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For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind
Read full article: For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mindJohnny Gaudreau’s Columbus teammates were given a few options for how to handle their emotions during the Blue Jackets’ home opener.
For the Panthers, the day the Stanley Cup was won was somehow normal and marked by confidence
Read full article: For the Panthers, the day the Stanley Cup was won was somehow normal and marked by confidenceWhat happened on the ice on the night of June 24 was something that the Florida Panthers will never forget.
NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage
Read full article: NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantageFour of the past five Stanley Cup champions are based in a place with no state income tax, and the flood of talent to those locales continued in NHL free agency.
Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy
Read full article: Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzyThe Nashville Predators made a big splash on the opening day of NHL free agency by signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei.
Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
Read full article: Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7There was no collapse. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title.
The Stanley Cup will be awarded Monday night. It's the Oilers and Panthers in Game 7
Read full article: The Stanley Cup will be awarded Monday night. It's the Oilers and Panthers in Game 7The deciding Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final will be played Monday night in Florida, where the Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers.
Knoblauch, Oilers successfully challenge for offsides, wiping out apparent Panthers goal
Read full article: Knoblauch, Oilers successfully challenge for offsides, wiping out apparent Panthers goalEdmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch and his staff successfully challenged a goal by the Florida Panthers at a crucial juncture of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Florida Panthers get 3rd chance to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at Edmonton before sellout crowd
Read full article: Florida Panthers get 3rd chance to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at Edmonton before sellout crowdThe Stanley Cup will be in the building once again Friday night with the Florida Panthers getting their third chance to win the first championship in franchise history in Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers.
What can Brown do for the Oilers? Edmonton's other Connor is thriving in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: What can Brown do for the Oilers? Edmonton's other Connor is thriving in the Stanley Cup FinalConnor McDavid has been the best player on the ice as the Edmonton Oilers rallied to force a sixth game in the Stanley Cup Final after falling behind 3-0 to the Florida Panthers.
Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5
Read full article: Panthers see another chance at Cup slip away, fall to Oilers 5-3 in Game 5Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists that added to his historic postseason, Evan Bouchard added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers fended off elimination yet again by beating the Florida Panthers 4-3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night.
Tarasenko is playing a key role for Florida after winning the Stanley Cup with St. Louis in 2019
Read full article: Tarasenko is playing a key role for Florida after winning the Stanley Cup with St. Louis in 2019Vladimir Tarasenko has brought Stanley Cup-winning experience to the Florida Panthers in their pursuit of the first NHL championship in franchise history.
Panthers downplay their travel delay and late arrival in Edmonton during the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Panthers downplay their travel delay and late arrival in Edmonton during the Stanley Cup FinalThe Panthers arrived in Edmonton less than 24 hours before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final after storms in South Florida delayed their lengthy cross-continental flight.
Barkov back on ice for the Panthers, who lead Stanley Cup Final thanks to scoring from unsung heroes
Read full article: Barkov back on ice for the Panthers, who lead Stanley Cup Final thanks to scoring from unsung heroesFlorida captain Aleksander Barkov practiced again after being knocked out of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final in the third period after Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl launched toward him and hit him in the head.
Panthers take an extra day before 2,500-mile trek to Canada, moving closer to first Cup Final trophy
Read full article: Panthers take an extra day before 2,500-mile trek to Canada, moving closer to first Cup Final trophyAs the Edmonton Oilers boarded their flight back to Alberta for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, the Florida Panthers remained in South Florida.
Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series
Read full article: Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title seriesEvan Rodrigues had two goals in the third period, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup FinalSergei Bobrovsky backstopped the Florida Panthers to a 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last year
Read full article: The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final after losing in the title round last yearIt's not exactly uncommon for a team that gets a championship shot and falls short one year to say that it'll be back the next.
Panthers going back to Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 games
Read full article: Panthers going back to Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 gamesSergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots, Sam Bennett and Vladimir Tarasenko scored, and the Florida Panthers are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year after beating the New York Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night.
Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return
Read full article: Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final returnAnton Lundell broke a tie with 9:38 left and the Florida Panthers moved within a victory of returning to the Stanley Cup Final, beating the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final Thursday night.
Rangers can't capitalize on another dominant Shesterkin performance, drop Game 4 of East Finals
Read full article: Rangers can't capitalize on another dominant Shesterkin performance, drop Game 4 of East FinalsThe Florida Panthers peppered Igor Shesterkin with shot after shot, and the New York Rangers goalie had an answer for almost all of them.
Reinhart scores in OT, Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in OT of Game 4 of East final
Read full article: Reinhart scores in OT, Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in OT of Game 4 of East finalSam Reinhart scored a power-play goal 1:12 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers topped the New York Rangers 3-2 to even the Eastern Conference Final at two games apiece.
Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finals
Read full article: Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finalsAlex Wennberg deflected home a goal 5:35 into overtime, and the New York Rangers reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 on Sunday.
Kaapo Kakko back in lineup for Rangers, taking spot of injured Jimmy Vesey
Read full article: Kaapo Kakko back in lineup for Rangers, taking spot of injured Jimmy VeseyKaapo Kakko was back in the New York Rangers’ lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Sunday, replacing injured winger Jimmy Vesey.
Goodrow scores in overtime, Rangers outlast Panthers 2-1 in Game 2 to even Eastern Conference final
Read full article: Goodrow scores in overtime, Rangers outlast Panthers 2-1 in Game 2 to even Eastern Conference finalBarclay Goodrow scored at 14:01 of overtime and the New York Ranger beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Friday night in Game 2 to even the Eastern Conference final.
Bobrovsky makes 23 saves for first shutout of the postseason, Panthers beat Rangers 3-0 in Game 1
Read full article: Bobrovsky makes 23 saves for first shutout of the postseason, Panthers beat Rangers 3-0 in Game 1Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his first shutout of the postseason, Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Rangers 3-0 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final.
Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final
Read full article: Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference finalGustav Forsling scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 1:33 left to lead the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory and eliminate the Boston Bruins from their second-round playoff series in six games.
Panthers rally from 2-goal deficit, beat Bruins 3-2 and take 3-1 lead in East semifinal series
Read full article: Panthers rally from 2-goal deficit, beat Bruins 3-2 and take 3-1 lead in East semifinal seriesAleksander Barkov slipped through three Bruins defenders to score the go-ahead goal and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 16 shots to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory over Boston and a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victory
Read full article: Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victoryVladimir Tarasenko and Carter Verhaeghe scored on the same Bruins double-minor, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 14 shots and the Florida Panthers beat Boston 6-2 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Aleksander Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series
Read full article: Aleksander Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie seriesAleksander Barkov had two goals and two assists, Sam Reinhart added four assists and the Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday night to tie the second-round series at a game apiece.
Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead
Read full article: Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series leadJeremy Swayman stopped 38 shots, Brandon Carlo scored a goal just a few hours after his wife gave birth to their son and the Boston Bruins topped the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Monday night.
Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning
Read full article: Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay LightningThe Panthers will march on to the second round of the NHL playoffs after beating their in-state rivals the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 on Monday night.
Sergei Bobrovsky makes 31 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 6-1 to advance to 2nd round
Read full article: Sergei Bobrovsky makes 31 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 6-1 to advance to 2nd roundSergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaege each had two goals and an assist, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 on Monday night to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL playoffs.
Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
Read full article: Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over PanthersSteven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff matchup Saturday night.
Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
Read full article: Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series leadSergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of NHL playoffs
Read full article: Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of NHL playoffsCarter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series opener.
Defending Cup champs Golden Knights acquire Hertl. Hurricanes, Panthers dominate deals in the East
Read full article: Defending Cup champs Golden Knights acquire Hertl. Hurricanes, Panthers dominate deals in the EastThe defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights acquired Tomas Hertl from San Jose in what so far stands as the biggest deal made on the final day of NHL trading.
Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to Hurricanes
Read full article: Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to HurricanesNew Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff was struck in the face by a puck and wasn’t behind the bench for the third period of his team’s 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Sam Reinhart has 4-point game, Panthers overcome Connor Bedard, Blackhawks 4-3
Read full article: Sam Reinhart has 4-point game, Panthers overcome Connor Bedard, Blackhawks 4-3Sam Reinhart had two goals and two assists, Carter Verhaeghe got the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Florida Panthers withstood two highlight-reel scores from rookie Connor Bedard to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3.
Florida Panthers bracing to be without Sam Bennett again after another lower-body injury
Read full article: Florida Panthers bracing to be without Sam Bennett again after another lower-body injuryThe Florida Panthers started the season without Sam Bennett, and they are bracing to be without him once again.
Wild beat Panthers 2-0 behind Brock Faber's first NHL goal, 41 saves by Filip Gustavsson
Read full article: Wild beat Panthers 2-0 behind Brock Faber's first NHL goal, 41 saves by Filip GustavssonBrock Faber got his first NHL goal in the first period and Filip Gustavsson stopped 41 shots for a season-opening shutout as the Minnesota Wild beat the Florida Panthers 2-0.
Carolina Hurricanes sign center Sebastian Aho to an 8-year contract extension worth $78 million
Read full article: Carolina Hurricanes sign center Sebastian Aho to an 8-year contract extension worth $78 millionThe Carolina Hurricanes have signed top center Sebastian Aho to an eight-year contract extension worth $78 million.
Vegas Golden Knights are the first team to get the Stanley Cup engraved before their summer parties
Read full article: Vegas Golden Knights are the first team to get the Stanley Cup engraved before their summer partiesThe Vegas Golden Knights are the first NHL team to have the Stanley Cup engraved before the summer days when players, coaches and executives get to celebrate around the world with hockey's hallowed trophy.
Vegas Golden Knights re-sign goalie Adin Hill to a 2-year deal on the eve of free agency
Read full article: Vegas Golden Knights re-sign goalie Adin Hill to a 2-year deal on the eve of free agencyThe Vegas Golden Knights have re-signed Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Adin Hill to a two-year deal worth almost $10 million.
Jack Eichel wins Stanley Cup with Vegas less than 2 years since neck surgery
Read full article: Jack Eichel wins Stanley Cup with Vegas less than 2 years since neck surgeryJack Eichel is a Stanley Cup champion with the Vegas Golden Knights less than two years removed from undergoing neck surgery that no NHL player had previously come back from.
Jonathan Marchessault earns playoff MVP honors for leading Vegas Golden Knights to Stanley Cup
Read full article: Jonathan Marchessault earns playoff MVP honors for leading Vegas Golden Knights to Stanley CupJonathan Marchessault has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP for leading the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup.
Golden Knights blast Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to capture first Stanley Cup title
Read full article: Golden Knights blast Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to capture first Stanley Cup titleThe Golden Knights delivered their city a true Vegas-style party from dazzling passes to a Mark Stone hat trick to all-out goal celebrations.
Status of Tkachuk is biggest question facing Panthers down 3-1 in Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Status of Tkachuk is biggest question facing Panthers down 3-1 in Stanley Cup FinalThe status of leading scorer Matthew Tkachuk is the biggest question facing the Florida Panthers down 3-1 to Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final.
Hill saves Vegas in Game 4's closing seconds, has team one win away from Stanley Cup title
Read full article: Hill saves Vegas in Game 4's closing seconds, has team one win away from Stanley Cup titleWith a couple of clutch saves in the closing minutes of Game 4, 27-year-old Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill has his team one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup.
Vegas Golden Knights hold off Florida Panthers 3-2, move win from Stanley Cup title
Read full article: Vegas Golden Knights hold off Florida Panthers 3-2, move win from Stanley Cup titleThe Vegas Golden Knights are on the verge of winning their first Stanley Cup title after holding on to beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in Game 4 of the final.
Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final
Read full article: Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup finalCarter Verhaeghe scored 4:27 into overtime and the Florida Panthers pulled off some more postseason dramatics to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night.
Matthew Tkachuk returns from big hit in Stanley Cup Final, adds more playoff heroics
Read full article: Matthew Tkachuk returns from big hit in Stanley Cup Final, adds more playoff heroicsFlorida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk returned after leaving Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final and provided more of his trademark playoff heroics.
Gun tragedies hit close to home for Stanley Cup Final opponents, who helped their communities heal
Read full article: Gun tragedies hit close to home for Stanley Cup Final opponents, who helped their communities healThe Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers were connected by tragedy five years before meeting in the Stanley Cup Final.
Jack Eichel shows 'it hurts to win' bouncing back from big hit in Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Jack Eichel shows 'it hurts to win' bouncing back from big hit in Stanley Cup FinalA thunderous open-ice hit by Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk on Jack Eichel knocked the Vegas center to the ice and sent him to the locker room in the second period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers
Read full article: Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over PanthersJonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL’s hottest postseason goalie, and the Vegas Golden Knights seized control of the Stanley Cup Final with a 7-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 2.
Bobrovsky pulled, other stars struggle as Panthers fall behind 2-0 in Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Bobrovsky pulled, other stars struggle as Panthers fall behind 2-0 in Stanley Cup FinalTwo games into the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers look like an 8 seed for the first time all playoffs.
Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup FinalFlorida Panthers coach Paul Maurice might have been channeling his inner Aaron Rodgers when he told the assembled media to “breathe.”.
Vegas Golden Knights come back to beat Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Vegas Golden Knights come back to beat Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup FinalZach Whitecloud scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Russians in Stanley Cup Final trying to focus on hockey amid country's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Russians in Stanley Cup Final trying to focus on hockey amid country's war in UkraineThe Russian players left playing in the Stanley Cup Final say they're focused on hockey and not their country's war in Ukraine.
Hurricanes evaluate next steps after falling in Eastern Conference Final sweep
Read full article: Hurricanes evaluate next steps after falling in Eastern Conference Final sweepThe Carolina Hurricanes are evaluating their next steps after falling in the Eastern Conference Final in their fifth straight playoff appearance.
Nashville Predators hire Andrew Brunette as coach a day after firing John Hynes
Read full article: Nashville Predators hire Andrew Brunette as coach a day after firing John HynesThe NHL coaching shuffle in Nashville is complete, with Andrew Brunette officially hired as the Predators coach a little over 12 hours after the team announced that John Hynes was fired.
Even without playing, Cup winner Patric Hornqvist still has big role for Panthers
Read full article: Even without playing, Cup winner Patric Hornqvist still has big role for PanthersPatric Hornqvist was one of the last Florida Panthers players to leave the team’s locker room on Sunday, which surprises none of his teammates.
Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers top Hurricanes 1-0 for 3-0 lead in East final
Read full article: Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers top Hurricanes 1-0 for 3-0 lead in East finalSergei Bobrovsky stopped 32 shots for his first career playoff shutout, Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal midway through the second period and the Florida Panthers moved one win away from a most improbable trip to the Stanley Cup Final by blanking the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0.
Tkachuk scores another OT winner, lifting Panthers to 2-0 series lead vs Hurricanes
Read full article: Tkachuk scores another OT winner, lifting Panthers to 2-0 series lead vs HurricanesMatthew Tkachuk finished a feed from Sam Reinhart at the 1:51 mark of overtime to help the Florida Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 for a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference final.
Tkachuk ends 6th-longest game in NHL history, Panthers outlast Hurricanes 3-2 in 4th OT
Read full article: Tkachuk ends 6th-longest game in NHL history, Panthers outlast Hurricanes 3-2 in 4th OTMatthew Tkachuk beat Frederik Andersen in the final seconds of the fourth overtime to lift the Florida Panthers past the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 early Friday to open their Eastern Conference final series.
Canes, Panthers play longest games in their histories as East final opener hits 4th OT
Read full article: Canes, Panthers play longest games in their histories as East final opener hits 4th OTThe Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers are playing in the longest game in each franchise's history to open their Eastern Conference final.