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Panthers’ Sam Bennett to miss game against Islanders

The Florida Panthers will be without one of their leading scorers for at least a game. According to head coach Paul Maurice, center Sam Bennett will miss Saturday’s game against the New York Islanders.

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Panthers Recall Jack Studnicka

The Panthers recalled forward Jack Studnicka from the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers on Saturday morning, according to the AHL’s transactions log. With A.J. Greer not eligible to return from his three-game suspension until tomorrow afternoon’s game against the Rangers, Studnicka will dress for today’s matinee against the Islanders.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 28

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers vs Minnesota Wild Game

On the back of a gutsy win against the Seattle Kraken, the Panthers once again relied on their goaltending to keep them in a tight match against the Wild.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Panthers' Evan Rodrigues likely out for the rest of the season

The injury bug continues to plague the Florida Panthers this season.

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Anton Lundell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Anton Lundell Out Two To Six Weeks

The infirmary in Florida has been growing rather rapidly in recent weeks as the Panthers wind down their season. It has expanded by one more as head coach Paul Maurice told reporters today including George Richards of Florida Hockey Now (Twitter link) that center Anton Lundell will miss two to six weeks with a rib injury.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Injury-ridden Panthers, with playoffs unlikely, welcome Wild

The Florida Panthers, who have won the past two Stanley Cup titles, never thought they'd be in their current predicament. But largely due to a multitude of injuries, the Panthers (35-32-3, 73 points) are on the brink of playoff elimination with a dozen games remaining in the regular season.

Anton Lundell News / Field Level Media / March 25

Panthers' Anton Lundell (rib) likely out for rest of season

Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell likely will sit out the remainder of the season as he nurses a rib injury. Lundell is expected to be sidelined from two to six weeks for the Panthers (35-32,3, 73 points), who reside 12 points out of the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with 12 games remaining on their schedule.

Anton Lundell News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Panthers’ Lundell out 2-6 weeks with rib injury

It might be the end of the 2025-26 campaign for a talented scorer down in South Beach. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that forward Anton Lundell could miss anywhere from 2-6 weeks due to a rib injury.

Paul Maurice News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 25

Panthers coach Paul Maurice joins exclusive club with career milestone against Kraken

It has been a disappointing season for the Florida Panthers. Between the Panthers dealing with injuries and poor play, they are likely not going to be heading to the NHL Playoffs in 2026.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / March 24

Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2,000th game

Vinnie Hinostroza scored the only goal in the shootout, and Paul Maurice coached his 2,000th game as the host Florida Panthers defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-4 on Tuesday night in Sunrise.

Paul Maurice News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

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.

Paul Maurice News / Breakaway on SI / March 24

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.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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 / 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.

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.

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

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