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Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. ...
Barkov and the Panthers are cleared for takeoff to Finland after captain returns to lineup
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov and the Florida Panthers are cleared for takeoff. The Panthers captain celebrated his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a lower-body injury by scoring his first goal of the season and adding an assist in a 5-2 win over the...
Barkov scores in his return from injury and Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist in his return after missing eight games with a lower-body injury, and the Atlantic Division-leading Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Monday night. Carter Verhaeghe scored the go-ahead goal...
