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Panthers scratch Sam Bennett vs. Devils with an upper-body injury

Nov. 12, 2024 22:51 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett couldn't play on Tuesday for the Florida Panthers, though the team doesn't expect his absence to go on for much longer. Bennett, the Florida Panthers' second-leading scorer this season, was scratched from the lineup against the New Jersey Devils...

New Jersey beats Florida 4-1 to snap Panthers' 7-game winning streak

Nov. 12, 2024 22:44 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves and the New Jersey Devils snapped Florida's seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday night. Jack Hughes scored in the first period for the...

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win

Nov. 09, 2024 21:16 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Evan Rodrigues scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of the shootout, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped five shots in overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday night for their seventh consecutive victory. Sam Bennett, Dmitry...

The Panthers' newest lucky charm? They're wearing robes to games, and it's working

Nov. 07, 2024 22:51 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers often show up to work in suits. Until further notice, they're wearing robes. Let's explain: The Stanley Cup champion Panthers got personalized bathrobes for their two-game trip to Finland last week, a gift from the team. They showed up for...

Panthers stay red-hot, roll past Predators 6-2 for 6th consecutive victory

Nov. 07, 2024 21:58 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe had two goals and an assist, Aleksander Barkov had three assists for the second time in less than a week and the Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 6-2 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory. Sam Reinhart got his 11th of...

Florida Panthers top Dallas Stars 4-2 and sweep 2-game series in Finland

Nov. 02, 2024 14:56 PM EDT

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — AJ Greer scored his first goal for Florida early in the third period, Aleksander Barkov and Niko Mikkola each had assists in their homeland and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Saturday to finish a two-game sweep in Finland. Sam Reinhart, Evan...

Barkov gets 4 points in his hometown, Panthers top Stars 6-4 in Finland

Nov. 01, 2024 17:18 PM EDT

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and three assists in his return to his hometown, Sam Reinhart scored twice and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Friday night. Finnish players put on a show. Barkov had four points, Anton Lundell had a...

A treat for fans in Tampere: Panthers, Stars send 7 Finns out for opening faceoff

Nov. 01, 2024 15:09 PM EDT

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars didn't make the Finnish fans wait long to see their homeland's players take the ice on Friday. They started all of them. Florida had its four Finns — Tampere native Aleksander Barkov, Eetu...

Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series

Oct. 31, 2024 05:11 AM EDT

The first time Florida coach Paul Maurice went to Finland, he didn’t know a whole lot about the country’s intense love of hockey. He learned. Quickly. “I think one of the real benefits, kind of side benefits for the NHL coaches and players coming over is you get...

Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers arrive in Finland. And the 4 Finns on the team are thrilled

Oct. 29, 2024 13:32 PM EDT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — For the next few days, the Florida Panthers will have the chance to enjoy some salmon soup whenever they'd like. Chocolates will be consumed. Sauna visits are encouraged. There's talk of jumping into a lake. And sometimes, they'll play hockey. ...