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Panthers’ Paul Maurice coaches 2,000th NHL regular season game

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice made NHL history on Tuesday night, as he became the second coach in NHL history to reach 2,000 games behind an NHL bench, joining Scotty Bowman.

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Panthers HC Reaches 2,000 Games in Season of Adversity

Paul Maurice will join the most exclusive coaching fraternity in hockey history when the Florida Panthers host the Seattle Kraken. The 59-year-old becomes just the second coach ever to reach 2,000 regular-season games, joining Hall of Famer Scotty Bowman in a club nobody expected to expand.

Noah Gregor News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Panthers Recall Noah Gregor

The Panthers recalled winger Noah Gregor from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday, according to a team announcement. The veteran of over 300 NHL games has been stashed in the minors for over two months after clearing waivers in January, but now returns under emergency conditions to give Florida 12 forwards for their contest against the Kraken tonight.

Florida Panthers News / 5 GOATs / March 24

Tiger Woods marvels at Matthew Tkachuk’s gold medal at TGL Finals

Night One of the TGL Finals took place on Monday. Jupiter Links Golf Club, which is led by Tiger Woods, went head-to-head against Los Angeles Golf Clubs.

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Panthers’ Mikkola, Balinskis, Samoskevich to miss time with injuries

Some updates on the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. When speaking to the media on Monday, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that defensemen Niko Mikkola and Uvis Balinskis are both expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to injury.

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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

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 23

Niko Mikkola, Uvis Balinskis Out For Season

Niko Mikkola‘s and Uvis Balinskis‘ seasons are over. The Panthers defenders are both out four to six weeks with a knee injury and an undisclosed fracture, respectively, head coach Paul Maurice told Jameson Olive of NHL.com.

Paul Maurice News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

This Week in the NHL: Paul Maurice becomes Mr. 2,000

With 32 teams, games every night and countless narratives emerging, the NHL season can make one’s head spin, and it’s easy to miss out on the weekly storylines.

Connor Zary News / Daily Faceoff / March 22

Panthers’ A.J. Greer suspended three games for boarding

The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that Florida Panthers forward A.J. Greer has been suspended for three games for boarding Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / March 22

Florida Panthers Western Canada Road Trip Recap

After winning three straight games, the Panthers balanced it out by losing three of four games on their Western Canada road trip. Ironically, the only game they won was against Edmonton, where they iced a lineup that had their best defensive core that they’ve had all season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 21

NHL gets it wrong with another discipline decision regarding Panthers' A.J. Greer

The NHL's Department of Player Safety just keeps getting things wrong.

Should Greer face a suspension for his hit on Flames' Connor Zary?

Flames defeat Panthers for seventh straight time at home

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl in Germany receiving treatment for lower-body injury

Road ahead to make playoffs is a tough one for Senators

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 21

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Game

After a rough start to the Western Canada road trip, the Panthers got a win under their belt against their Stanley Cup rival, the Edmonton Oilers. Icing a lineup of their healthiest D-core since Game 2 of the season and a decently healthy forward group, the Panthers put together a performance to remind everyone what they’re still capable of.

Matthew Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Oilers Ripped for Lack of Response to Matthew Tkachuk and Panthers

Thursday night’s rematch of the last two Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers didn’t have as much juice as many expected coming into the season, but that doesn’t excuse the performance from the home team.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 20

Panthers rumors: Florida unwilling to give Sergei Bobrovsky a Brad Marchand-like contract

The Florida Panthers are unlikely to make the playoffs as the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Injuries have been a big reason why, with Aleksander Barkov missing the entire season and Matthew Tkachuk missing the first half of the year.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20

Panthers, Flames fight to extend flickering postseason hopes

The Florida Panthers continued their mastery over the Edmonton Oilers with a decisive 4-0 road victory on Thursday in a Stanley Cup Final rematch. Now the Panthers are on a quest for an Alberta sweep when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday to finish a four-game road swing.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Field Level Media / March 20

Sergei Bobrovsky, Panthers blank Oilers in Final rematch

Sergei Bobrovsky pitched a 21-save shutout for the visiting Florida Panthers in a 4-0 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Four players scored, and Evan Rodrigues, Matt Benning and Sam Bennett each had two assists for the Panthers (34-31-3, 71 points), who split the two-game season series.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Panthers Not Budging on Bobrovsky’s Familiar Contract Pitch

As per a report by Elliotte Friedman in his 32 Thoughts written column, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has a specific extension in mind as he negotiates with the Florida Panthers.

Brad Marchand News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Can Panthers’ Brad Marchand Continue to Play at His Standard Next Season?

The Florida Panthers continue to fall down the standings in their title-defending 2025-26 season. With a record of 33-32-3, they sit 13 points behind the Detroit Red Wings for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18

Struggling Panthers look to ice-out familiar foe Oilers

The Stanley Cup Final reunion returns to Wild Rose Country as Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers on Thursday. This marks the teams' second regular-season meeting.

Seth Jones News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17

Panthers getting huge Seth Jones boost after 26-game absence

The Florida Panthers are facing a long road to make the playoffs as two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions. They are getting a big-time lift on Tuesday night against the Vancouver Canucks that could help him down the stretch.

Nolan Foote News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 15

Florida Panthers To Recall Nolan Foote

The Florida Panthers have recalled forward Nolan Foote from their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, per Five Reasons Sports’ Alex Baumgartner. The move has not yet been officially confirmed by the team.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Panthers Should Target Keaton Verhoeff in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Florida Panthers are trying desperately to stay alive in the playoff race within the Eastern Conference. With a record of 33-29-3 and 69 points, they sit nine points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wildcard spot within the conference.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Matthew Tkachuk Announces Major Personal News Weeks After Olympic Triumph

Florida Panthers and Team USA star Matthew Tkachuk has announced some outstanding news. As revealed on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast, Tkachuk and his wife, Ellie, are expecting their first child.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12

Bobrovsky Wants Deal Panthers Unwilling to Give, Was Not Trading Him a Mistake?

The Florida Panthers made one of the more interesting decisions at the NHL trade deadline when they chose not to move veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.

Brad Marchand News / Breakaway on SI / March 10

Panthers Playoff Hopes Likely Over with Brad Marchand Injury

Brad Marchand’s turbulent season with the Florida Panthers might be nearing its final conclusion. Marchand, whose lingering lower-body ailment has hampered him throughout the last couple of months, might need surgery to completely fix the problem, according to Panthers head coach Paul Maurice.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer on verge of rookie record

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer reaches milestone, on verge of rookie record

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