Niko Mikkola
3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Utah Hockey Club Game 01/08/2025
The Panthers started the day with exciting news as it was officially announced that the Winter Classic is coming to South Florida next year. The Panthers are set to host the outdoor game at IoanDepot Park in Miami on January 2nd with the New York Rangers as their opponent. Coming off a tightly contested loss […]
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3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Montreal Canadiens Game 12/28/2024
Florida got outworked by the Canadiens in the first game after the Christmas break. The Panthers looked a step slow and were feeling the strain of having Niko Mikkola out of the lineup. Obviously, there are still some growing pains with this team as they figure things out as the season ebbs and flows. It […]
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3 Takeaways From the Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning Game 12/23/2024
One hit in the first period rendered the outcome of this rematch meaningless for Florida fans. Cats fans are far more concerned about the health of Matthew Tkachuk, who exited the game toward the end of the first period after a knee-to-knee contact with Nikita Kucherov. Tkachuk had to be helped off the ice and […]
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3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & St. Louis Blues Game 12/20/2024
The Panthers returned home from their long west coast road trip for their first match with the Blues. After a dominant win over the Wild, this game was a low-scoring affair that needed overtime to be decided. Florida’s defensemen once again stepped up to the offensive side of things as they generated a decent amount […]
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3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Minnesota Wild Game 12/18/2024
Florida concluded its road trip in St. Paul to take on the Minnesota Wild. Emotions ran high between the teams, with multiple scrums breaking out, and few teams playing as well as the Panthers when they’re playing emotional hockey. The Cats played hard and physical, not giving Minnesota much open ice to work with. Strong […]
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2025 4 Nations Face-Off: Finland’s Roster Announced
Team Finland is a known for its blend of skill, speed, and tactical prowess. The roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off is packed with NHL talent, featuring a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars. Led by elite players like Aleksander Barkov and Sebastian Aho, Finland boasts a strong offensive lineup capable of dominating any opponent. The team’s […]
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3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Philadelphia Flyers Game 12/05/24
It was an exciting night for the Panthers coming in off the announcement of the Four Nations rosters. Florida leads the NHL in most players named to teams at eight: Barkov (FIN), Luostarinen (FIN), Lundell, (FIN), Mikkola (FIN), Forsling (SE), Tkachuk (USA), Reinhart (CAN), and Bennett (CAN). Bill Ziton is working with Team USA, Patric […]
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NHL Game Recap: Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils 11/14/2024
After a tough loss on Tuesday to the Devils, Florida looked to rebound in their second chance game on Thursday. Unfortunately, they ultimately fell short of picking up a win against New Jersey and struggled against the speed that the Devils utilize. The Cats’ usually stout defense was a half-step behind all night, allowing New […]
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Florida Panthers Weekly Recap: 11/07-09/2024
The Panthers returned home from their long road trip to New York and Finland bringing with them a five-game win streak. Florida took on the Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers and walked away with two more wins. It was a tale of two games: the game against the Predators was filled to the brim with […]
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NHL Game Recap: Florida Panthers vs. Philadelphia Flyers 11/09/2024
Superstitious Florida is rolling with what works, rolling up to games wearing their custom robes. We’ll see if this new trend lasts until the end of the season, but it is pretty funny in the meantime. The Panthers faced off with the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday night in a closely contested match. The Cats struggled against […]
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