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Verhaeghe scores 4 goals, Panthers beat Blue Jackets 7-0

Apr. 01, 2023 22:19 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe scored four goals to reach 40 for the season, Alex Lyon made 21 saves for his first shutout and the Florida Panthers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-0 on Saturday night to move into the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Sam Reinhart...

Montour scores in OT, Panthers beat Maple Leafs to snap skid

Mar. 30, 2023 00:46 AM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Sam Reinhart tied it with 1 minute left in regulation and Brandon Montour scored 1:41 into overtime as the Florida Panthers rallied to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Wednesday night, snapping a four-game skid. Anton Lundell also scored to help the Panthers get...

Rangers rally for 4 straight goals, beat Panthers 4-3

Mar. 25, 2023 23:47 PM EDT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Kane scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period as the New York Rangers rallied from two goals down to beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Saturday. Kaapo Kakko, Alexis Lafreniere and Filip Chytil each had a goal and an assist to help New York...

NHL players: Crosby most complete; McDavid tops for clutch

Mar. 22, 2023 14:46 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continues being regarded by his peers as the NHL’s most complete player, though he takes a backseat to Edmonton’s Connor McDavid in having the best chance to produce in the clutch. Those are among the findings in the National Hockey...

Barkov sets Panthers' points mark in 5-2 win over Red Wings

Mar. 20, 2023 22:36 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Aleksander Barkov set the Florida franchise record for most career points, Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals, and the streaking Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings for the ninth consecutive time, 5-2 on Monday night. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, giving...

Panthers have 4-goal 3rd in 4-2 comeback win over Devils

Mar. 18, 2023 21:53 PM EDT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored two of Florida's four third-period goals and the Panthers rallied to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Saturday night. Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist to tie former teammate Jonathan Huberdeau for the franchise career points lead...

Bobrovsky comes up big as Panthers defeat Golden Knights 2-1

Mar. 07, 2023 22:31 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves as the Florida Panthers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Tuesday night, ending Vegas' three-game winning streak. Ryan Lomberg and Aleksander Barkov each scored a goal for the Panthers, which has now won two in a row as...

Bobrovsky makes 31 saves as Panthers beat Penguins 4-1

Mar. 04, 2023 22:03 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, Sam Bennett scored in his return to the lineup and the Florida Panthers stopped Pittsburgh’s four-game win streak with a 4-1 victory against the Penguins on Saturday night. Bennett missed six games with a lower-body injury....

Anderson makes 53 saves, Skinner powers Sabres past Panthers

Feb. 24, 2023 23:23 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Skinner scored twice and Craig Anderson made 53 saves against his former team to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Friday night. The 41-year-old Anderson spent three seasons with the Panthers (2006-09) and still maintains a...

Bobrovsky, Panthers beat Wild 2-1 in shootout

Feb. 14, 2023 00:03 AM EST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Anton Lundell and Aleksander Barkov scored in the shootout to send the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 win against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night. Eetu Luostarinen scored in regulation for Florida, which has won four of its past five games. Sergei Bobrovsky...