Florida Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / February 9

Team USA Reveals Practice Lines With Tkachuk Brothers on Top Unit

Team USA hit the ice for Olympic practice in Milan today, and the line combinations that emerged provided the clearest picture yet of how Mike Sullivan plans to deploy his superstar roster when the tournament begins.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / February 8

Injuries, Goalies Putting Panthers in Danger of Missing Playoffs

With the Olympic break being here and fans and NHL teams around the league finally being able to take a proper look at the standings, something might jump out.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / February 7

Silver Lining For The Florida Panthers Injury-Riddled Season

A season defined by injuries and ‘what ifs’ for Florida Panthers fans has a new light at the end of the tunnel. The playoffs are no longer the goal; tanking as hard as possible is.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 6

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy shows damage from controversial hit

The NHL has a player discipline problem, and we saw another example of it earlier this week when Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was on the receiving end of a controversial hit against the Florida Panthers.

Anton Lundell has big night as Panthers edge Bruins

George Parros' role in player safety remains stain on NHL

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NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Panthers’ 2026 First-Round Pick Traded To Blackhawks Is Top-10 Protected

The Florida Panthers acquired defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2025 Trade Deadline. In return, the Blackhawks received goaltender Spencer Knight and a conditional 2026 first-round pick.

Seth Jones News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6

Big Key Detail of Seth Jones Panthers Trade Becomes Public a Year Later

It has been learned that the Florida Panthers are protected from a lost season if the pick they traded to the Chicago Blackhawks becomes a top-ten selection.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Artemi Panarin would waive to join Oilers as rental in Cup chase

Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini wanted to throw it down on center ice

Surprising Barry Trotz decision gives Predators chance to reset

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Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 2

Matthew Tkachuk’s blunt reaction to Sam Bennett injury

The Florida Panthers are trying to climb up the standings before the Olympic break. Unfortunately, things have not gone their way recently. And they have gone from bad to worse with Monday night’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres.