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Florida Panthers in the Four Nations Face-Off: USA vs. Finland

Game two of the Four Nations Face-Off was just as exciting as game one, but in a completely different way. Fans got a tight-fought match through two periods of play that erupted into an onslaught of goal-scoring in the final period. Unfortunately for Finland, they were simply outmatched in the last twenty minutes of play […]

Florida Panthers in the Four Nations Faceoff: Preview

The Florida Panthers ride into the Four Nations tournament with great momentum and ramping up their playoff style. On the back of a Stanley Cup Championship last season, an NHL-leading eight players were named to teams participating in the Four Nations Faceoff. Aleksandar Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, and Gustav Forsling were all named in the initial […]

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Ottawa Senators Game 02/08/2025

The Tkachuk Bowl was as advertised in the second of three meetings of Florida and Ottawa. The first time around, in the second game of the season, Ottawa took the win, and Barkov got injured, so it was a wash of a game on the Panther’s side. However, Florida got their revenge this time and […]

Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Vegas Golden Knights | 01/26/2025

The Panthers sport one of the toughest schedules in the NHL this season, both in terms of travel and back-to-backs. On their second west coast trip this season that was out in full force as the tougher of the two games in LA and Vegas were the second half of two back-to-backs this week. Their […]

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & San Jose Sharks | 01/25/2025

The first half of Florida’s second back-to-back this week went as expected after the first half of the first period. The Panthers were clearly a cut above the rebuilding young Sharks team as they took a decisive victory that had 12 of their 18 players make it onto the scoresheet. Aaron Ekblad made his return […]

NHL Game Preview: Florida Panthers at Anaheim Ducks with Line Combinations 1/21/2025

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Anaheim Ducks Game 01/18/2025

After a rather disastrous showing on special teams against Detroit, the Panthers rebounded with a solid game against Anaheim. The two points keep them in second place in the division behind the Maple Leafs. Florida’s 5v5 game has looked very good over the last few games, even if the wins haven’t all been there. The […]

Luostarinen shot defended by Talbot. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Detroit Red Wings Game 01/16/2025

If there’s one hole to the Panthers’ game right now it’s the penalty kill. Florida played a solid and tight 5v5 game against the Red Wings and absolutely shot themselves in the foot by not being able to kill penalties. A nice positive to take from this match is that the third line of Verhaeghe-Lundell-J. […]

Dawson Mercer and Devils teammates go after Matthew Tkachuk following a hit on Nico Hischier.

New Jersey Devils Play Well but Fall to Panthers in a Shootout

The New Jersey Devils lost 2-1 in a shootout to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night at The Rock. The Devils played a solid game, limiting chances, particularly in the first and second periods, but had a few missed offensive opportunities that sent the game to overtime and then a shootout. The Devils grabbed an […]

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Boston Bruins Game 01/11/2025

A short stint at home against the in-division rival, the Boston Bruins. In a matchup that always promises a playoff-caliber style of play and plenty of hatred, the Panthers dominated so much of the game. It wasn’t for lack of trying, that’s for sure, as the Panthers severely outshot the Bruins 42-18. Ekblad didn’t draw […]