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Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 5
Panthers drop their second straight road game in overtime; lose 3-2
Just one game after losing the captain of the Florida Panthers, Aleksander Barkov to an undisclosed injury that will keep him sidelined for almost a month or more, there was a sense of relief when news broke that Brad Marchand would be playing with the team against the Anaheim Ducks.
Brad Marchand News / ESPN / October 4
Marchand, out since March 6, back in Panthers' lineup after surgery 
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, out since March 6, made his season debut on Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks following an offseason that included surgery for the 38-year-old left wing, who scored 27 goals last season.
The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz
Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4
Panthers Activate Brad Marchand From Injured Reserve
Ahead of tonight’s game in Anaheim some surprising news has dropped as Florida’s Brad Marchand will play, reported by Jameson Olive, Director of Digital Platforms and later confirmed by the team.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / October 4
Panthers’ Brad Marchand returns to lineup after offseason surgery
The return of the rat is upon us. Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has confirmed that winger Brad Marchand will make his season debut in Sunday’s road game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 4
With Aleksander Barkov Missing, Panthers Must Turn to Anton Lundell
The Florida Panthers have started their campaign with what feels like another nightmare scenario. In the middle of the first period against the San Jose Sharks, their captain, Aleksander Barkov, went down awkwardly with an apparent leg injury.
Aleksander Barkov News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 4
Florida Panthers Begin Life Without Barkov at Anaheim
For the second consecutive season the Florida Panthers were struck with an early gut punch as they once again lost their captain Sasha Barkov to a lower body injury.
Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 4
Panthers Reveal Brad Marchand’s Status After Aleksander Barkov Blow
The Florida Panthers are facing another long stretch without captain Aleksander Barkov, but head coach Paul Maurice hinted reinforcements could arrive soon to make up for his absence.
Aleksander Barkov News / Field Level Media / October 4
Panthers, without injured captain Aleksander Barkov, take on Ducks
The Florida Panthers go into their third game of the new season with injuries creating the biggest headlines, which was the case during the 2025-26 campaign.
Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 3
Paul Maurice Updates Status of Sasha Barkov and Brad Marchand
Suspense remains about whether the Florida Panthers avoided the worst-case scenario with Sasha Barkov’s latest injury. The Panthers’ captain was placed on long term injured reserve Saturday.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3
Panthers Recall Sam Lafferty, Alex Petrovic
The Florida Panthers have called up some reinforcements after placing captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve earlier this afternoon. According to a team announcement, the Panthers have recalled forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Alexander Petrovic ahead of tomorrow’s matchup against the Anaheim Ducks.
Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / October 3
Panthers stuck in anxious waiting game to learn severity of Aleksander Barkov injury
The return of a healthy Aleksander Barkov was supposed to be one of the biggest factors in the Florida Panthers being a top Stanley Cup contender for the 2026-27 NHL season.
Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3
Barkov Injury Update Could Complicate a Potential Larkin Deal
The Florida Panthers have received an encouraging update on Aleksander Barkov, despite placing their captain on long-term injured reserve. According to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, there is optimism that his latest injury will not end his season.
Aleksander Barkov News / Field Level Media / October 3
Panthers place captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term IR
The Florida Panthers placed captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve Saturday. The move means Barkov will be sidelined at least the next 10 games as he nurses a left leg injury.
Aleksander Barkov News / Daily Faceoff / October 3
Panthers place Barkov on long-term injured reserve
The Florida Panthers will be without Aleksander Barkov for the near future, after placing the veteran forward on Long Term Injured Reserve on Saturday.
Aleksander Barkov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3
Panthers Place Aleksander Barkov On LTIR
There’s at least a partial update on the status of injured Panthers center Aleksander Barkov. Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press reports (Twitter link) that Florida has placed the center on long-term injured reserve. That means that he will miss at least the next 10 games and 24 days.
Uvis Balinskis News / Total Pro Sports / October 3
Panthers’ Uvis Balinskis Lands One Punch Right On The Button For Brutal KO Of Sharks’ Colin Graf
The Florida Panthers opened their road trip with a hard-fought battle on Thursday night. They erased a three-goal deficit, yet still dropped a 4-3 overtime win vs.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 30
3 Takeaways From the Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Opening Night
For the third straight year, the Florida Panthers’ first game of the season featured a banner-raising ceremony, but this time, it wasn’t theirs. The Cats
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 29
Panthers' Jacob Markstrom impresses in season opener, emerging as Sergei Bobrovsky replacement early
Sergei who? The Florida Panthers faced the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, in a clash of the past two Stanley Cup champions.
Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / September 28
Canes to raise Cup banner, face Panthers in NHL season opener
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice will be wired for the beginning of the 2026-27 NHL campaign, perhaps more so than for some past seasons. The offseason layoff was a long one for the Panthers, vastly different from the previous two years.
Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / September 27
3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers Preseason
After a solid set of preseason games, the Cats have a good idea of how everyone looks for the season. Florida went 2-0-2 in the preseason, with the team winning both first matches against their opponents and losing the second game in a shootout.
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