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Don Cherry’s Blunt Take on Brad Marchand’s Possible Bruins Return

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and when he addressed the media for the first time as a member of the Panthers, he left the door open to a potential return to the Boston Bruins.

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Panthers will open playoffs on the road after 5-3 loss to Rangers

The Florida Panthers blew a two-goal lead and ended up dropping its home finale to the New York Rangers by a 5-3 count, meaning the Stanley Cup champs will open the playoffs on road, most likely against the hated Tampa Bay Lightning.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

Panthers getting 2 key pieces back from injury just before playoffs

The Florida Panthers are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. They are challenging the Tampa Bay Lightning for home ice in the first round despite a ton of injuries.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / April 14

Panthers Forward Returning to Lineup

The Florida Panthers did not expect forward Sam Bennett back until the postseason after he sustained an upper-body injury against the Ottawa Senators nine days ago.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 14

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers & Buffalo Sabres Game 04/12/2025

Don’t let Buffalo’s placement in the league standings fool you, they’ve been a hot team coming into their match with Florida with a record of 8-2-0. The Panthers opted to rest Barkov and Reinhart for this game, which meant that Puljujarvi and Asplund drew in.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Panthers’ Sam Bennett, Dmitry Kulikov set to return following injury absences

The Florida Panthers are getting healthy ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as center Sam Bennett and veteran defenseman Dmitry Kulikov are set to return to the lineup Monday versus the New York Rangers, reports George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Panthers win third straight, topping Sabres in shootout

Carter Verhaeghe had a goal and an assist for the Florida Panthers in their 3-2 shootout win over the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Anton Lundell scored the lone goal in the shootout, and Vitek Vanecek made 26 saves for the Panthers (47-29-4, 98 points), who have won three in a row.

Jack Devine News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Panthers sign Jack Devine to entry-level contract

The Florida Panthers announced Saturday that the club has signed right winger Jack Devine to a three-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the upcoming 2025-26 campaign.

Jack Devine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Panthers sign winger following his impressive college career

After an impressive college career, Jack Devine is turning pro.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / April 12

Paul Maurice Drops Major Update on Matthew Tkachuk with Playoffs Around the Corner

Matthew Tkachuk has been out since the Four Nations break, but now their Head Coach has revealed a positive update on his potential return. The Florida Panthers haven't been at their best as of late, and that's likely due to an Aaron Ekblad suspension as well as injuries to the likes of Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk.

Carter Verhaeghe News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 12

Carter Verhaeghe’s silver lining amid scoring drought for Panthers

It’s been a difficult 2024-25 campaign for Carter Verhaeghe. The Florida Panthers forward — who has managed back-to-back 70+ point regular seasons — has contributed just 49 points in 78 games this year.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Panthers’ Potential 1st Round Playoff Opponents

The Florida Panthers are currently fighting for home-ice advantage in the playoffs. With a record of 46-29-4 and 96 points, they sit four points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs for the top spot in the Atlantic Division and one point behind the Tampa Bay Lightning for second place.

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 12

Trade Between Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames Officially Completed After Conditions Are Met

The Panthers and Flames shocked the hockey world two summers ago when superstar forward Matthew Tkachuk was traded to Florida in exchange for MacKenzie Weegar, Jonathan Huberdeau, and a number of draft picks.

Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / April 11

Evan Rodrigues roasts Brad Marchand after scoring his first Panthers goal

It's no secret that Brad Marchand was enemy No. 1 in Florida for many years, and it appears that some of his new teammates haven't gotten over that yet.

Watch: Brad Marchand scores first goal as a Panther in win over Red Wings

Brad Marchand News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 11

Brad Marchand’s immediate reaction to scoring 1st goal with Panthers

It may have taken a little longer than he wanted to, but Brad Marchand has now officially scored a goal for two different NHL franchises. The Florida Panthers forward found twine for the first time not as a member of the Boston Bruins in a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday night.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 11

3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers & Detroit Red Wings Game 04/10/2025

Who’s missing players? It certainly didn’t look like the Panthers were in their match against Detroit on Thursday night. After struggling offensively for the last month or so, the Cats finally scored more than three goals in a game, something they haven’t done since their 4-0 shutout against Buffalo in early March.

Brad Marchand News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Brad Marchand's Strong Message on Maple Leafs' Trade Addition: 'You Got a Scumbag'

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is never short on words, and ahead of Florida’s matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs this week he fired his latest shot.

Paul Maurice News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Panthers’ Paul Maurice moves into third on NHL all-time wins list

With the Florida Panthers winning 4-1 over the Detroit Red Wings, head coach Paul Maurice earned the 915th win of his career, putting him in sole possession of third on the NHL’s all-time list.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / April 11

Watch: Brad Marchand scores first goal as a Panther in win over Red Wings

Brad Marchand scored his first goal as a member of the Panthers as host Florida defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night in Sunrise. Marchand, after 15-plus seasons with the Boston Bruins, made his Panthers debut on March 28, acquired to provide veteran leadership as the reigning Stanley Cup champions begin their playoff run.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Panthers Bolster Atlantic Division Spot in Win Over Red Wings

The Florida Panthers turned in yet another dominant performance, this time against the Detroit Red Wings at home despite missing several key pieces of their roster.

Aaron Ekblad News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Panthers Make Major Announcement Regarding Suspended Defenseman

The Florida Panthers were dealt a blow midway through the 2024-25 campaign when veteran defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended for 20 games after he violated the league's performance enhancing drug policy.

Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / April 11

Concerning update on Matthew Tkachuk emerges ahead of Stanley Cup playoffs

Matthew Tkachuk's return for the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup playoffs could be in jeopardy.

Brad Marchand breaks through as Panthers top Red Wings

Why Maple Leafs fans shouldn’t be scared of a potential playoff matchup vs. the Panthers

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Sam Bennett News / NHL Trade Talk / April 8

Panthers Shut Down Sam Bennett for Rest Of Regular Season

The Florida Panthers will rest forward Sam Bennett for the remainder of the regular season due to an upper-body injury, but head coach Paul Maurice says there is no concern about his availability for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which begin April 17.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Panthers HC offers injury updates on several players

It’s challenging to think of a team that has dealt with more injuries over the last few weeks than the Florida Panthers. Two weeks ago, the Panthers were the top team in the Atlantic Division.

Carter Verhaeghe News / The Hockey Writers / April 5

Panthers’ Carter Verhaeghe Has Been Snake-Bitten

The Florida Panthers are fighting to get the top spot in the Atlantic Division. The defending Stanley Cup champions sit four points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs for the top spot.