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This wasn’t the position anyone expected the Florida Panthers to be in this year. The organization and fans alike went into the year with dreams of a three-peat.

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Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk tried to deliver a message at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators. It failed spectacularly as the Senators dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 18

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Game

It was a bit of an odd feeling for fans and players alike as Florida’s season came to a close two months earlier than they’ve been used to. With a lineup

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Panthers to keep 2026 first-round pick; will transfer 2027 pick to Blackhawks

When the Florida Panthers traded their first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft in the deal that brought over Seth Jones, they probably didn’t think the top 10 protection would ever come into play.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

The New Jersey Devils wasted no time in hiring their next general manager.

Devils Name Sunny Mehta General Manager

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Senators series preview

What’s next for Sergei Bobrovsky?

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Aleksander Barkov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov To Play At World Championship

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov missed the entirety of the 2025-26 season with a knee injury sustained during training camp. On the other side of a losing year for the Panthers, Barkov is finally nearing a return to game action.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Panthers Place Nolan Foote, Noah Gregor On Waivers

The Panthers placed forwards Nolan Foote and Noah Gregor on waivers Thursday, per PuckPedia. The move will allow them to be assigned to AHL Charlotte for the Calder Cup Playoffs after they presumably clear tomorrow.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Panthers’ Barkov to make season debut with Finland at 2026 World Championship

He’s back. The Finnish Hockey Federation has announced that Florida Panthers forwards Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell will represent Finland at the upcoming men’s IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.

Matthew Tkachuk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk issues head-turning guarantee after regular-season finale

The Florida Panthers closed their season with an emphatic 8-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, and Matthew Tkachuk made sure the message carried beyond the final buzzer.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Career milestones for Panthers rookies in rout of Red Wings

Mike Benning scored his first two NHL goals, Wilmer Skoog tallied his first two assists in his third game and Mikulus Hovorka got a point in his fourth contest as the Florida Panthers dominated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 8-1 in Wednesday's regular-season finale.

Tomas Nosek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Panthers’ Tomas Nosek Suffers Broken Leg

The end of the season has brought no relief to the Florida Panthers’ injury woes. Winger Tomas Nosek sustained a broken leg in Sunday’s win over the New York Rangers, head coach Paul Maurice told Miami Herald’s Jordan McPherson.

Tomas Nosek News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Panthers’ Tomas Nosek suffered broken leg against Rangers

The terrible luck the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions have endured has claimed one final casualty. When speaking to the media, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that forward Tomas Nosek sustained a broken leg during Monday’s game against the New York Rangers.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

What’s next for Sergei Bobrovsky?

There are plenty of reasons why the Florida Panthers are one of the league’s best-run organizations. But one of the biggest is how they’ve locked in a two-time Stanley Cup-winning core for so long.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Panthers ready to go down fighting vs. Red Wings

The Florida Panthers' two-year run as Stanley Cup champions officially is about to end. The Panthers (39-38-4, 82 points) will play host to the Detroit Red Wings (41-30-10, 92 points) in the season finale for both non-playoff teams on Wednesday night in Sunrise, Fla.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Rebuilding Rangers, injury-plagued Panthers playing out the string

The New York Rangers were the NHL's best team in the 2023-24 regular season. The Florida Panthers won the past two Stanley Cup championships. Yet, when the Rangers visit the Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., on Monday night, it somehow will be a battle between two of the eight worst teams in the league.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11

Panthers run away with win over Maple Leafs in battle of depleted teams

Mackie Samoskevich and Eetu Luostarinen each tallied three points to lead the visiting Florida Panthers to a 6-2 defeat of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Wilmer Skoog News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Florida Panthers Recall Wilmer Skoog

Awaiting an official announcement, the AHL transactions log indicates that the Florida Panthers have recalled some additional forward depth. According to the log, the Panthers have recalled Wilmer Skoog from the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10

2 early Panthers trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Florida Panthers are not going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. After three straight appearances in the Stanley Cup Final, and two straight Cups, Florida will head for an early offseason.

Seth Jones News / Field Level Media / April 9

Panthers D Seth Jones (broken foot) out for season

Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones will miss the last four games of the season with a broken foot. Jones sustained the injury during the second period of Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss at Montreal, coach Paul Maurice confirmed Thursday.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

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.

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.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7

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.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

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.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / April 5

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.

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1