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Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Panthers goalie makes NHL history as tallest ever at his position

The Florida Panthers, who were beaten by a 5-1 final score at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday evening as part of Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, were in Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins just over 24 hours later.

Cooper Black News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Panthers’ Cooper Black becomes tallest goaltender to play NHL game

A significant milestone has been reached…both literally and figuratively. On Thursday night, Florida Panthers goaltender Cooper Black made his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins, making him the tallest goaltender in league history.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk, Senators’ Nick Cousins fined following heated game

It seems like the only thing coming out of a wild night in the nation’s capital is a few player reaching into their wallets. On Thursday, the NHL Department

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Stutzle's personal chef trolls Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Tkachuk returned to Ottawa on Wednesday night for the first time since the Senators traded him to the Panthers in June.

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / October 22

Panthers goalie Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break NHL record

That's one big cat: Panthers goaltender Cooper Black poised to break sizable NHL record

Black's NHL debut will be a record-setting one regardless of his performance.

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 22

The Senators Had Something to Prove vs. Tkachuk & Did They Ever

Sometimes a hockey game becomes about much more than the two points at the end. Wednesday night in Ottawa was one of those nights. Brady Tkachuk returned to the city where he spent eight seasons, including five as captain, wearing a Florida Panthers jersey.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Panthers-Senators was exactly what the NHL needed

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

After giving the Ottawa Senators the proverbial middle finger in May, Brady Tkachuk essentially forced his way to the Florida Panthers in June, joining a team looking to return to glory after winning back-to-back Stanley Cups and one that also employs his brother, Matthew.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Brady Tkachuk reveals great plan in case Senators fans throw jerseys

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 21

Florida Panthers put trust in Schmid and Black to fill in for goalie Markstrom

Competent depth is essential to survive and thrive through an NHL season. The Florida Panthers will learn how their reserves at the most vital position measure up with goalie Jacob Markstrom out for the next couple of weeks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Brady Tkachuk Responds to Andlauer: 'I’m a Big Boy'

Brady Tkachuk says he doesn’t know when the emotions will hit him tonight, but he knows what the moment means. The former captain of the Ottawa Senators makes his first appearance in Ottawa as a visitor when the Florida Panthers face the Senators at 7:30 p.m.

Brady Tkachuk News / ESPN / October 21

Tkachuk returns to Ottawa for first time since trade

Brady Tkachuk is playing in Ottawa for the first time asking for and getting a trade from the Senators.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Tkachuks & Bennett Line Fits Panthers’ Winning Identity

The season started with Paul Maurice at a September 16th press conference saying he won’t give everyone what they want by playing the Tkachuks on a line with Sam Bennett.

Florida Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Brady Tkachuk reveals great plan in case Senators fans throw jerseys

Brady Tkachuk knows what to do in case Ottawa Senators jerseys are thrown onto the ice when he returns to his old stomping grounds. Tkachuk will be playing his first game against his former team at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Wednesday, since he was traded by the Sens to the Florida Panthers in June.

Brady Tkachuk News / ESPN / October 21

'This will be a real fun game': How Brady Tkachuk (and the Senators) are preparing for his Ottawa return

After a summer blockbuster, the former Senators captain will be playing his first game against his old team (and its vocal fans).

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / October 21

Jacob Markstrom Injury: Panthers Recall Cooper Black from Charlotte

The Florida Panthers open a four-game road trip Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators. They will begin it without their starting goaltender. Head coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday, Oct.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 20

Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa with hat trick-happy Panthers

Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk is expecting a wide range of emotions when he makes his return to Ottawa to face the Senators on Wednesday night.

Jacob Markstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Panthers’ Jacob Markstrom Out With Injury

A week after suffering a lower-body injury, Florida Panthers netminder Jacob Markström will head back to the press box with a new injury. According to head coach Paul Maurice (per Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards), Markström is expected to miss the next 10 to 14 days after being injured in practice.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / October 20