Nate Schmidt: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Nate Schmidt’s goal 4:15 into the first period was all Sergei Bobrovsky needed to backstop the Florida Panthers to a tense 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 at Amalie Arena.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / April 26

Nate Schmidt, Panthers look to keep Lightning in check

The Florida Panthers are on fire -- and the same thing can be said for defenseman Nate Schmidt. Florida, the reigning Stanley Cup champion, is off to a dream start to the playoffs, winning both of its road games against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Panthers’ Nate Schmidt joins exclusive Nicklas Lidstrom-led club in Game 2 win

Nate Schmidt signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Florida Panthers in free agency last summer — and he’s been worth every penny and then some so far in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 25

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning Game 2 | 04/24/2025

Tempers flared and boiled over in Game 2 at Amalie Arena. The Panthers took a strong 2-0 series lead on the back of stellar defense that suffocated the Lightning’s offense.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / April 25

Panthers grind out 2-0 Game 2 win over Lightning

Nate Schmidt’s third goal of the series and a 19-save effort from Sergei Bobrovsky carried the Florida Panthers to a gritty 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay LIghtning at Amalie Arena.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / April 24

Nate Schmidt, Sergei Bobrovsky stake Panthers to 2-0 series lead over Lightning

Nate Schmidt's early goal held up as the winner and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky posted the shutout as the visiting Florida Panthers claimed a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / April 24

Panthers Defender Continues Hot Start in Game 2 Victory

The Florida Panthers are off and running in their Stanley Cup defense. The momentum in the latest Battle of Florida belongs to the defending champions, as they've taken a 2-0 series lead back to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, for the next two games.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Panthers' Nate Schmidt ties record for most goals by defenseman after two playoff games

Florida Panthers’ defenseman Nate Schmidt became the sixth defenseman in NHL history to score three goals through the first two games of the playoffs, after the blueliner scored in Game 2 of the Panthers’ first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 23

Panthers deliver an emphatic message in their Game 1 win

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Panthers deliver emphatic message in Game 1 win

The first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday night with four games. Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday's action.

Matthew Tkachuk scores twice in return as Panthers rout Lightning

Watch: Max Domi's OT goal gives Maple Leafs 2-0 lead series vs. Senators

Jordan Martinook continues to haunt Devils as Hurricanes grab 2-0 series lead

Watch: Bill Belichick gets unfriendly welcome at Hurricanes game

Capitals defenseman to miss postseason with ankle injury

Islanders announce a major decision on Lou Lamoriello

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / November 29

William Nylander Breaks Silence on his Suspendable Cross-Check on Nate Schmidt

During Toronto's 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, William Nylander was given a double minor for cross-checking Panthers player Nate Schmidt in the face and could have had further consequences if the NHL decided so.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / November 11

Nate Schmidt Turning Things Around with the Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — When the final year of his contract was bought out by the Winnipeg Jets, it did not take Nate Schmidt long to set his sights on joining the Florida Panthers.

Boston Bruins News / Hockey Unplugged / October 14

Brad Marchand jumps Nate Schmidt after hit on David Pastrnak

Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins is looking to have a big season especially as the Bruins failed in the playoffs last year at the hands of the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / October 14

Gameday 4: Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins

The Florida Panthers (1-2) limp into Beantown looking to end a two-game skid when they face the Boston Bruins (2-1) in a holiday matinée matchup at TD Garden.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / October 12

Florida Panthers Struggle in Rare Loss to Buffalo Sabres

Saturday night started off pretty nicely for a shorthanded Panthers team in Buffalo, but it was one which belonged to the Sabres. Nate Schmidt opened the scoring for Florida, but the Sabres scored the next four goals and won their first game of the season, 5-2, over the Panthers.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 9