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Jacob Markstrom News / Field Level Media / October 20

Panthers G Jacob Markstrom injured in practice, out 10-14 days

Florida Panthers goaltender Jacob Markstrom is expected to miss 10-to-14 days with an injury sustained in practice, head coach Paul Maurice announced Tuesday.

Jacob Markstrom News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Panthers' Jacob Markstrom to miss 10-14 days; Cooper Black recalled

Some unwanted news in the Sunshine State.

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Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Brady Tkachuk to donate any jerseys thrown in protest during Ottawa return

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Panthers Recall Cole Schwindt; Reassign Sam Lafferty

According to a team announcement, the Florida Panthers recalled forward Cole Schwindt from the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. In a corresponding roster move, the Panthers assigned forward Sam Lafferty the other way.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 19

Brady Tkachuk named No. 1 star of week ahead of return to Ottawa

Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa certainly didn’t need an attention grabber. Nonetheless, when the Florida Panthers star forward revisits his roots Wednesday it will be as the hottest player in the NHL.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 18

Three Takeaways From the Florida Panthers Win Streak

The Florida Panthers are in the midst of a historic three-game win streak, with the last victory against the Seattle Kraken 8-3 on Saturday night putting the exclamation point on an incredible week for the Cats.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 18

Panthers Rout Kraken as Bennett, Verhaeghe Break Through

Does anyone know where to find Florida Panthers hats? They might be in short supply because they're all on the ice at Amerant Bank Arena. Over the past

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 18

3 Takeaways From the Florida Panthers vs. Seattle Kraken 10/17/2026

Florida’s offense exploded against the Seattle Kraken, dominating the full 60 minutes. The Panthers scored early and often, recording two hat tricks. Players who had had a slow start found the back of the net while the defense did a good job of making the Kraken’s life miserable.

Brad Marchand News / Inside The Rink / October 18

No-Trade Clause NHL Debate: Brad Marchand Fires Back at Analyst

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand has a new chapter in the no-trade clause NHL debate. Marchand went after an NHL analyst over his take on Connor Hellebuyck’s trade situation.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Panthers become first NHL team to record natural hat trick in three straight games

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe recorded a natural hat trick during the team’s 8-3 win over the Seattle Kraken Saturday night. Verhaeghe’s trio of goals made the Panthers the first team in NHL history with natural hat tricks in three consecutive games, after Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick in Florida’s previous two games.

Florida Panthers News / ESPN / October 17

Panthers become 1st team in NHL history with natural hat tricks in 3 straight games

Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett each scored three goals, and the surging Florida Panthers rolled past the Seattle Kraken 8-3 on Saturday night at Amerant Bank Arena, becoming the first team in NHL history with natural hat tricks in three straight games.

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Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 17

Carter Verhaeghe’s natural hat trick helps Panthers rout Kraken

Carter Verhaeghe scored a natural hat trick as the Florida Panthers made NHL history in an 8-3 rout of the visiting Seattle Kraken on Saturday. The Panthers

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 17

Panthers make NHL history with third consecutive natural hat trick

Hats off to the Florida Panthers. Literally. After Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick (three consecutive goals scored by one player) in each of their past two games, the hat trick parade continued on Saturday in their 8-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.

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Cole Reinhardt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Panthers Recall Cole Reinhardt

With no extra healthy players on their roster heading into tonight’s game against Seattle, the Panthers have elected to give themselves a bit more depth. The team announced that they’ve recalled winger Cole Reinhardt from AHL Charlotte.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Panthers’ Brady Tkachuk on verge of insane NHL history ahead of Kraken tilt

Brady Tkachuk has been the hero for the Florida Panthers on back-to-back occasions, shaking off a slow start to the season by joining an exclusive club and recording two consecutive natural hat tricks this week.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 17

Matthew Tkachuk and Seth Jones vie for Panthers' season record in key category

While Brady Tkachuk shatters offensive records with back-to-back hat tricks, his brother and favorite defenseman are in line for another Panthers' record.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 17

Florida Panthers Look to end Historic Week on a High Note

Like the beginning of the work week for many people, the Florida Panthers had one of those Mondays on October 12th, when they suffered a tough 5-3 loss against the Buffalo Sabres.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 16

Panthers riding Tkachuk's hot stick into meeting with Kraken

It's safe to say Brady Tkachuk has settled into his new surroundings in Florida. After going pointless in his first five games with the Panthers before finally registering an assist, Tkachuk has scored natural hat tricks -- three straight goals -- in each of the past two games to lead to a pair of victories.