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When Panthers’ Brad Marchand will return after leave to help friend whose daughter died of cancer

Brad Marchand of the Florida Panthers has had an emotional year. Marchand was seen crying in his return to Boston. He has now left the team to help a friend who lost his daughter due to cancer.

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Brad Marchand News / Breakaway on SI / October 30

Panthers' Brad Marchand Taking Personal Leave of Absence

The Florida Panthers' Brad Marchand stepped away from his NHL duties to support a friend. Marchand missed the Panthers' eventual 3-2, shootout loss against the Anaheim Ducks.

Brad Marchand News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Panthers' Brad Marchand Takes Leave of Absence After Tragic News

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand has taken a leave of absence from the team to return home to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he is stepping behind the bench to help a close friend through tragedy.

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Brad Marchand News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Panthers’ Brad Marchand to fill in as coach in Nova Scotia after death of coach’s daughter

Brad Marchand might be known as “The Rat” on the ice. But off it, he has always had a big heart. The Florida Panthers forward will fill in as coach of the March & Mill Co.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / October 29

Panthers rally before falling 3-2 to Ducks in shootout

The Florida Panthers erased a two-goal third period deficit before falling 3-2 in a shootout to former head coach Joel Quennville and the Anaheim Ducks at Amerant Bank Arena.

Brad Marchand News / Field Level Media / October 28

Panthers LW Brad Marchand (personal) out vs. Ducks

The Florida Panthers will not have leading scorer Brad Marchand in the lineup Tuesday against the visiting Anaheim Ducks due to a death in the family. Marchand, 37, leads Florida in goals (five), assists (six) and points (11) in 10 games this season.

Brad Marchand News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Panthers’ Brad Marchand Off to a Hot Start

The Florida Panthers are off to an average start to their 2025-26 season. Currently, they sit in the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. They trail the Washington Capitals for the top wild card spot by two points and the Ottawa Senators for the final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division by one point.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / October 28

Gameday 11: Florida Panthers vs Anaheim Ducks

The Florida Panthers (5-5-0) will finish off a three-game homestand when they play host to their expansion cousins, the Anaheim Ducks (4-3-1) tonight at Amerant Bank Arena.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Ducks bring improved offense to Florida to face Panthers

The Anaheim Ducks, who have not made the playoffs since 2018, are off to a much better start, especially offensively. Anaheim, which visits the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night in Sunrise, finished 30th in goals per game last season.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Panthers continue to be shorthanded with latest developments

The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions have been severely affected by injuries this season. That theme continues Monday as team reporter Jameson Oliven shared that forward Jonah Gadjovich would miss the next week after being elbowed against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Panthers’ Brad Marchand to miss game against Ducks; Jonah Gadjovich out a week

Some roster moves for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. When speaking to the media on Monday, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice stated that forward Brad Marchand will not be in the lineup when the team hosts the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / October 26

Bob bounces back as Panthers blank Golden Knights 3-0

Sergei Bobrovsky posted his first shutout of the season in the Florida Panthers suffocating 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at Amerant Bank Arena.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Bruins’ Jordan Harris considering surgery for lower-body injury

The bad news continues to roll in for the Boston Bruins. Depth defenseman Jordan Harris is set to miss “a bit” with a lower-body injury, after stepping up to fill in for the injured Hampus Lindholm.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Field Level Media / October 25

Panthers blank Knights in Sergei Bobrovsky's 50th shutout

Sergei Bobrovsky made 17 saves for his 50th career shutout as the Florida Panthers handed the visiting Vegas Golden Knights their first regulation loss of the season, 3-0, on Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / October 25

Gameday 10: Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights

The two combatants in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final meet this evening in Sunrise when the struggling Florida Panthers (4-5-0) host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights (5-0-2) at Amerant Bank Arena.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 24

Knights, on hot streak, intent on extending Panthers' woes

The Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights will begin a challenging three-game road trip on Saturday when they face the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Panthers Coach Sends Message on Evgeni Malkin Amid Roster Concerns

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice made waves Thursday with a series of interesting remarks about Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin. Maurice's comments drew attention for their tone and timing amid mounting speculation about a potential trade that lands the Panthers a star forward to make up for their ongoing injury issues.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Panthers End Disastrous Road Trip

The Florida Panthers are currently on their quest to win their third straight Stanley Cup. If they do so, they will become the first team since Denis Potvin and the early 1980s New York Islanders to accomplish the feat.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / October 23

Gameday 9: Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Fresh off a rough five-game road trip, the Florida Panthers (4-4) will open a three-game homestand stand when they host the surprising Pittsburgh Penguins (5-2) tonight at Amerant Bank Arena.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 19

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Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

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Brandon Montour News / Total Apex Sports / October 18

Brandon Montour Steps Away From Seattle Kraken Due To A Family Matter

Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour is taking an indefinite leave of absence. The team announced this on Saturday morning, just hours before they were set to face the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Brandon Montour taking temporary leave of absence from Kraken

The Kraken will be without their top defender for the next little while.

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Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Florida Panthers Injuries Keep Piling Up

The Florida Panthers are looking to become the first team since the early 1980s New York Islanders to win three straight Stanley Cups. They started their season 3-3-0 with their most recent loss coming against the New Jersey Devils by a score of 3-1 on Thursday night.

Jonah Gadjovich News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

Florida Panthers Extend Cup Winning Depth Forward

The Florida Panthers and Jonah Gadjovich have agreed to a two-year contract extension. Coming in at a $905k annual average value, the 27 year old will stay with the Panthers through 2027-2028.