida Panthers will be shorthanded for the final stretch before the Olympic break, as forward Brad Marchand is out on a day-to-day basis with an undisclosed injury.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30

1 trade Panthers must make before NHL Olympic break

The Florida Panthers are not having the season they envisioned when raising their second straight Stanley Cup back in June. Aleksander Barkov has missed the entire season due to an ACL injury suffered in training camp.

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.

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Brad Marchand News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Panthers’ Brad Marchand exits game against Blues

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand exited early from Thursday’s game against the St. Louis Blues and did not play in the third period after sustaining an undisclosed injury.

Anton Lundell News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Panthers’ Anton Lundell day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Florida Panthers will be without a relied-upon center for at least a game. Head coach Paul Maurice revealed that Anton Lundell is currently considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, meaning he’ll be out for Thursday’s game against the St.

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

NHL Predictions: January 29th, Florida Panthers vs St. Louis Blues

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey, where we provide analysis, insights, and predictions for upcoming NHL games.

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.

Vitek Vanecek News / Field Level Media / January 27

Vitek Vanecek helps Mammoth overcome Panthers

Vitek Vanecek made 25 saves as the Utah Mammoth held on for a 4-3 road win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday in Sunrise, Fla. With the score tied 2-2 at 11:05 of the third period, Mikhail Sergachev put Utah ahead on a tip-in goal.

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

Panthers’ Uvis Balinskis Rewarded with New Extension

The Florida Panthers are slowly losing grip on their potential postseason berth. With a record of 26-20-3 and 55 points, they trail the Boston Bruins by five points for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Flames have one potential trade piece no one is talking about

The Calgary Flames have gotten to work when it comes to selling ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Such was always expected to be the case with this team heading into the season, and their play through the first half made that decision all the easier for general manager (GM) Craig Conroy.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Bobrovsky Traded Typical Gig for Electrifying Rare Goalie Fight

The other night in Florida, the hockey world got a jolt of the unexpected. The ‘goalie fight’—perhaps one of the rarest spectacles in modern sports—returned to center stage.

Jack Studnicka 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.

Florida Panthers 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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 17