Spencer Knight

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & New York Islanders Game 02/02/2025

Florida’s been incredible in the second half of back-to-backs, and Sunday was no different against the Islanders. Florida started off the game with a celebratory ceremony for defenseman Dmitry Kulikov’s 1,000th gam,e which he skated in last week against LA. The Panthers’ top-line chemistry is red hot at the moment; coming into this game, they […]

Read More
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 […]

Read More
Anaheim Ducks vs Florida Panthers

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 […]

Read More
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. […]

Read More
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 […]

Read More

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Pittsburgh Penguins Game 01/03/2025

Florida wanted to rebound after the loss to Carolina on Thursday. Despite it being a loss that the refs had a large hand in, it was still a loss. The Panthers came out better to start this match with the Penguins, but with the same officiating crew as the previous day, the calls went as […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More
Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

3 Takeaways From the Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning Game 12/22/2024

It is the first iteration of the Battle for Florida this year and the first meeting of the two Florida-based teams since the Panthers eliminated the Lightning from the playoffs en route to their Stanley Cup. The Lightning had a different look this year with no Stamkos and instead picked up Guentzel in the offseason. […]

Read More

3 Takeaways from Florida Panthers vs. Calgary Flames 12/14/2024

Florida must hate playing during their Western Canada road trip. Just like last season, they’re struggling to play out west at the moment, and for the second straight game, they get shut out, this time against the Flames. Bad bounces and turnovers remain a problem right now, and the offense has stalled out, scoring just […]

Read More

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Pittsburgh Penguins Game 12/03/24

Following two great wins over Carolina, the Panthers headed on the road to take on the Penguins. Both teams were on a three-game win streak going into Tuesday’s game, and the Cats would be without two players in their lineup, Sergei Bobrovsky and Mackie Samoskevich. Bobrovsky and his wife are expecting their second child, so […]

Read More