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Aaron Ekblad  • D  •  Panthers

Aaron Ekblad Poised To Play Out Season With Panthers

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad appears set to remain with the team despite his pending status as an unrestricted free agent. Lyle Richardson of The Hockey News expects Ekblad to spend the entire campaign with the reigning Stanley Cup champions. As the Panthers have lost Brandon Montour to Seattle in free agency this offseason, Ekblad should have a bigger role to play on the team. However, his health status should be a concern for fantasy managers. The 28-year-old featured in only 51 regular-season games last term and has missed significant time in each of the past four campaigns.
Aug 24   
Carter Verhaeghe  • C  •  Panthers

Carter Verhaeghe Notches Two Points In Game 7 Win

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe had a game-high two points as the team won its first-ever Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Oilers Monday night. Verhaeghe opened the scoring with just 4:27 played in the pivotal Game 7 and registered an assist when Sam Reinhart hit the game-winner near the end of the second period. These were two huge moments from Verhaeghe, who mostly struggled in the Final. Ahead of Monday's action, the 28-year-old had logged only one point while going minus-11 across the previous four games. However, it was still a strong postseason campaign for Verhaeghe, with 21 points (11 goals, 10 assists) in 24 games. The 28-year-old has entered his prime and will look to record a third consecutive 70-point campaign in 2024-25.
Jun 25   
Sam Reinhart  • C  •  Panthers

Sam Reinhart Scores Cup-Clinching Goal For Panthers

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart secured a place in franchise history with a Stanley Cup-winning goal on Monday against Edmonton. In a tightly contested game, Reinhart capped off his fantastic season with his 10th playoff marker to make it 2-1 at the 15:11 mark in the second period. The 28-year-old added six assists in 24 postseason outings. It was a very successful campaign for Reinhart, who led the league in power-play goals and posted a career-high 94 points (57 goals, 37 assists) in 82 regular-season games. He's coming off a three-year, $19.5 million deal this offseason and could draw massive offers in free agency, but Reinhart is expected to re-sign with the Panthers.
Jun 25   
Evan Rodrigues  • C  •  Panthers

Evan Rodrigues Looks To Join Exclusive Group With Another Goal

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues leads all players with four goals in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, and another prolific outing in Monday's Game 7 would put him on a very exclusive list. Only five undrafted players have scored five-plus goals in the Final during the draft era (since 1963-64). Andy McDonald did it last in 2007 with Anaheim, while Wayne Gretzky holds the all-time record with seven goals in the 1985 Final. Rodrigues sat on only three postseason goals for the year before the Final started. He has totaled 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 23 playoff outings this year.
Jun 24   
Sergei Bobrovsky  • G  •  Panthers

Sergei Bobrovsky Sitting On One Of The Worst Slides Of The Season

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky enters Monday's Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton sitting on one of his worst losing streaks of the season. After helping the Panthers grab a 3-0 series lead, Bobrovsky has lost three straight decisions, giving up 12 goals. He has gone winless in more than three straight games just once this season. Back in March, Bobrovsky had an 0-4-1 run between the sticks before finishing the regular season strong. Florida needs him to return to form on Monday. The Russian netminder boasts a 15-8 record for the playoffs with two shutouts. He has allowed 2.38 goals while registering a .903 save percentage.
Jun 24   
Nick Cousins  • C  •  Panthers

Nick Cousins Draws Back Into Panthers Lineup

Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins will be back in the lineup for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton on Friday. The 30-year-old has been a healthy scratch for the past eight games. Cousins posted one assist, eight shots on goal, seven blocks, 15 hits, and 20 penalty minutes across 11 games before taking a seat in the press box. He will replace Kyle Okposo in the lineup, joining Ryan Lomberg and Kevin Stenlund on the fourth line.
Jun 21   
Sergei Bobrovsky  • G  •  Panthers

Sergei Bobrovsky Attempts To Produce Another Big Bounce-Back Effort

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is set for his 22nd start of the 2024 postseason on Tuesday against Edmonton, looking to close out the 2024 Stanley Cup Final after having a rough night at the office in Game 4. Bobrovsky was chased in Saturday's 8-1 defeat when he allowed five goals on 16 shots. The horrible outing ended a run of six consecutive victories for the two-time Vezina Trophy winner. Bobrovsky will hope to produce another strong bounce-back effort on Tuesday after going 4-1 following losses in the 2024 playoffs. He has allowed 1.97 goals in these games with a .914 save percentage.
Jun 18   
Ryan Lomberg  • LW  •  Panthers

Ryan Lomberg Inserted Into Panthers Lineup Tuesday

Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg will be back in the lineup for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton on Tuesday. The gritty winger makes his first appearance in the Final and will see his first action since logging 7:57 of ice time in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Rangers. Lomberg has made five appearances overall this postseason, averaging 7:41 on the ice. Working as a fourth-liner, he has recorded 20 hits but doesn't have any points to his name. Steven Lorentz comes out of the lineup for Lomberg.
Jun 18   
Sam Bennett  • C  •  Panthers

Sam Bennett Extends Point Streak To Six Games

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett stretched his point streak to six games in Thursday's 4-3 win against Edmonton in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. The gritty forward scored the team's third goal as Florida's offense came alive in the second period. Bennett's night included three hits and two shots on goal with a minus-two rating in 17:33 of action. The 27-year-old has been a regular on the score sheet throughout the postseason and now sits on 13 points (seven goals, six assists) through 15 appearances. Bennett boasts four goals and three assists from his current scoring run.
Jun 14   
Vladimir Tarasenko  • RW  •  Panthers

Vladimir Tarasenko Nets Fourth Postseason Goal

Florida Panthers winger Vladimir Tarasenko popped up with his fourth goal of the 2024 postseason in Thursday's 4-3 victory against the Oilers. With the score tied at one, Tarasenko started a three-goal Panthers rally in the middle of the second period. Despite seeing only 11:13 of ice time, the Russian veteran led his team with four shots on goal in the contest. He also registered one hit as Florida grabbed a 3-0 series lead. Tarasenko has been awfully quiet in these playoffs, but he has saved some of his best performances for the most important stages of the postseason campaign, going scoreless only once in the past four games. Tarasenko's overall tally for the playoffs reads eight points (four goals, four assists) in 20 games.
Jun 14   
Sam Reinhart  • C  •  Panthers

Sam Reinhart Ends Goal Drought During Multi-Point Effort

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart ended his third-longest goal drought of the season in Thursday's Game 3 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton, helping the team to a 4-3 victory. He lit the lamp for the first time in five games to open the scoring in the contest and picked up an assist on Florida's final goal. Reinhart now boasts nine goals and 15 points through 20 playoff appearances. The 28-year-old continues to chase down the Panthers record for most goals in a single postseason, set by Matthew Tkachuk last year with 11 markers.
Jun 14   
Aleksander Barkov  • C  •  Panthers

Aleksander Barkov Establishes New Panthers Record With Eighth Multi-Point Outing

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 victory over Edmonton, recording his eighth multi-point outing of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It marks the most multi-point games ever in a single postseason by a Panthers player. Barkov shook off an upper-body injury to jump back into the lineup on Thursday and had an impact all over the ice. In addition to his points, the Panthers captain amassed one block and two hits while winning 12 of his 19 faceoffs. The Finnish star has been hot throughout the playoffs and leads his team with 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 20 games.
Jun 14   
Evan Rodrigues  • C  •  Panthers

Evan Rodrigues Promoted To First Line Thursday

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues will join the first line for Thursday's Game 3 against the Oilers. Florida has started the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with two convincing wins, but there's a small tweak in the lineup for Game 3, as Carter Verhaeghe drops down to the second line to switch places with Rodrigues. The 30-year-old has earned himself a promotion following an outstanding start in the series. With two games played, Rodrigues has bagged three goals with three attempts on the net.
Jun 13   
Aleksander Barkov  • C  •  Panthers

Aleksander Barkov Will Play In Game 3 Versus Oilers

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (upper body) will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton on Thursday. He has been deemed good to go after getting hurt in Game 2 on Monday night. Barkov has scored six goals in the 2024 playoffs and is tied for the team lead in overall scoring with 19 points in 19 games. The Panthers captain is also playing a key role defensively in the Final against Connor McDavid, who has been limited to one assist and nine shots on goal in the series.
Jun 13   
Aleksander Barkov  • C  •  Panthers

Aleksander Barkov Practices On Wednesday, Will Travel To Edmonton

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (upper body) participated fully in Wednesday's practice and will travel with the team to Edmonton. Barkov was back on the ice after missing the final 9:28 of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday after taking a high hit from Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said that a final decision on Barkov's availability for Thursday's Game 3 will be taken after the team has arrived in Edmonton. But it looks like the two-time Selke Trophy winner will be good to go for the contest. Barkov has tallied two assists in the Final and is averaging a point per game for the 2024 playoffs, with six goals and 13 assists registered in 19 outings,
Jun 12   
Brandon Montour  • D  •  Panthers

Brandon Montour Makes Franchise History In Saturday's Win

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour contributed an assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over Edmonton in Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. His seventh helper of the 2024 playoffs made Montour the first blue-liner in franchise history with double-digit points in multiple postseasons. Montour has scored three goals with 38 shots in 18 contests. The 30-year-old makes his presence felt on the defensive end as well, boasting 28 blocks and 38 hits. It's been a productive postseason run for Montour, but his work on the offensive end has been lacking in recent weeks, as he has notched only two points in his last 10 appearances.
Jun 9   
Aleksander Barkov  • C  •  Panthers

Aleksander Barkov Sends Out Two Assists In Impressive Win

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov registered two assists as the team started the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with a 3-0 win over the Oilers. Barkov combined with Sam Reinhart to help Carter Verhaeghe open the scoring in the contest with 3:59 played and tallied the lone assist when Eetu Luostarinen iced the game with an empty-netter. This was Barkov's seventh multi-point game of the 2024 postseason. He's up to 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 18 games with 47 shots on goal while also boasting 40 hits.
Jun 9   
Carter Verhaeghe  • C  •  Panthers

Carter Verhaeghe Hits Game-Winner In Stanley Cup Final Opener

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the first goal of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday against Edmonton, and it ended up as the game-winning marker in a 3-0 victory. Verhaeghe was on target 3:59 into the game. The 28-year-old reached 10 postseason goals for the year, one short of Matthew Tkachuk's franchise record of 11 goals recorded a year ago. It's been a very productive postseason for Verhaeghe, who's averaging a point per game through 18 outings. Additionally, he has recorded 64 shots on goal and 22 hits with 18 penalty minutes.
Jun 9   
Sergei Bobrovsky  • G  •  Panthers

Sergei Bobrovsky Posts Historic Shutout

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stole the show in Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton, producing a 32-save shutout to backstop his team to a 3-0 victory. At 35 years old, Bobrovsky became the oldest netminder ever to open a Stanley Cup Final with a shutout. He's also the first Panthers goalie to finish a game in the Final with a shutout. Bobrovsky has been a key figure during Florida's run to a second consecutive Final, going 13-5 with a 2.08 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage.
Jun 9   
Sam Reinhart  • C  •  Panthers

Sam Reinhart, Panthers Keen On Extension

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart is poised to earn an extension from the team this offseason. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that the two parties have a "strong mutual desire" to work out an extension after the upcoming 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Reinhart is finishing off a three-year, $19.5 million deal and would be the top free agent on the market if Florida doesn't find a way to extend him ahead of July 1. The 28-year-old is set to cash in big after scoring a career-high 57 goals and leading the league in power-play markers. Reinhart, who turns 29 in November, was also close to hitting the 100-point mark for the first time in his career, adding 37 assists across 82 regular-season appearances.
Jun 7   
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