Jesper Boqvist scores twice as Panthers beat Rangers 5-3 after back-to-back scoreless games
4 days, 6 hours ago

Jesper Boqvist scores twice as Panthers beat Rangers 5-3 after back-to-back scoreless games

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Jesper Boqvist scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third, and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night. Florida took a 3-2 lead off Boqvist’s goal in the second when he found a loose puck and knocked it into the open net with a scrambling Igor Shesterkin out of position. Luostarinen tipped Gustav Forsling’s shot past Shesterkin 3:04 into the first to break Florida’s two-game scoreless streak. Key stat With his assist on Kreider’s goal, Artemi Panarin became the 14th Ranger to record 500 points for the franchise, and he was the fastest to do it in 384 games.

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Kucherov scores before game misconduct, Lightning get chippy 4-0 win over Panthers
1 week, 4 days ago

Kucherov scores before game misconduct, Lightning get chippy 4-0 win over Panthers

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Nikita Kucherov scored before he was ejected for kneeing Matthew Tkachuk, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 in a chippy game on Monday night. Jake Guentzel and Mitchell Chaffee also scored for Tampa Bay in its fifth win in six games. Kucherov was given a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for …

Panthers use short-handed goals to beat Lightning 4-2 in opener of home-and-home set
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1 week, 5 days ago

Panthers use short-handed goals to beat Lightning 4-2 in opener of home-and-home set

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — A.J. Greer and Eetu Luostarinen scored short-handed goals 42 seconds apart in the second period to help the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Sunday to open a home-and-home series. With Tampa Bay on a power play midway through the second, Nikita Kucherov fanned on an entry play, with Greer taking the puck and …

Pyotr Kochetkov assists on 2 goals, stops 22 shots to lead the Hurricanes to a 3-1 win over Rangers
1 week, 5 days ago

Pyotr Kochetkov assists on 2 goals, stops 22 shots to lead the Hurricanes to a 3-1 win over Rangers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 22 shots and assisted on two goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Sunday. William Carrier, Jack Roslovic and Sebastian Aho scored for the Hurricanes, who won for the fourth time in six games and improved to 10-3-1 against Metropolitan Division opponents this season. Roslovic, who played 19 games …

Shesterkin dazzles with 41 saves as Rangers beat Stars 3-1 to end three-game losing streak
2 weeks ago

Shesterkin dazzles with 41 saves as Rangers beat Stars 3-1 to end three-game losing streak

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 shots, including 23 on seven successful penalty kills, and the struggling New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak. The Rangers also scored on their penalty kill, Reilly Smith’s short-handed goal tying the score midway through the first period. Takeaways Rangers: Artemi Panarin, who leads …

Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Carter Verhaeghe scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the defending champion Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Monday in the rematch of the Stanley Cup Final. Zach Hyman scored twice, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an assist, and Kasperi Kapanen and Connor Brown also scored for the Oilers, who snapped a …

Panthers visit the Canucks on 3-game win streak
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Panthers visit the Canucks on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Florida Panthers vs. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, British Columbia; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers aim to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Vancouver Canucks. Aleksander Barkov Jr. has scored six goals and added five assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 5-3-2, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.9 assists, 4.2 penalties and …

Barkov and Reinhart help the Panthers beat the Kraken 2-1 in a shootout
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Barkov and Reinhart help the Panthers beat the Kraken 2-1 in a shootout

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Aleksander Barkov scored the tying goal late in the second period and then scored in the shootout, and Sam Reinhart scored the clinching shootout goal as the Florida Panthers beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Tuesday night. Barkov’s ninth goal of the season on a shot from the right circle tied it for Florida with 1:01 left in …

Huberdeau and Rooney lead Flames over Predators 4-3 to snap 8-game road skid
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Huberdeau and Rooney lead Flames over Predators 4-3 to snap 8-game road skid

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jonathan Huberdeau and Kevin Rooney each scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 comeback victory over the skidding Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and Tommy Novak had a goal for the Predators, who tied a franchise record with their eighth straight loss. Predators captain Roman …

Tkachuk scores 2 more goals, Panthers stay hot with 3-1 win over Sharks
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tkachuk scores 2 more goals, Panthers stay hot with 3-1 win over Sharks

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk scored twice for his fourth consecutive multi-point game, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots in his return to the lineup and the Florida Panthers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Saturday night. It’s the fourth time Tkachuk has had multiple points in four straight games, his second such streak since joining the Panthers. Key moment …

Smith scores go-ahead goal, Panarin nets 2 as Rangers beat Penguins 4-2
4 weeks ago

Smith scores go-ahead goal, Panarin nets 2 as Rangers beat Penguins 4-2

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Reilly Smith scored the go-ahead goal and Artemi Panarin scored twice as the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Friday night. Smith put New York ahead with his fourth goal this season at 9:53 of the third period in a game played hours after the Rangers traded their captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim …

Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Sam Reinhart scored the go-ahead power-play goal with 1:59 left in the game to help the Florida Panthers overcome a blown three-goal lead and beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-5 on Thursday night. The Flyers got rolling when Owen Tippett scored consecutive goals and Garnet Hathaway pounced on a rebound in the crease to give them a 5-4 lead. …

Knight stops 20 shots, Florida rolls past Carolina 6-0 for 2nd win over ‘Canes in as many days
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1 month ago

Knight stops 20 shots, Florida rolls past Carolina 6-0 for 2nd win over ‘Canes in as many days

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Spencer Knight made 20 saves, Mackie Samoskevich scored with less than a second left in the second period, and the Florida Panthers got four goals in the third to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-0 on Saturday and complete a two-day sweep. Aleksander Barkov, Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad, Evan Rodrigues and Adam Boqvist also scored for Florida, which …

Kakko’s late goal lifts Rangers past Canadiens 4-3
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1 month ago

Kakko’s late goal lifts Rangers past Canadiens 4-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kaapo Kaako scored a power-play goal with 24 seconds left, and the New York Rangers stopped a five-game slide by topping the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday. Trocheck tipped the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault at 19:56 to put New York ahead after Panarin and Montreal’s Mike Matheson scored earlier in the first. Panarin put the …

Greer, Lundell help Panthers beat back Hurricanes 6-3
1 month ago

Greer, Lundell help Panthers beat back Hurricanes 6-3

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — A.J. Greer and Anton Lundell scored 4:10 apart in the third period helping the Florida Panthers recover after squandering a two-goal lead to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 on Friday. Jesper Boqvist, Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett, with an empty-net tally, also scored for Florida, which won its second consecutive game after a four-game losing …

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1
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1 month, 1 week ago

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe had power-play goals, Sam Reinhart had a short-handed score and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night for only their second win in eight games. Takeaways Maple Leafs: Stolarz, defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forward Steven Lorentz — all Panthers last season — got their Stanley Cup championship …

Kotkaniemi and Blake score in 3rd period as Hurricanes rally to beat Rangers 4-3
1 month, 1 week ago

Kotkaniemi and Blake score in 3rd period as Hurricanes rally to beat Rangers 4-3

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jackson Blake scored 2:07 apart midway through the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night. The Hurricanes’ latest win came two nights after they scored five goals in the third period to beat Dallas. Blake scored on the power play with 7:59 remaining for …

Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots for his 45th career shutout, Aleksander Barkov had a short-handed goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 5-0 on Saturday night. Reinhart now has points in 10 straight games, had his fourth three-point game of the season and his first three-assist game in the regular season …

New Jersey beats Florida 4-1 to snap Panthers’ 7-game winning streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — 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 Devils, Paul Cotter put New Jersey up 3-1 with 15:07 left and Dougie Hamilton …

Scheifele and Connor each score twice and Jets down Rangers 6-3
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Scheifele and Connor each score twice and Jets down Rangers 6-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each scored twice, Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets won their seventh straight, 6-3 over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Will Cuylle, Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko scored for the Rangers, who dropped their second straight home game following last Thursday’s 6-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. …

Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-3 win over Canucks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-3 win over Canucks

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Connor Brown scored twice, Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-3 on Saturday night. Elias Pettersson had a goal and an assist, and Filip Hronek and Pius Suter also scored for Vancouver, which snapped a three-game win streak. Key moment Edmonton broke the game open 6:10 …

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — 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 Kulikov and Nate Schmidt had goals in regulation for Florida, while Rodrigues had a pair of assists …

Iafallo and Namestnikov help the Jets beat the Stars 4-1 for their 14th win in 15 games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Iafallo and Namestnikov help the Jets beat the Stars 4-1 for their 14th win in 15 games

Associated Press  

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Alex Iafallo and Vladislav Namestnikov each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Saturday to set an NHL record with 14 wins in their first 15 games this season. Winnipeg jumped in front when Iafallo scored a power-play goal 7:28 into the first period. Key moment After Iafallo …

Panthers Dominate Stars in Finland, Clinching Two-Game Sweep
2 months ago

Panthers Dominate Stars in Finland, Clinching Two-Game Sweep

Associated Press  

Florida Panthers secure a 4-2 victory against the Dallas Stars in a thrilling series finale in Finland. AJ Greer scored the first goal for Florida, and he and Aleksander Barkov each had assists in the game. The Panthers dominated the second period, scoring three goals in the span of 34 seconds, and they held on for the win. The series …

Hurricanes Dominate Bruins, Extend Winning Streak to Five
2 months ago

Hurricanes Dominate Bruins, Extend Winning Streak to Five

Associated Press  

The Carolina Hurricanes returned home for the first time in more than two weeks and defeated the Boston Bruins 8-2. Roslovic and Svechnikov each scored twice, and the Hurricanes scored three times in the first period. The Hurricanes dominated the game, outshooting the Bruins 43-22 and holding a 5-on-3 advantage for nearly six minutes in the first period. The Hurricanes …

Panthers Rally from Three Goals Down to Beat Islanders 6-3
2 months, 1 week ago

Panthers Rally from Three Goals Down to Beat Islanders 6-3

Associated Press  

The Florida Panthers rallied from a 3-goal deficit to defeat the New York Islanders 6-3 on Saturday night. Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett scored for the Panthers, while Sam Reinhart added an empty-net goal in the closing minutes. The Panthers won their second straight game against the Islanders and improved to 4-2 in the season series.

Rangers Dominate Maple Leafs, Clinching First Win in 92 Years
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rangers Dominate Maple Leafs, Clinching First Win in 92 Years

Associated Press  

The New York Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday night. Chris Kreider and Igor Shesterkin both scored twice for the Rangers, while Alexis Lafreniere and Artemi Panarin also scored. Shesterkin made several big saves throughout the night, including on John Tavares and a two on William Nylander. The Rangers improved to 4-0-1 on the season and have …

Wild Dominates Blue Jackets, Clinches Fifth Win in Season Opener
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wild Dominates Blue Jackets, Clinches Fifth Win in Season Opener

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 in a thrilling game. Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, while Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves. The Wild have now won three games and lost two in overtime, and they are looking to build on their season-opening sweep of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Panthers Secure Thrilling Victory Over Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers Secure Thrilling Victory Over Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller

Associated Press  

The Florida Panthers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime. Gustav Forsling scored the winning goal with 16.2 seconds remaining in overtime, propelling the Panthers to a victory against the Golden Knights. The Panthers dominated the game, extending their point streak to four games and securing a crucial win against a formidable opponent.

The Unremarkable Day the Panthers Won the Stanley Cup
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Unremarkable Day the Panthers Won the Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

The day the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup was a normal day for the team, despite the historic atmosphere surrounding the final game. The Panthers were able to fend off a historical collapse and secure their first Stanley Cup in 52 years. The team's players and coaches remained focused and composed throughout the night, and the atmosphere was electric …

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid’s greatness wasn’t enough.
6 months, 1 week ago

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid’s greatness wasn’t enough.

Slate  

Connor McDavid would fix it. In myriad ways, McDavid is not like everyone else, and if there’s any symmetry in the world, the 27-year-old Canadian will eventually get his Cup or four. Related From Slate There’s Something Suspect About Golf’s Great New Redemption Story In Game 7, McDavid was a terror—a lurking Grim Reaper who looked poised to ruin Florida’s …

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
6 months, 1 week ago

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7

Associated Press  

Follow the AP’s latest coverage of the Panthers’ Stanley Cup win SUNRISE, Fla. — There was no collapse. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. “It’s heavy,” Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said, after he took the …

Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup title
6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup title

LA Times  

Florida forward Sam Reinhart hoists the Stanley Cup after the Panthers’ 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. “No player …

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 1 week ago

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the Stanley Cup. Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan McLeod is congratulated for a goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June …

Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk took off at full speed from basically center ice, chasing a puck that had sailed over his head and was heading directly toward an empty net. “We’re going to learn from this one.” Rodrigues and Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist for Florida, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored for the Panthers. McDavid had …

Edmonton staves off elimination again with Stanley Cup Final Game 5 win over Florida
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Edmonton staves off elimination again with Stanley Cup Final Game 5 win over Florida

LA Times  

Edmonton left wing Zach Hyman celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period of Game 5. “We’re going to learn from this one.” Rodrigues and Matthew Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist for Florida, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored for the Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots for Florida, which will see its 30-years-and-counting wait for the …

Panthers hope to rebound from blowout loss, returning home on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers hope to rebound from blowout loss, returning home on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — There was lots of chatter at the Florida Panthers’ breakfast the morning after the Edmonton Oilers blew them out 8-1 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to send the series back across North America. “There was an obvious theme in that game last night: They got to us off the rush in a big way,” …

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky gets pulled after allowing 5 goals in Stanley Cup Final Game 4
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky gets pulled after allowing 5 goals in Stanley Cup Final Game 4

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Paul Maurice had seen enough after Sergei Bobrovsky allowed his fifth goal in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, deciding to pull the Florida Panthers goaltender who was the biggest reason the team is one win from a championship. Stolarz allowed three more in the Panthers’ 8-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night that …

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title

LA Times  

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov, left, and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm battle for the puck during the first period of the Panthers’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday. Captain Aleksander Barkov set up a goal and scored another, Sergei Bobrovsky made some of the biggest of his 32 saves to thwart a comeback bid …

Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl knocked Florida’s Aleksander Barkov out of the game. Evan Rodrigues had a pair of third-period goals, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Panthers used yet another airtight finishing kick to pull away and beat the Oilers 4-1 for a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 18 shots …

Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues and Panthers take 2-0 series lead over Oilers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues and Panthers take 2-0 series lead over Oilers

LA Times  

Florida Panthers forward Vladimir Tarasenko celebrates after a goal by defenseman Niko Mikkola during the second period of a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Evan Rodrigues had a pair of third-period goals, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Panthers used yet another airtight finishing kick to …

Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on the first shift and recovered. With the goalie everyone simply calls “Bob” unbeatable in stopping all 32 shots he faced from every angle and in every situation in one of the most memorable playoff goaltending performances in recent history and thanks to goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Evan Rodrigues, the …

Stanley Cup Final: Sergei Bobrovsky and Panthers shut out Oilers in Game 1
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Stanley Cup Final: Sergei Bobrovsky and Panthers shut out Oilers in Game 1

LA Times  

Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stops a shot by Edmonton forward Adam Henrique in the first period of the Panthers’ 3-0 win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. Sergei Bobrovsky put on a master class against Connor McDavid and every other player who dared shoot the puck at him, his teammates pounced when given the chance and …

Panthers going back to Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 games
7 months ago

Panthers going back to Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 games

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Prince of Wales Trophy was carried onto the ice when time expired, as an arena filled with Florida Panthers fans roared in delight and dozens of players and staffers rushed over to pose with the prize. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots, Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko scored, and the Florida Panthers are headed to the Stanley …

Panthers now 1 win from return to Stanley Cup Final, while Rangers seek to force a Game 7
7 months ago

Panthers now 1 win from return to Stanley Cup Final, while Rangers seek to force a Game 7

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The missions for both the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers couldn’t be simpler at this point in the Eastern Conference title matchup. “The team that is closest to their identity wins, whether it’s an elimination game or not,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said in New York on Friday, before the team made the flight back to …

Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return
7 months ago

Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Florida Panthers are on the verge of going back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year and third time in franchise history because they are finding ways to win the tight ones. Anton Lundell broke a tie with 9:38 left and the Panthers beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in …

Rangers can’t capitalize on another dominant Shesterkin performance, drop Game 4 of East Finals
7 months ago

Rangers can’t capitalize on another dominant Shesterkin performance, drop Game 4 of East Finals

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers peppered Igor Shesterkin with shot after shot Tuesday night, and the New York Rangers goalie had an answer for almost all of them. It wasn’t enough, and despite 37 saves and another stellar performance from Shesterkin, the Rangers fell 3-2 in overtime of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. I definitely think we …

Down 2-1, Panthers still have plenty of hope in East final against Rangers
7 months, 1 week ago

Down 2-1, Panthers still have plenty of hope in East final against Rangers

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Carter Verhaeghe pulled his vehicle out of the players’ parking lot after leaving the Florida Panthers’ practice facility on Monday afternoon, only to notice about 50 fans standing on the side of the road clamoring for autographs. Down 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final to the New York Rangers, the Panthers — seeking a second consecutive …

New York visits Florida with 2-1 series lead
7 months, 1 week ago

New York visits Florida with 2-1 series lead

Associated Press  

New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Panthers -169, Rangers +142; over/under is 5.5 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Rangers lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers visit the Florida Panthers in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series. Aleksander Barkov Jr. has scored six …

Florida Panthers lose Game 3 of East finals despite mostly dominant performance
7 months, 1 week ago

Florida Panthers lose Game 3 of East finals despite mostly dominant performance

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — By most measures, the Florida Panthers dominated the New York Rangers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. New York’s Alex Wennberg scored the game winner 5:35 into the extra session, deflecting the puck past Sergei Bobrovsky as the Rangers survived a flurry of shot attempts from Florida in the final minutes before escaping with a …

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