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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 6
Lightning vs Panthers Battle of Florida Still Deserves More Love
For the first 25 years of their existence, there was near-total indifference between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Neither team was good at the same time, and for much of their history, neither team was good at all, giving them little incentive to look in each other’s direction.
Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / February 6
Panthers’ Recent Slump and Blown Leads May Have Cost Them Postseason
The Florida Panthers have been struggling mightily of late. With a record of 29-25-3, they sit eight points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, with five teams ahead of them.
Mikulas Hovorka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6
Panthers Reassign Mikulas Hovorka
2/6/26: The Panthers reassigned Hovorka back to AHL Charlotte today. He played 11:27 time on ice in Florida’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning yesterday.
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?
Paul Maurice News / Daily Faceoff / February 6
Panthers head coach Paul Maurice ejected from fight-filled game against Lightning
Thursday marked this season’s final installment of the “Battle of Florida” between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, and the two teams made sure it was a memorable one.
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
NHL News / Ball Exclusives / February 6
Watch: Massive brawl breaks out between Panthers and Lightning
A massive brawl broke out during the third period in the battle of Florida between the Panthers and Lightning. Multiple players were given game misconduct penalties.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5
Panthers Recall Mikulas Hovorka, Place Tobias Bjornfot On IR
With the Panthers dealing with several injuries for their final game before the Olympic break against Tampa Bay, they needed some help on the back end. Accordingly, the team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled Mikulas Hovorka from AHL Charlotte. To make room on the roster, blueliner Tobias Bjornfot was placed on injured reserve.
Josh Davies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5
Panthers Place Josh Davies On Unconditional Waivers
The Panthers placed forward prospect Josh Davies on unconditional waivers Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. He’ll have his contract terminated and become an unrestricted free agent tomorrow after he clears.
Tobias Bjornfot News / Daily Faceoff / February 5
Panthers place Tobias Bjornfot on injured reserve
The Florida Panthers‘ injury bug has struck another victim. Florida placed defenseman Tobias Bjornfot on injured reserve Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Panthers have called up defenseman Mikulas Hovorka from the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 5
NHL Predictions: Feb 5th – Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / February 4
Anton Lundell has big night as Panthers edge Bruins
Anton Lundell came off the injured list and provided one goal and two assists in regulation and also scored in the shootout as the host Florida Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins, 5-4, on Wednesday night in Sunrise, Fla.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 4
Panthers’ Vilmanis exits game against Bruins after hit on McAvoy
Florida Panthers forward Sandis Vilmanis exited the team’s game against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night with an upper-body injury, the team announced.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 4
Florida Panthers need to treat every game as must-win
Time is running out in a hurry for the Florida Panthers, who have hit a rough patch as they struggle to overcome a rash of injuries during a competitive Eastern Conference playoff race.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 4
Why Sam Bennett was the right fit for Canada's Olympic team
Canada’s men’s hockey team is making a change for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 4
Tkachuk Brothers Poised to Lead Team USA at Olympics
The Tkachuk family is hockey royalty. Keith Tkachuk, the patriarch of the family, accomplished a great deal during his 18-year professional career, including four trips to the Olympics.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3
Desperate Panthers face Bruins team looking to rebound from tough loss
Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk is nothing if not honest. "We're in trouble right now," Tkachuk told reporters Monday after Florida's 5-3 loss to the visiting Buffalo Sabres.
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.
Florida Panthers 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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 1
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.
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.
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.
Artemi Panarin 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.
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.
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.
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.
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