Panthers throwing knockout blows to anyone in their path, on way to Stanley Cup Final
1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers throwing knockout blows to anyone in their path, on way to Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — They knocked out Boston. Kompon made a key adjustment to Florida’s power play earlier in these playoffs, and it paid off when Matthew Tkachuk scored a power-play goal with 4.9 seconds left Wednesday night to give Florida a 4-3 win and cap a four-game sweep of the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals. Vegas or Dallas — probably Vegas, since it leads the Western Conference finals 3-0 — awaits the Panthers to decide the Stanley Cup in a series starting next week. Even without — for now, anyway — the ultimate silver prize that hockey players chase from the moment they take those first awkward wobbly steps onto the ice in hand-me-down skates and with a stick that’s probably too big, this is the golden age of Panthers hockey. Florida finished the regular season with 92 points, the fewest of any of the 16 playoff teams — and one fewer point than Calgary, a team that didn’t even make the West playoffs.

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Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5
2 weeks, 4 days 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. …

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

The Unremarkable Day the Panthers Won the Stanley Cup
2 months, 2 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 …

The Panthers took a long road to the title. The Stanley Cup proves the path was the right one
5 months, 4 weeks ago

The Panthers took a long road to the title. The Stanley Cup proves the path was the right one

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk decided to go for a little swim as his offseason was beginning on Tuesday morning. That moment — one of many from the first 12 hours or so of the Cup being in the possession of the newly crowned champion Panthers — was a long time coming, helping cap what really was a four-year process …

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

For the Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring either immortality or ignominy
6 months ago

For the Panthers, Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final will bring either immortality or ignominy

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s very simple for the Florida Panthers now: Win on Monday, and you’re Stanley Cup champions. “It’s probably the biggest NHL game in however many years,” Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said. It’s only the 18th Game 7 in Stanley Cup Final history. And that is the context of this game and we will live in that …

Panthers facing the task of regrouping for a Game 7, with history and the Stanley Cup on the line
6 months ago

Panthers facing the task of regrouping for a Game 7, with history and the Stanley Cup on the line

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s the greatest offer a team could get at the start of every season: Reach Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, and as an added bonus, play host to it in your rink. The Oilers became just the third team in Stanley Cup Final history to go down 3-0 in a series and force Game …

Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5
6 months 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 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 ready for their 2nd chance at clinching Cup, while Oilers seeking to force Game 6
6 months ago

Panthers ready for their 2nd chance at clinching Cup, while Oilers seeking to force Game 6

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Paul Maurice made the short trip from his home to the Florida Panthers’ practice facility on Monday morning in a pretty good mood and rightly so. “We’ve got the Stanley Cup on the line,” Florida forward Evan Rodrigues said. I think we’ll be better prepared for Game 5.” The Oilers would expect nothing less. “It is different,” …

Panthers hope to rebound from blowout loss, returning home on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup
6 months, 1 week 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,” …

Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep
6 months, 1 week ago

Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — One win away from a championship, it feels like the Florida Panthers are treating Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final like Game 44 of the regular season. “I don’t think anyone can really look ahead.” With coach Paul Maurice and captain Aleksander Barkov setting the tone, the Panthers are looking ahead only to Game 4 on …

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title
6 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 2 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 …

A bit of history for the Panthers, who lead a Stanley Cup Final for the first time
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A bit of history for the Panthers, who lead a Stanley Cup Final for the first time

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — This one surely felt different to the Florida Panthers, for a lot of reasons. They led after one period of a Stanley Cup Final game for the first time since 1996. They led a Cup final game by more than one goal for the first time — ever. Sergei Bobrovsky was at a superstar level in net, …

Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 2 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, 2 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 …

Analysis: Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup Final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time. They have had to beat three extremely good teams to get here — a state rival in Tampa Bay, a real contender in Boston, a Presidents’ Trophy winner in the New York Rangers. Goaltending There may not be a more beloved active athlete …

The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last year

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The 2023 Stanley Cup Final had just ended, the Vegas Golden Knights were celebrating their championship and a heartbroken bunch of Florida Panthers were taking off their skates for the final time that season. Florida is back in the Stanley Cup Final, becoming just the second team in the last 40 years to lose in hockey’s title …

Panthers going back to Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 games
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Florida Panthers lose Game 3 of East finals despite mostly dominant performance
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Panthers reach Eastern Conference final for second straight year, eliminating Bruins in 6 games
7 months ago

Panthers reach Eastern Conference final for second straight year, eliminating Bruins in 6 games

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice watched his team escape one breakaway after another and still manage to eliminate the Boston Bruins in six games. “In truth, some of it’s luck,” Maurice said Friday night after Florida beat Boston 2-1 to win their second-round playoff series. “Everybody had a plan, and then they spent the next six games trying …

Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final
7 months ago

Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice considered it a good omen when the fire alarm went off at the team hotel on Friday afternoon, just as he was settling in for a pregame nap. “In my career, the number of times that something got messed up at the hotel … it’s like a guaranteed win,” Maurice said after a …

Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Before the final minutes even ticked off the clock at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday night, Florida Panthers fans — clad in red jerseys and waving light-up rally towels in the air — were singing goodbye to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay’s season ended there, in a 6-1 loss to Florida in the first round of …

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 31 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 6-1 to advance to 2nd round
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 31 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 6-1 to advance to 2nd round

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov remembers the disappointment of years past. “At some point you knew you were going to have them again,” Barkov said, “and you’ve got to be able to get over that hump, and we did it this year.” Barkov and Carter Verhaege each had two goals and an assist to go along with 31 saves from …

Panthers’ injury issues from Stanley Cup Final will carry into next season
1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers’ injury issues from Stanley Cup Final will carry into next season

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Reminders of this run to the Stanley Cup Final will be everywhere when next season starts for the Florida Panthers. The Panthers’ goal for next season is simple and obvious — get back to the Cup final and win it all. “We’re going to have a hell of a time making the playoffs next year,” Maurice said. …

Panthers find positives in 5-game Stanley Cup loss to Vegas
1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers find positives in 5-game Stanley Cup loss to Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Aaron Ekblad controlled his emotions the best he could after the Florida Panthers were eliminated by the Vegas Golden Knights in a 9-3 loss Tuesday night in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. “It’s a tough feeling right now and you can’t sum it up in one game,” Ekblad said, fighting back tears. Some of the …

In finally competitive Stanley Cup Final, Vegas may still have edge on Florida
1 year, 6 months ago

In finally competitive Stanley Cup Final, Vegas may still have edge on Florida

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The sour taste in the aftermath of their Stanley Cup Final Game 3 loss is gone for the Vegas Golden Knights, who quickly moved on to enjoying the nearby ocean breeze. Forward Keegan Kolesar, whose crunching hit on Matthew Tkachuk knocked Florida’s leading scorer out for a big stretch of Game 3 because of concussion protocol, …

Panthers are finding overtime to be the right time in Stanley Cup playoffs
1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers are finding overtime to be the right time in Stanley Cup playoffs

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — When the Florida Panthers are headed to overtime in the playoffs, the routine basically goes There’s only one topic. They’re 7-0 in overtime in this postseason, the most recent of those wins coming Thursday when they rallied to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. No team over the last …

A list of the Florida Panthers’ dramatic moments in recent weeks
1 year, 6 months ago

A list of the Florida Panthers’ dramatic moments in recent weeks

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — A list of some of the Florida Panthers’ comeback moments in recent months: ___ March 29 vs. Toronto: Sam Reinhart scores with a minute left in regulation to tie the game at 2-2, and Brandon Montour wins it 1:41 into overtime. April 8 vs. Washington: Matthew Tkachuk scores for a 3-2 lead with a minute left, Reinhart …

Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final
1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Overtime. “But we’re going to do everything we can to get there.” Tkachuk gave Florida a chance, and the Panthers won their first title-series game in seven tries. “There’s a little bit of collective confidence,” said Florida coach Paul Maurice, whose teams are 23-7 in overtime games over his playoff career. Sometimes that happens to you.” AROUND …

Bobrovsky pulled, other stars struggle as Panthers fall behind 2-0 in Stanley Cup Final
1 year, 6 months ago

Bobrovsky pulled, other stars struggle as Panthers fall behind 2-0 in Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Two games into the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers look like an 8 seed for the first time all playoffs. I don’t think it’s about scoring goals in this series because I think it’s about defending the rush, and we weren’t great at that tonight.” The Panthers allowed an average of 2.6 goals through their first …

Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final
1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice might have been channeling his inner Aaron Rodgers when he told the assembled media Saturday night to “breathe.” The Panthers had minutes earlier lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights, giving up three goals in the third period. Maurice, whose Florida team rallied from a …

Tkachuk sends Panthers to Stanley Cup Final, after topping Hurricanes 4-3 for sweep
1 year, 6 months ago

Tkachuk sends Panthers to Stanley Cup Final, after topping Hurricanes 4-3 for sweep

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk delivered for Florida, again. Tkachuk got his second goal of the game with 4.9 seconds left, lifting the Panthers past the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 and into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1996 after sweeping the Eastern Conference final. But you know, at the end of the day, we have our eyes …

Bobrovsky and Panthers eye trip to Stanley Cup Final, as Hurricanes seek turnaround
1 year, 7 months ago

Bobrovsky and Panthers eye trip to Stanley Cup Final, as Hurricanes seek turnaround

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour spent some time Tuesday shaking his head. Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has been almost immaculate, stopping 132 of 135 shots in the series — hence, Brind’Amour spending his days wondering what the Hurricanes have to do to get one past that guy. We’ve got to try to win one.” There have been 244 …

Panthers find their mojo to beat Capitals, reach 2nd round
2 years, 7 months ago

Panthers find their mojo to beat Capitals, reach 2nd round

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When the Florida Panthers faced their first real adversity of the season trailing their playoff series against the Washington Capitals, players held a meeting to set things straight. That’s how you win.” The Panthers won the franchise’s first playoff series since 1996 by relying on a familiar recipe from the regular season, when they were the NHL’s best …

Panthers beat Caps in OT, win series for 1st time since ’96
2 years, 7 months ago

Panthers beat Caps in OT, win series for 1st time since ’96

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jonathan Huberdeau couldn’t remember what it was like to be on the smiling side of a handshake line. “Now we might as well go all the way.” That’s a long way off, but getting out of the first round was a strong first step for the Presidents’ Trophy winners who won the franchise’s first playoff series since 1996. …

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