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Panthers and Rangers play outdoor hockey game in Miami, replete with snow and fire

Mika Zibanejad had a hat trick, Artemi Panarin scored twice and the Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in Florida.

Players warm up before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey...

Players warm up before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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Players warm up before the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

A Florida Panthers statue painted by tennis star Martina Navratilova is displayed for auction in Miami on Friday in an effort to raise money to fight cancer. (Tim Reynolds/AP)

Florida Panthers enlist stars for unique cancer fundraiser, showing it off at Winter Classic

Aleksander Barkov (16) of the Florida Panthers practices on Thursday ahead of Friday's NHL Winter Classic against the New York Rangers at loanDepot park in Miami. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Finland’s roster leaves off Barkov, but many other Panthers make Olympic teams

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice, center, on Thursday shouts instructions to his players during practice for Friday's NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at loanDepot park in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Dave Hyde: NHL’s Winter Classic is a wonderland of hockey fun — yes, in Miami

January 1, 2026 at 6:29 p.m.

The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers are used to playing outdoor in the (relative)...

Aleksander Barkov (16) of the Florida Panthers skates ahead of Thursday's practice before Friday's NHL Winter Classic against the New York Rangers at loanDepot park in Miami. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Barkov, Tkachuk skate (to degrees) at Florida Panthers practice

January 1, 2026 at 3:16 p.m.

The Florida Panthers stars have missed all this season with injuries, but they were on...

Workers spray water down on the ice rink at LoanDepot Park. The rink will host South Florida's first ever outdoor hockey game— the 2026 Winter Classic. (Carlton Gillespie / WLRN Public Media)

How do you keep ice from melting in Miami? NHL prepares for first outdoor game in Florida

By WLRN Public Media

December 31, 2025 at 12:33 p.m.

A sheet of ice has been sitting at LoanDepot Park in Miami, and the National...

The Panthers' Brad Marchand gestures after scoring vs. the Canadiens during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday in Sunrise. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Canadiens rally late in regulation, spoil Marchand’s night with OT win over Panthers

By Associated Press

December 30, 2025 at 10:13 p.m.

Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart scored for Florida in the loss. Marchand was honored for...

The Panthers' Anton Lundell high fives teammates after scoring vs. the Capitals during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday in Sunrise. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Reinhart scores twice as Panthers beat Capitals, giving Florida 9th win in 12 games

By Associated Press

December 29, 2025 at 10:09 p.m.

Florida came back from a third-period deficit to pull out the victory, getting goals from...

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his goal with teammates in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)

Panthers’ ineptitude on power play costly as Lightning win 4-2

By Associated Press

December 27, 2025 at 10:21 p.m.

Florida was 1 for 11 on the power play and also gave up Guentzel's shorthanded...

The Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) celebrates with Seth Jones following a goal during the third period vs. the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Kunin, Lundell score during Panthers’ five-goal third period in win over Hurricanes

By Associated Press

December 23, 2025 at 10:01 p.m.

Kunin, Lundell scored seconds apart during a 5-goal third as Florida rallied past Carolina. Mikkola...

St. Louis Blues right wing Jonatan Berggren (29) and Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)

Blues rout Panthers after tie-breaking goal with less than a second left in second period

By Tribune News Service

December 20, 2025 at 9:19 p.m.

The Blues took a 3-2 lead when Justin Faulk sent a shot past Daniil Tarasov...

Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker collide into goaltender Brandon Bussi during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Down 3-0 with 9:45 left, Panthers stun Hurricanes, win in shootout

By Associated Press

December 19, 2025 at 11:00 p.m.

The Panthers surged into a tie for second in the Atlantic Division, one point behind...

Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov protects the net in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bennett scores 10 seconds into third, Panthers top Kings to win sixth of past seven

By Associated Press

December 17, 2025 at 10:25 p.m.

Entering the late games on Wednesday, the Panthers finally pushed back up into the top...

Panthers center Sam Reinhart celebrates with the bench after his goal vs. the Lightning on Monday in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Sam Reinhart scores twice to lead Panthers over Lightning

By Associated Press

December 15, 2025 at 10:24 p.m.

Reinhart recorded his fourth career game with a shorthanded and power play goal, most in...

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky defends against a shot by the Dallas Stars in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Bobrovsky, Marchand lead Panthers to 4-0 win over Stars

By Associated Press

December 13, 2025 at 11:14 p.m.

Bobrovsky improved to 21-2-2 against Dallas as the Panthers won their fifth straight over the...

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski, right, congratulates center Nathan MacKinnon after his goal agains the Florida Panthers in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NHL-leading Avalanche cruise to 6-2 win over Panthers

By Associated Press

December 12, 2025 at 8:21 a.m.

Nathan MacKinnon was one of six Colorado players to score as the red-hot Avalanche cruised...

Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) shoots the puck against the Nashville Predators on Nov. 24 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP File Photo/George Walker IV)

Lundell scores late, Panthers top Mammoth for third consecutive win

By Associated Press

December 11, 2025 at 6:45 a.m.

Anton Lundell scored with 50.8 seconds left, batting a loose puck in front of the...

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice stands behind players left wing Noah Gregor (18), center Luke Kunin (71), center Carter Verhaeghe (23), and defenseman Uvis Balinskis (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Verhaeghe scores again, Panthers close out homestand with 4-1 win over Islanders

By Tim Reynolds

December 8, 2025 at 1:09 p.m.

Uvis Balinskis got a rare goal for the Panthers, who finished off a three-game-in-four-day stint...

Florida Panthers Sam Bennett speaks to the media on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Bennett scores with 4 seconds left in OT as Panthers rally from down 4-1, top Blue Jackets 7-6

By Associated Press

December 6, 2025 at 7:24 p.m.

Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand each had a goal and three assists for Florida.

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice stands behind players left wing Noah Gregor (18), center Luke Kunin (71), center Carter Verhaeghe (23), and defenseman Uvis Balinskis (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Panthers blow another early lead, lose fifth straight home game

By Associated Press

December 4, 2025 at 10:35 p.m.

The last time the Panthers had lost as many as five home games in a...

Maple Leafs center Bobby McMann (74) reacts after defenseman Troy Stecher, not shown, scored a goal during the first period against the Panthers on Tuesday in Sunrise. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Maple Leafs jump out to quick lead, hand Panthers their third straight loss

By Associated Press

December 2, 2025 at 10:16 p.m.

Stecher and Laughton got their first goals of the season, and Joshua added a goal...

Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley (1) stops a shot as Florida Panthers center Jesper Boqvist (70) and Calgary Flames defenseman Yan Kuznetsov (37) look on, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

For second time in three nights, Panthers blow 2-0 lead, lose in regulation at home

By Associated Press

November 28, 2025 at 7:13 p.m.

Evan Rodrigues and Sam Bennett scored in the first 2:58 for Florida.

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) acknowledges the cheers from the crowd after reaching 1,000 career points during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Panthers blow 2-0 lead, get stunned in final minute of regulation by Flyers

By Associated Press

November 26, 2025 at 10:08 p.m.

Tyson Foerster scored on a rebound of his own shot with 45.2 seconds left to...

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) speaks at a news conference during practice at the Baptist Health Iceplex in Fort Lauderdale on June 1, 2025.(Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Matthew Tkachuk is skating again, but no set return date for Florida Panthers star

By Tim Reynolds

November 26, 2025 at 1:54 p.m.

Matthew Tkachuk is skating again, though the Florida Panthers still aren’t sure when their star...

Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period Monday vs. the Predators in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Greer’s two goals, assist lead Panthers over reeling Predators

By Associated Press

November 24, 2025 at 11:00 p.m.

A.J. Greer scored twice and added an assist, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe had a...

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) defends a shot on the goal by Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand during the second period of Saturday's game.in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dave Hyde: Panthers, amid the pain, show why they’ve been so great for so long

November 23, 2025 at 11:29 a.m.

With seven regulars out for weeks, the Panthers still have close to the records at...

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) adjust his helmet during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Bobrovsky pulled as Oilers end winless streak by topping shorthanded Panthers in Cup rematch

By Associated Press

November 22, 2025 at 10:28 p.m.

The Panthers, down 4-1, had pulled to within 4-3 when Edmonton tacked on two empty-net...

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) and defensemen Jeff Petry (2) and Uvis Balinskis battle with New Jersey Devils wings Juho Lammikko (83) and Ondrej Palat (18) in front of the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Bobrovsky stops 30 shots as Panthers slip by Devils 1-0

By Tim Reynolds

November 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Bobrovsky has 51 shutouts, tied for 28th in NHL history.

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) makes a save against the Boston Bruins during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

How the Florida Panthers can win you free Chick-Fil-A nuggets

By Adam Lichtenstein

November 18, 2025 at 1:22 p.m.

If Panthers goalies make 30 saves in a home game this season, fans in Broward...

The Panthers' A.J. Greer celebrates his first period goal vs. the Canucks at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday in Sunrise. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Sam Bennett keys Panthers’ three-goal third period in win over Canucks

By Associated Press

November 17, 2025 at 10:19 p.m.

Seth Jones added two goals, and Luke Kunin, Evan Rodrigues, Anton Lundell, A.J. Greer and...

Tampa Bay Lightning center Jack Finley (62) scores a goal against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Jack Finley scores 1st NHL goal to help the Lightning beat the Panthers 3-1

By Associated Press

November 15, 2025 at 8:22 p.m.

Brad Marchand scored his team-leading 12th goal of the season for Florida, a power-play tally...

Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates his goal with left wing Brad Marchand (63) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Brad Marchand reaches 1,000 career points as Panthers hammer Capitals

By Associated Press

November 13, 2025 at 10:32 p.m.

Brad Marchand's 1,000th point came on an empty-net goal by Eetu Luostarinen with 1:30 left...

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates against Vegas Golden Knights right wing Keegan Kolesar, center right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Brad Marchand, playing some of his best hockey at age 37, powers Panthers past Vegas

By Associated Press

November 11, 2025 at 9:35 a.m.

Red-hot Brad Marchand extended his goal streak to five games to lead the Florida Panthers...

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) celebrates with center Will Smith (2) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Celebrini scores 10th goal as Sharks top Panthers 3-1 for third straight win

By Associated Press

November 9, 2025 at 10:05 a.m.

Brad Marchand scored in his fourth straight game, the longest streak by a Panthers player...

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his goal with the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Red-hot Brad Marchand scores 2 goals to power Panthers past Kings in L.A.

By Associated Press

November 7, 2025 at 8:47 a.m.

Brad Marchand scored two goals and Sam Reinhart got the go-ahead goal on his 30th...

Anaheim Ducks players celebrate a goal by left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Cutter Gauthier has 1st hat trick to send surging Ducks past Panthers, 7-3

By Associated Press

November 5, 2025 at 9:25 a.m.

Cutter Gauthier had his first career hat trick during a four-point performance, and the Anaheim...

Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) defends the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Marchand scores goal in regulation and shootout as Florida beats Dallas 4-3

By Associated Press

November 1, 2025 at 9:08 p.m.

Sam Reinhart got the 300th goal of his career.

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers’ Brad Marchand scored a goal with special meaning. It was for Selah

By Tim Reynolds

November 2, 2025 at 1:30 a.m.

By TIM REYNOLDS SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand put the puck in the back...

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63), who played for more than 15 seasons with the Boston Bruins, taps his heart during a standing ovation during a break in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Brad Marchand steps away from Panthers to help a friend whose daughter died of cancer

By Associated Press

October 30, 2025 at 9:54 a.m.

Marchand missed Florida’s game Tuesday night against Anaheim. Coach Paul Maurice expects him to be...

Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis (26) skates with the puck as Ducks left wing Ross Johnston defends on Tuesday in Sunrise. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers rally to force overtime, but Ducks win in shootout in Quenneville’s return to South Florida

By Associated Press

October 28, 2025 at 11:03 p.m.

Troy Terry and Mason McTavish scored in the shootout to help the Ducks beat the...

A shot from Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, not pictured, gets past Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) for the team’s fifth goal of the game, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Bobrovsky logs 50th career shutout as Panthers hand first regulation loss to Golden Knights

By Associated Press

October 25, 2025 at 9:24 p.m.

It was a matchup of the teams that have combined to win the last three...

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates with right wing Rickard Rakell (67) after scoring his team’s first goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Sidney Crosby’s two goals, assist lead Penguins to 5-3 win over Panthers

By Associated Press

October 23, 2025 at 10:09 p.m.

Sergei Bobrovsky gave up five goals on just 16 shots in the Florida net.

Panthers left wing Brad Marchand, who played for more than 15 seasons with the Bruins, taps his heart during a standing ovation during a break in the first period of Tuesday's game in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Marchand has 2 assists to help Panthers win in his emotional return to Boston

By Associated Press

October 21, 2025 at 10:37 p.m.

Brad Marchand had two assists in his return to Boston, and Carter Verhaeghe scored the...

Buffalo Sabres right wing Josh Doan (91) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Panthers’ offense remains inept on road trip as Sabres hand defending champs fourth straight loss

By Associated Press

October 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Defenseman Niko Mikkola departed in the second period with an upper-body injury.

The New Jersey Devils are introduced before their home opener NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Meier, Hischier score in third period, Devils send Panthers to third straight loss, .500

By Associated Press

October 16, 2025 at 10:21 p.m.

Florida’s Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring 1:59 into the game, tapping a loose puck past...

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) stops a Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (11) shot as Patrick Kane (88) defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings send Panthers to second straight loss after 3-0-0 start

By Associated Press

October 15, 2025 at 10:06 p.m.

Brad Marchand scored on a wraparound for Florida with 5:55 left in the second.

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (7) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey preseason game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers’ Kulikov has surgery, expected to be sidelined about 5 months by upper-body injury

By Associated Press

October 16, 2025 at 12:51 p.m.

The 34-year-old Kulikov was hurt Oct. 9 in a 2-1 home victory over Philadelphia.

The Flyers' Sean Couturier, left, skates past Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov, right, after scoring during the second period Monday in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Couturier scores twice as Flyers hand Panthers their first loss of season

By Associated Press

October 13, 2025 at 10:06 p.m.

Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett rallied the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers with goals,...

Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (11) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Panthers beat Senators to remain unbeaten, rolling to 6-2 victory for 3-0-0 start

By Associated Press

October 11, 2025 at 10:20 p.m.

Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was the starter for the 26th consecutive Florida game going back to...

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his goal with center Luke Kunin (71) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Marchand breaks third-period tie, Panthers beat Flyers to move to 2-0

By Associated Press

October 9, 2025 at 10:04 p.m.

Anton Lundell also scored for the injury-depleted two-time defending champs.

The 2025 Championship banner is raised before the start of the Florida Panthers home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dave Hyde: A ‘goose bumps’ Panthers night as banner goes up, new season starts with win

October 8, 2025 at 11:10 a.m.

This scene never gets old, no matter how many times it might happen, and the...

Jesper Boqvist scores the go ahead goal during the Florida Panthers in their home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

The Florida Panthers win home opener | PHOTOS

By Mike Stocker

October 7, 2025 at 8:22 p.m.

A.J. Greer scores the first goal for the Florida Panthers in their home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Panthers start quest for third straight Stanley Cup with win over Blackhawks

By Adam Lichtenstein

October 7, 2025 at 8:57 p.m.

The Panthers began their third straight Stanley Cup title chase with a win over Chicago,...

Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis (26) and Tampa Bay Lightning Dylan Duke, right, scuffle during the third period of an NHL hockey preseason game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Panthers-Lightning preseason brawls: ‘That was over the top’

By Adam Lichtenstein

October 7, 2025 at 6:49 p.m.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the preseason fights between the Panthers and Lightning were "over...

Sam Bennett shows off his championship rings during the Florida Panthers' private ring ceremony at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Florida Panthers private championship ring ceremony | PHOTOS

By Carline Jean

October 6, 2025 at 7:14 p.m.

Photos from the Florida Panthers' private championship ring ceremony held Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at...

FILE – Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand skates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

A breakaway and a save: How one moment changed everything for Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers

By Tim Reynolds

October 4, 2025 at 8:31 a.m.

What if Brad Marchand scored what would have been a series-clinching goal on a breakaway...

FILE – Florida Panthers forward Cole Schwindt skates during NHL hockey training camp, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Panthers bring back Cole Schwindt, who was part of the trade that landed Matthew Tkachuk

By Associated Press

October 3, 2025 at 2:51 p.m.

Cole Schwindt was a player the Florida Panthers reluctantly included in the trade that brought...

FILE – Florida Panthers’ Niko Mikkola skates during an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Panthers add another long-term deal, giving Niko Mikkola an eight-year, $40 million extension

By Tim Reynolds

October 2, 2025 at 3:58 p.m.

The extension keeps Florida defenseman Mikkola through the 2033-34 season. He would be 38 when...

Florida Panthers Captain Aleksander Barkov watches the second day of Miami HEAT Training Camp on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald)

Spoelstra on sidelined Panthers’ Barkov at Heat practice, ‘I love that guy. I love everything he’s about’

By Ira Winderman

October 1, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

In a sports market dealing with the season-ending knee surgery for Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek...

Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov underwent surgery on Friday and the fear is he'll miss the 2025-2026 season.(Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dave Hyde: How do Panthers replace their irreplaceable captain?

September 26, 2025 at 7:11 p.m.

The two-time Stanley Cup champs suffered the kind of injury that will set back their...

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) accepts the Stanley Cup from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman after Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Panthers star Aleksander Barkov suffered ACL, MCL injuries, will likely miss season

By Adam Lichtenstein

September 26, 2025 at 7:03 p.m.

Panthers star center Aleksander Barkov had surgery repair ACL and MCL injuries, and he is...

Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov skated briefly with the team at practice Thursday at loanDepot Park before Friday's Winter Classic game. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov needs help getting off ice after apparent leg injury

By Tim Reynolds

September 25, 2025 at 1:11 p.m.

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov needed to be helped off the ice after appearing to sustain...

Florida Panthers' general manager Bill Zito, left, and coach Paul Maurice have assembled a culture of hard work with this team.(Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Dave Hyde: Soul of champs on display as Panthers hit ice again

September 24, 2025 at 5:35 p.m.

The Panthers won't ease into this season after back-to-back Stanley Cups. Their first four practices...

Brad Marchand didn't expect to return speaks to the Florida Panthers for this season. Then General Manager Bill Zito made an offer that kept him, Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad.
(Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dave Hyde: Panthers’ Marchand didn’t expect to return — then Florida’s little helper appeared

September 18, 2025 at 5:27 p.m.

From the Panthers to the Dolphins, South Florida teams sell the weather, the great places...

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk sprays fans with champagne at the Elbo Room on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk will be ‘College GameDay’ guest picker

By Adam Lichtenstein

September 18, 2025 at 3:53 p.m.

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk will be the celebrity guest picker when the Hurricanes host ESPN's...

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice talks with Noah Gregor during the first Panthers practice of the season at Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, September 18, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Florida Panthers open training camp at IcePlex | PHOTOS

By Mike Stocker

September 18, 2025 at 4:32 p.m.

The Florida Panthers open training camp at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale on...

Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito speaks to the media on Wednesday as training camp starts for the two-time defending champs. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dave Hyde: What pressure? Panthers embrace their chance at three-peat

September 18, 2025 at 8:19 a.m.

With last year's team virtually intact, the Panthers know they'll be challenging for another Stanley...

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) skates with the Stanley Cup after Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk likely out for first two months of season

By Adam Lichtenstein

September 17, 2025 at 2:07 p.m.

Panthers star winger Matthew Tkachuk will miss a large chunk of the season as he...

Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito spoke at the Cancer Survivorship Summit Sept 6 that was hosted by cancer survivor and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. (photo courtesy of Debbie Wasserman Schultz)

Dave Hyde: Panthers GM Bill Zito’s unique fight against cancer with smiles, sculptures

September 11, 2025 at 5:26 p.m.

Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito's family has been hit hard by cancer. He and his...

Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito will speak on Saturday at a Cancer Survivorship Summit hosted by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. (Debbie Wasserman Schultz/Courtesy)

Florida Panthers manager to keynote cancer survivorship summit in Broward

By Cindy Krischer Goodman

September 4, 2025 at 2:06 p.m.

Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito will speak Satuday in Broward County at a Cancer...

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart carries the Stanley Cup as he arrives for a public event in West Vancouver earlier this month. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Dave Hyde: The Panthers’ 100 Days of Fun is twice as nice this summer

August 28, 2025 at 4:38 p.m.

The Keeper of the Cup has taken the championship trophy to seven countries for Panthers...

FILE – Florida Panthers President & CEO Matt Caldwell announces a new naming rights deal, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, file)

Matthew Caldwell leaving Cup champion Panthers, becoming CEO of Timberwolves and Lynx

By Associated Press

August 27, 2025 at 1:31 p.m.

Caldwell is stepping down as the business operations president of the two-time defending Stanley Cup...

FILE – Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, April 30, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)

Panthers’ Tkachuk says he’s undecided on whether to have surgery to address last season’s injuries

By Associated Press

August 8, 2025 at 5:49 p.m.

Tkachuk: “If I do get the surgery, it’ll definitely be the first two or maybe...

Matthew Tkachuk skates with the Stanley Cup after winning Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, June 17. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk to be featured as cover star of EA Sports’ NHL 26

By Cameron Priester

August 6, 2025 at 4:48 p.m.

After claiming his second straight Stanley Cup in June, Florida Panthers' star Matthew Tkachuk was...

Matthew Tkachuk skates with the Stanley Cup after Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Stanley Cup tour continues as Matthew Tkachuk pays visit to St. Louis Children’s Hospital

By Cameron Priester

July 22, 2025 at 1:33 p.m.

Florida Panthers' star Matthew Tkachuk returned his childhood home of St. Louis, MO on Monday...

The Florida Panthers hold the Stanley Cup after Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

The Stanley Cup’s first real visit to Atlanta shows great things happen to good person | Ken Sugiura

By Tribune News Service

July 21, 2025 at 10:26 a.m.

Members of the championship team receive one day with the cup for a personal celebration,...

The Florida Panthers raise the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise on June 17, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Panthers’ title defense set as 2025-26 NHL regular-season schedule announced

By Cameron Priester

July 16, 2025 at 1:50 p.m.

The route the Panthers will take to defend their back-to-back Stanley Cup titles is set...

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov holds the Stanley Cup during the team’s Championship Celebration on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Fort Lauderdale beach. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Panthers will begin title defense, raise Stanley Cup banner on Oct. 7

By Adam Lichtenstein

July 14, 2025 at 11:08 a.m.

The Panthers will open their season against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 7. They will...

Florida Panthers Mackie Samoskevich celebrates with fans during the NHL hockey team's Stanley Cup championship celebration, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Panthers agree to contract with young winger Mackie Samoskevich

By Adam Lichtenstein

July 10, 2025 at 12:16 p.m.

The Panthers ensured that one of their top young players will be back for another...

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