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Panthers’ Tomas Nosek suffered broken leg against Rangers

The terrible luck the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions have endured has claimed one final casualty. When speaking to the media, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that forward Tomas Nosek sustained a broken leg during Monday’s game against the New York Rangers.

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There are plenty of reasons why the Florida Panthers are one of the league’s best-run organizations. But one of the biggest is how they’ve locked in a two-time Stanley Cup-winning core for so long.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Panthers ready to go down fighting vs. Red Wings

The Florida Panthers' two-year run as Stanley Cup champions officially is about to end. The Panthers (39-38-4, 82 points) will play host to the Detroit Red Wings (41-30-10, 92 points) in the season finale for both non-playoff teams on Wednesday night in Sunrise, Fla.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Rebuilding Rangers, injury-plagued Panthers playing out the string

The New York Rangers were the NHL's best team in the 2023-24 regular season. The Florida Panthers won the past two Stanley Cup championships. Yet, when the Rangers visit the Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., on Monday night, it somehow will be a battle between two of the eight worst teams in the league.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11

Panthers run away with win over Maple Leafs in battle of depleted teams

Mackie Samoskevich and Eetu Luostarinen each tallied three points to lead the visiting Florida Panthers to a 6-2 defeat of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

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There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Wilmer Skoog News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Florida Panthers Recall Wilmer Skoog

Awaiting an official announcement, the AHL transactions log indicates that the Florida Panthers have recalled some additional forward depth. According to the log, the Panthers have recalled Wilmer Skoog from the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10

2 early Panthers trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Florida Panthers are not going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. After three straight appearances in the Stanley Cup Final, and two straight Cups, Florida will head for an early offseason.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10

3 reasons Panthers missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Florida Panthers were the NHL’s version of the Los Angeles Dodgers coming into the season. They had won back to back Stanley Cup championships and they were viewed as having an excellent chance to make a run at a third straight title.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9

Panthers' Seth Jones suffers broken foot

The Florida Panthers will be without yet another defense fixture for the final few games of the season.

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Seth Jones News / Field Level Media / April 9

Panthers D Seth Jones (broken foot) out for season

Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones will miss the last four games of the season with a broken foot. Jones sustained the injury during the second period of Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss at Montreal, coach Paul Maurice confirmed Thursday.

Seth Jones News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Panthers’ Seth Jones suffered broken foot against Canadiens

One of the better blueliners in the NHL might’ve suffered a season-ending injury. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that defenseman Seth Jones is out with a broken foot that he sustained during the team’s game on Wednesday night against the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9

Devils To Interview Sunny Mehta For GM Vacancy

The Devils have received permission from the Panthers to interview Sunny Mehta, one of their assistant general managers, for New Jersey’s GM vacancy, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers, April 9th

For the Ottawa Senators, this game against the Florida Panthers is hugely important. Welcome back to NHL Predictions as we break down key storylines, statistics, and analysis to try to decipher how this one will play out.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 9

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers vs. Montreal Canadiens Game

If I had a nickel for every time Nick Suzuki scored in the final minute of a game against the Panthers to tie it, I’d have three nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened three times.

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Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Panthers Can Benefit From Missing the Playoffs This Season

For the first time in two seasons, the NHL will have a new Stanley Cup Champion. The Florida Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins, 9-4, on Saturday.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 8

Habs Make Late Comeback and Beat Panthers In Shootout

The Montreal Canadiens came from behind on Tuesday night thanks to a Nick Suzuki goal in the last minute in regulation to beat the depleted Florida Panthers 4-3 in the shootout.

Dmitry Kulikov News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov to miss rest of season with broken finger

The injuries continue to pile up for the Florida Panthers, as head coach Paul Maurice announced after Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens that defenseman Dmitry Kulikov will miss the rest of the season due to a broken finger.

Ryan McAllister News / Inside The Rink / April 7

ECHL: Ryan McAllister Named Player of the Week | 03/30-04/05/2026

The ECHL has named Wheeling Nailers forward Ryan McAllister as the ECHL Player of the Week for March 30th-April 5th. In two games last week, McAllister had three goals and three assists for six points.

Florida Panthers News / The Sick Podcast / April 7

The Habs Back In Action VS. The Decimated Panthers

The Montreal Canadiens (45-22-10) look to bounce back after a very rough performance against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, when they take on the injury-riddled Florida Panthers (37-37-3) tonight at the Bell Centre.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 7

Panthers 'Won’t Sit Still' After Missing Playoffs This Season

Expect the Florida Panthers to look at several options this summer, just a few weeks removed from officially missing the playoffs in 2025-26. Unhappy with how things ended, Florida is aware that injuries played a major role in their struggles, but GM Bill Zito also understands the team needs to improve.

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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby extends record streak in win over Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins moved one step closer to clinching a spot in the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday with a second consecutive emphatic win over the Florida Panthers.

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Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

Panthers officially eliminated from playoffs after back-to-back Stanley Cups

The Florida Panthers were on top of the NHL for the past two seasons, but like they say, all good things must come to an end at some point. That’s what happened to them before the season even ended, as the Panthers have been officially eliminated from the playoffs after losing 9-4 to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / April 5

Panthers make unfortunate history by missing playoffs after back-to-back titles

Instead of trying to reach the Stanley Cup Final for a fourth year in a row and win a third consecutive championship, the Panthers' 2025-26 season will end in disappointment.

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Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Panthers’ Recent Slump Shows They are Waving the White Flag on the Season

The Florida Panthers continue to fall deeper down the standings. With a record of 35-35-3, they are second-to-last and a whopping 15 points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 31

Why Florida Panthers down year could be best possible thing for franchise

It is a stunning reversal, and also one that is easily explainable when you dig down below the record. It is also potentially the best thing that could have happened for the long-term outlook of the franchise and its potential for even longer-term success.

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