BIZARRE: 7 - What They Never Told You

Panthers miss a chance to clinch playoff spot in OT, but get help from Caps vs. Islanders

SUNRISE, Fla. — With one final breakaway chance in overtime Monday, the Florida Panthers missed out on clinching their spot in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Miami Herald · Apr 11, 2023

Tkachuk’s last-minute goal in Washington keeps Panthers in control of destiny with 2 left

The clock was ticking toward its final minute and the Florida Panthers were at risk of wasting a dominant third period Saturday. They had already rallied once and blown one lead, and they were tied with the Washington Capitals for 19 minutes of the third period until Matthew Tkachuk, on…

Miami Herald · Apr 9, 2023

Four fights, 144 penalty minutes and 56 saves for Lyon: Panthers win wild one against Senators

SUNRISE, Fla. — With every save, FLA Live Arena got closer and closer to exploding. Alex Lyon, who was just a few weeks ago an afterthought and now the crux of the Florida Panthers’ late-season push for the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, darted from side to side and turned away…

Miami Herald · Apr 7, 2023

Panthers’ plummet continues with fourth straight loss in Ottawa, making playoffs unlikely

The Florida Panthers dug too big a hole and couldn’t climb out of it.

Miami Herald · Mar 28, 2023

Sabres' Russian player won't take part in Pride night warmup

Ilya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing to not participate in the Buffalo Sabres’ pregame warmup on Pride night when players are expected to wear Pride-themed jerseys

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Panthers blow two-goal lead to Rangers, as ill-timed losing streak hits three games

SUNRISE, Fla. — Carter Verhaeghe tilted his head back in disbelief as the New York Rangers finally completed their comeback and took a lead on the Florida Panthers in the third period. It was a stunning around, both because of how dominant the Panthers once looked and because of how…

Miami Herald · Mar 26, 2023

Panthers’ playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Leafs, 1st losing skid since January

SUNRISE, Fla. 1 As recently as Tuesday, the Florida Panthers held full control of their postseason destiny.

Miami Herald · Mar 24, 2023

As teams and players around NHL back out of ‘Pride’ celebrations, Panthers ‘celebrate it’

Pride Month has sparked controversy across the NHL throughout this season with players and teams opting out of large, very public parts of the festivities. The Florida Panthers, however, will be full participants in the team’s celebration Thursday in Sunrise.

Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2023

Down 3 key players, Panthers suffer ugly loss in Philly. What it means for playoff chase.

When the week began, the Florida Panthers knew they’d probably have to play without Sergei Bobrovsky on Tuesday. The absences of Sam Bennett and Anthony Duclair, however, were an unexpected wrinkle.

Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2023

‘Comeback Cats’ strike back! Panthers rally past Devils to take control of playoff destiny

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk whirled around in search of someone to celebrate with. His goal — a beautiful masterclass of stick work and finesse around the crease — had punctuated a rapid-fire comeback for the Florida Panthers and pulled them from the verge of a potentially frustrating loss to…

Miami Herald · Mar 19, 2023