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Carter Verhaeghe  • C  •  Panthers

Carter Verhaeghe Nets Game-Winner In High-Scoring Finals Rematch

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal in Monday's entertaining 6-5 win against Edmonton. The two teams went back and forth in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals rematch before Verhaeghe popped up with the decisive goal 13:05 into the third period. He also picked up a power-play assist in the contest to record his fifth multi-point game of the season. It's been a strange campaign for Verhaeghe. The 29-year-old has been scoring at a good rate, registering 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) in 32 appearances, but he's minus-18 for the season. Only three skaters in the league have a worse plus/minus rating.
15 hours ago   
Aleksander Barkov  • C  •  Panthers

Aleksander Barkov A Game-Time Call Monday

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Edmonton. There's a chance Barkov will return to the lineup after missing the previous game due to illness, but we won't know for sure until closer to puck drop. The Panthers captain didn't take part in Monday's optional morning skate. Sam Bennett worked as the first-line center in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Calgary, with Anton Lundell moving to the second line. Both players will have additional fantasy value if Barkov remains out on Monday.
Yesterday   
Matthew Tkachuk  • LW  •  Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk Extends Point Streak On Saturday

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk extended his point streak to six games on Saturday evening during their victory over the San Jose Sharks. In this game, Tkachuk scored twice and added six shots, two blocks, and one hit. In addition, Tkachuk has now tallied at least two points in each of his past four contests. During this span, he has scored four times, added eight helpers, and logged at least four shots on goal in three of them. In his previous 12 contests, he has only been held off the scoresheet in three games and tallied an impressive 20 points during this span. Fantasy managers should continue to view Tkachuk as an elite scoring winger who has the upside to produce in other categories, such as hits, blocks, and shots, due to his play style. The 26-year-old will look to extend his point streak on Tuesday evening against the Seattle Kraken.
Dec 8   
Sergei Bobrovsky  • G  •  Panthers

Sergei Bobrovsky Returns To Panthers Crease

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (personal) will be back in action on Saturday against San Jose. He's sat out a pair of contests for personal reasons. Bobrovsky has won each of his last two starts, sporting an 11-5-1 record for the season. The two-time Vezina Trophy winner carries a strong record despite allowing over three goals per game (3.04) and posting a subpar .890 save percentage. Bobrovsky is expected to grab another victory on Saturday, with the Panthers a massive -385 favorite for the game. But the Sharks have had some success lately, going 4-2-0 in their last six contests.
Dec 7   
Matthew Tkachuk  • LW  •  Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk Rocks Flyers With Five-Point Game

Florida Panther winger Matthew Tkachuk had a field day against Philadelphia on Thursday, finishing a 7-5 road victory with five points. He collected four assists, three with the man advantage, and capped off the scoring in the contest with an empty-net goal. Following a four-point effort in the previous game against Pittsburgh, Tkachuk became the first player in Panthers history with nine points over a two-game span. The two massive performances are part of a five-game point streak. Tkachuk, who has registered 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) in 22 games for the season, has looked back to his best lately and should do further damage on Saturday against a Sharks that has just allowed eight goals to Tampa Bay and has the fifth leakiest defense overall this season.
Dec 6   
Sergei Bobrovsky  • G  •  Panthers

Sergei Bobrovsky Remains Unavailable Thursday

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (personal) will remain unavailable for Thursday's contest against Philadelphia. He's set to become a father for the second time and is currently away from the team. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is hopeful that Bobrovsky might be back for Saturday's meeting with San Jose. Spencer Knight will pick up a third consecutive start on Thursday. He's had a couple of completely different outings in the past two games. The 23-year-old registered his first shutout of the season last Saturday in a 6-0 win over Carolina but was lit up for five goals on 16 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss against Pittsburgh. Knight has a 4-4-1 record for the campaign, with 2.60 goals allowed.
Dec 5   
Matthew Tkachuk  • LW  •  Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk Amasses Four Points Versus Penguins

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk was a one-man show against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, logging two goals and two assists in a 5-4 overtime loss. Tkachuk's effort included a three-point third period where Florida roared back from a 4-1 deficit. In just five minutes, Tkachuk recorded two assists and scored a power-play goal. Florida's star winger was fairly inconsistent in November but has now heated up nicely with a four-game point streak. It's his longest scoring streak since February. With 21 games played, Tkachuk has amassed seven goals and 23 points for the season.
Dec 4   
Sergei Bobrovsky  • G  •  Panthers

Sergei Bobrovsky Unavailable On Tuesday

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (personal) will not suit up for Tuesday's meeting with Pittsburgh. He has not traveled with the team to the game, as Bobrovsky and his wife are expecting a child. The former Vezina Trophy winner has looked shaky at times, logging a 3.04 goals-against average with a .890 save percentage, but he still carries a solid 11-5-1 record. Spencer Knight is expected to fill in for Bobrovsky on Tuesday, with Chris Driedger called up from the minors to dress as the backup. Knight's work has been more efficient in 2024-25 compared to Bobrovsky, as he has allowed 2.31 goals with a .911 save percentage. However, the 23-year-old has a mediocre 4-4-0 record. He impressed with a shutout performance against Carolina in his last start, but Knight hasn't yet won back-to-back starts this season.
Dec 3   
Sam Reinhart  • C  •  Panthers

Sam Reinhart Pushes Point Streak To 11 Games

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart added to his points tally in an 11th consecutive game on Tuesday, scoring a power-play goal in a 6-3 defeat to Winnipeg. Reinhart started his streak on Oct. 24 and has totaled nine goals and eight assists during the prolific spell. He's become the second player in franchise history with multiple point streaks of at least 11 games, joining Pavel Bure. The 29-year-old forward has proven that the 94-point campaign he had last season wasn't a fluke. Reinhart leads the Panthers through 19 games with 14 goals and 29 points while being tied for the most assists with 15.
Nov 20   
Sam Bennett  • C  •  Panthers

Sam Bennett A Game-Time Call Thursday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) might be back in the lineup on Thursday versus New Jersey. He is considered a game-time decision for the matchup. Bennett was unavailable against the Devils on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury. The team missed him badly, as Florida was limited to fewer than two goals for only the third time this season in a 4-1 loss. Bennett sits second on the squad with 15 points (nine goals, six assists) in as many games. Jesper Boqvist moved to the second line on Tuesday and looks set to remain there on Thursday even if Bennett plays, as the two worked on the line together Thursday morning.
Nov 14   
Sam Bennett  • C  •  Panthers

Sam Bennett Battling An Upper-Body Injury

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett was a late scratch on Tuesday versus New Jersey due to an upper-body injury. He missed his first game of the season. Bennett has been Florida's second-best scorer in 2024-25, amassing 15 points (nine goals, six assists) in as many games. Mackie Samoskevich filled the gap in the lineup, with Jesper Boqvist joining the top-six group. Boqvist has extra fantasy value on a scoring line, although he might not remain in the role for Thursday's rematch with the Devils, as Florida suffered a bad 4-1 defeat on Tuesday.
Nov 13   
Spencer Knight  • G  •  Panthers

Spencer Knight Set To Face Devils Tuesday

Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight will start against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Sergei Bobrovsky was initially expected to start the game after he left the morning skate first, but Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has confirmed that Knight will get a chance to shine on Tuesday. The 23-year-old carries a 3-1-0 record for the season and has won back-to-back starts. He has allowed 2.79 goals with a .902 save percentage. The Devils are a tough team to beat, but they have been shut out twice in their last five outings, including their last game against San Jose.
Nov 12   
Aleksander Barkov  • C  •  Panthers

Aleksander Barkov Amasses Four Points In Finland

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov collected four points in Friday's NHL Global Series games against Dallas in Finland, finishing a 6-4 victory with a goal and three assists. Playing in his hometown, Tampere, Barkov became the fourth player in league history to record four points in a regular-season game outside North America. Following a two-week absence with a lower-body injury, Barkov has needed no time to hit form, recording six points (two goals, four assists in two games. He's up to seven points (two goals, five assists) in four games for the campaign. The Panthers captain gets another chance to rock in front of Finnish fans on Saturday in a rematch with the Stars.
Nov 2   
Tomás Nosek  • LW  •  Panthers

Tomas Nosek Ready For Panthers Debut On Friday

Florida Panthers forward Tomas Nosek (upper body) will make his team debut on Friday versus Dallas. Nosek has been sidelined for the start of the season due to an upper-body injury. However, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has confirmed that the Czech forward will be counted on in Friday's game. Nosek is expected to center the fourth line, with A.J. Greer and Mackie Samoskevich accompanying him on the wings. He'll be a good addition to the Panthers lineup, but it's safe to leave him on the waiver wire in fantasy hockey. Nosek was limited to only six points (two goals, four assists) in 36 outings with New Jersey last season.
Nov 1   
Aleksander Barkov  • C  •  Panthers

Aleksander Barkov Returns To Panthers Lineup

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) will return to action on Monday versus Buffalo. The Panthers captain has been out for eight games with a lower-body injury. He makes his comeback at a good time, as Florida is set to travel to his native Finland for a couple of games later in the week. Barkov goes back to the top line, bumping Sam Bennett to the second. Anton Lundell heads to the third line, losing a large chunk of his fantasy value. However, he's been very productive in recent games and could still make noise in a favorable matchup on Monday.
Oct 28   
Aleksander Barkov  • C  •  Panthers

Aleksander Barkov Returns To Practice

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) was back in practice on Saturday. He will miss an eighth consecutive game on Saturday versus the Islanders, but Barkov looks to be on track to rejoin the action before the team heads to his native Finland for a pair of games late next week. Barkov's return will bump Anton Lundell away from the top six. He has been outstanding during his absence on the second line, producing five goals and three assists in the past six games. Barkov's return will also affect Sam Bennett's usage, as he has been filling in for the Panthers captain as the first-line center. Bennett has a chance to score in a fourth consecutive game on Saturday.
Oct 26   
Matthew Tkachuk  • LW  •  Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk On Track To Return On Tuesday

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (illness) is expected to be back in action on Tuesday against Minnesota. He has sat out five games with an illness but returned to practice late last week. "I'm gonna assume, based off what I saw in practice, that he plays tomorrow," Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said following Monday's practice session. Tkachuk had assists in each of the first two games of the season before landing on the shelf. His return to the top line will push Evan Rodrigues down to the third line. However, Rodrigues could still make an impact as a member of the second power-play unit on Tuesday, as the Wild have killed off only 75 percent of their penalties.
Oct 21   
Sam Reinhart  • C  •  Panthers

Sam Reinhart Leads Panthers To Victory With Three-Point Effort

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart bagged a game-high three points as the reigning Stanley Cup champions battled out a 4-3 road win against Columbus on Tuesday. He did the damage with a goal and two assists, scoring all the points during even-strength play. Reinhart had a special year in 2023-24 and looks ready to better it this season. He's enjoyed a very fruitful beginning to the campaign, recording four goals and four assists in five games. Sitting on eight points, Reinhart is tied for the league lead for scoring with Vegas duo Jack Eichel and Mark Stone. The Panthers forward will be let loose next against a Vancouver team that has been very leaking early in the season, allowing 4.00 goals per game.
Oct 16   
Anton Lundell  • C  •  Panthers

Anton Lundell Scores Twice On Monday

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell found the back of the net twice in their victory over the Boston Bruins. Lundell scored his first goal of the afternoon on a rebound attempt in the crease in the opening frame. Later in the second, Lundell would score the eventual game-winner on a wrist shot. This was a nice breakout game for the 23-year-old, as he was held to just one point through the first three games of the campaign. With Alexander Barkov (ankle) and Matthew Tkachuk (illness) both sidelined, Lundell is worth a look in DFS formats as he should continue to see an increase in ice time in the Florida top-6 for the time being.
Oct 15   
Matthew Tkachuk  • LW  •  Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk Ruled Out For A Week

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (illness) is expected to miss at least one week of action. An illness forced him to miss Saturday's matchup against Buffalo, and Tkachuk also won't play in Monday's matinee versus Boston, needing more time to recover. The team is targeting Oct. 22 as a return date for Tkachuk. With Aleksander Barkov (lower body) also out, Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell have joined the top six. A move up the lineup gives the pair extra fantasy value.
Oct 14   
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