Florida Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

Will inexperienced starting goaltenders struggle in the playoffs?

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.

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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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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 / 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.

Florida Panthers 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.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Panthers, Paul Maurice Dealt Bad Brad Marchand News

The Florida Panthers continued their western road trip while trying to navigate a season disrupted by injuries. Defenseman Seth Jones returned to the lineup in Vancouver after missing 26 games with a fractured collarbone.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Panthers place Brad Marchand on long-term injured reserve

It looks like the end of the road for one of the league’s more prominent veterans, at least for this year. According to

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Matthew Tkachuk Recruiting Auston Matthews to the Florida Panthers?

Radko Gudas’ knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews has been the biggest storyline around the hockey world over the last week. From the hit itself to the lack of response from the Toronto Maple Leafs and the eventual suspension length, there has been no shortage of discourse and opinions on the matter.

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.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Panthers’ Seth Jones, Sam Bennett to return to lineup against Canucks

A couple of key players are set to return to the ice. When speaking to the media, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that both forward Sam Bennett and defenseman Seth Jones will be back in the lineup on Tuesday night when the Panthers visit the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

NHL Predictions: March 17th, Florida Panthers at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to 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.

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.

Sam Reinhart News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Sam Reinhart To Miss At Least Four Games With Injury

Florida Panthers star forward Sam Reinhart will miss at least the team’s next four games as he manages an undisclosed injury, per team reporter Jameson Olive.

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.

Aleksander Barkov News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov Injury Update Emerges on Tuesday

The Florida Panthers have spent the entire 2025-26 season without captain Aleksander Barkov after he tore both his ACL and MCL in his right knee on the first day of training camp.

Brad Marchand News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Brad Marchand Weighing Surgery Among Panthers Injury Updates

The second half of the season is becoming clearer for the Florida Panthers, who saw multiple players progress and regress from extended injuries. Defenseman

Florida Panthers News / NHL Rumors / March 5

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers Listening on Sergei Bobrovsky But Will He Be Traded?

It is a lost season for the Florida Panthers, who were looking to three-peat and create NHL history. However, injuries to Aleksander Barkov, Dmitry Kulikov (now back in the lineup), Tomas Nosek (back in the lineup), Seth Jones, and others have really derailed their season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer on verge of rookie record

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

With 21 games left in the regular season after Sunday, New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer is putting together a season that may go down as the greatest ever for a first-year player on the blue line.

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