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The Florida Panthers have found themselves in an extremely sticky spot amid the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, the franchise is outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture with 25 games left in the 2025-26 regular season.

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Christian Pulisic reveals favorite NHL team and sends message to USMNT fans

U.S. men's national team captain Christian Pulisic spoke with Jamison Coyle and Jason Demers about the NHL, but also about what it means to represent his country.

Christian Pulisic tipped for Premier League return — but Milan suits him better

Jack Eichel establishing himself as Team USA's leader, go-to star

Paul Maurice linked to team Finland after players questioned leadership

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Leon Draisaitl, Matthew Tkachuk Clash in Chirp-Filled USA-Germany Game

Leon Draisaitl and Matthew Tkachuk renewed hostilities on Sunday at the Winter Olympics, and they certainly didn’t get through the game without several heated run-ins.

Brad Marchand News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Brad Marchand Update —Who Comes Out of Canada’s Quarterfinal Lineup?

Brad Marchand watched a second consecutive game from the stands on Sunday, as Team Canada cruised to a 10–2 win over Team France to put themselves in the driver’s seat for the No.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 15

Jon Cooper: Brad Marchand will play for Canada in Olympic quarterfinal

A veteran presence is expected to play in the knockout stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics. When speaking to the media after the team’s dominant win over France on Sunday, Canada head coach Jon Cooper revealed that forward Brad Marchand will be in the lineup for the squad’s quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14

Finland’s Anton Lundell, Oliver Kapanen Miss Game Due To Illness

Team Finland managed an 11-0 win over Team Italy early on Saturday morning without one of their top centers. Florida panthers center Anton Lundell missed the heyday matchup due to illness per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Paul Maurice News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Paul Maurice linked to team Finland after players questioned leadership

Tension is reportedly simmering behind the scenes for Team Finland — or at least it was. According to Finnish outlet Helsingin Sanomat, several Finnish NHL players lost trust in head coach Antti Pennanen following disappointing showings at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off and the World Championship.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 13

Olympic rumors: Finland players tried to replace coach with Panthers’ Paul Maurice

It’s no secret that Team Finland has not had a ton of success internationally under head coach Antti Pennanen since he was hired in late 2023. Suomi failed to advance to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game in North America last February, and were defeated in the quarterfinal of the 2025 IIHF World Championship a couple of months later.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 12

How is anybody going to stop Canada's power play at Olympics?

Pretty much every team in the tournament is, to some degree, a team of NHL All-Stars, but Canada is able to take it to an entirely different level.

Canada's Jordan Binnington answers doubters in Olympic debut

Sharks phenom Macklin Celebrini makes history in stellar Olympic debut

USA men's hockey team won't be seriously tested until quarterfinals

The '2026 Team Canada men's hockey roster' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 12

USA’s Matthew Tkachuk confirms he’s fully healthy ahead of Olympics

Team USA men’s hockey opens the Olympics on Thursday against Latvia. Connor Hellebuyck will be in the goal for the Americans as they look for their third gold medal in men’s hockey history.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / February 12

Florida Panthers At The Olympics: Day 1 Recap

Men’s Olympic hockey is finally underway in Milan, and Panthers fans got their first look at four of the ten players who will be playing in the tournament.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 12

Finland is in tough without Barkov, but it can’t be an excuse for a poor performance

It was never going to be easy for Finland at the 2026 Olympics, but you didn’t need to be an expert to realize that. For most people, Finland’s gold-medal defense ended back on Sept.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 12

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk Assures Team USA of Health Status

Matthew Tkachuk isn't looking to ease into the Milano Cortina Olympics. The two-time Stanley Cup champion and Florida Panthers forward expects to be at his absolute best when Team USA opens tournament play, and he's making no apologies for the confidence.

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The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

‘She’s like Bobby Orr’: USA’s Matthew Tkachuk on Caroline Harvey’s dominance

Game recognizes game. When speaking to the media after practice on Wednesday, Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk was asked about his thoughts on the United States’ women’s team’s dominating win over Canada on Tuesday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Panthers 2026 Winter Olympics Fan Guide

Before the start of the Olympic Break, the Florida Panthers suffered a massive 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning to rank near the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings.

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.

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

What the NHL risks by sending players to Milan Cortina Winter Games

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

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.

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.

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.