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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

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Panthers’ 2026 First-Round Pick Traded To Blackhawks Is Top-10 Protected

The Florida Panthers acquired defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2025 Trade Deadline. In return, the Blackhawks received goaltender Spencer Knight and a conditional 2026 first-round pick.

Seth Jones News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6

Big Key Detail of Seth Jones Panthers Trade Becomes Public a Year Later

It has been learned that the Florida Panthers are protected from a lost season if the pick they traded to the Chicago Blackhawks becomes a top-ten selection.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' 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.

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 / 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.

Mikulas Hovorka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Panthers Reassign Mikulas Hovorka

2/6/26: The Panthers reassigned Hovorka back to AHL Charlotte today. He played 11:27 time on ice in Florida’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning yesterday.

Paul Maurice News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

Panthers head coach Paul Maurice ejected from fight-filled game against Lightning

Thursday marked this season’s final installment of the “Battle of Florida” between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, and the two teams made sure it was a memorable one.

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.

Josh Davies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Panthers Place Josh Davies On Unconditional Waivers

The Panthers placed forward prospect Josh Davies on unconditional waivers Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. He’ll have his contract terminated and become an unrestricted free agent tomorrow after he clears.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 5

Panthers place Tobias Bjornfot on injured reserve

The Florida Panthers‘ injury bug has struck another victim. Florida placed defenseman Tobias Bjornfot on injured reserve Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Panthers have called up defenseman Mikulas Hovorka from the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

NHL Predictions: Feb 5th – Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 5

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky describes ’emotional’ importance of Bruins win

Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers faced the Boston Bruins in a midseason must-win contest for the two-time defending champions. Florida entered the game nine points back of the Bruins for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Panthers’ Vilmanis exits game against Bruins after hit on McAvoy

Florida Panthers forward Sandis Vilmanis exited the team’s game against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night with an upper-body injury, the team announced.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Florida Panthers need to treat every game as must-win

Time is running out in a hurry for the Florida Panthers, who have hit a rough patch as they struggle to overcome a rash of injuries during a competitive Eastern Conference playoff race.

The Panthers are running out of time to make the playoffs

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Why Sam Bennett was the right fit for Canada's Olympic team

Canada’s men’s hockey team is making a change for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3

Desperate Panthers face Bruins team looking to rebound from tough loss

Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk is nothing if not honest. "We're in trouble right now," Tkachuk told reporters Monday after Florida's 5-3 loss to the visiting Buffalo Sabres.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Matthew Tkachuk Delivers Blunt Message After Fourth Straight Loss

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk spoke after the team’s fourth straight loss, giving a clear view of their current struggles. The Panthers, who won back-to-back Stanley Cups in the last two seasons, have struggled this year.