Chychrun is only 23 years old, but he is already viewed among the best young players in the league at his position.

The Panthers kick off their preseason schedule on Saturday, Sept. 26 when they host the Nashville Predators for a split-squad doubleheader.

The Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft is set to take place Wednesday, July 21 at 8 p.m. ET.

The commencement ceremony took place at the BB&T Center in Sunrise.

The amount of available tickets for Game Five has been raised to "just under" 75% of the building's 19,250 seats (when configured for hockey).

The NHL's Department of Player Safety has announced that Panthers center Sam Bennett would be suspended for one game.

The Cats' regular season ended with Monday's 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the same Lighting that Florida will go toe to toe with over the next four-to-seven games.

Juho Lammikko scored a short-handed goal for Florida.

Jonathan Huberdeau and Sam Bennett each had a goal and an assist for Florida.

Florida’s MacKenzie Weegar had a goal and two assists and goalie Chris Driedger made 16 saves in the win.

Aleksander Barkov scored twice for Florida, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 25 shots.

Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and two assists, Aleksander Barkov scored his first goal in four games, and Ryan Lomberg also scored a goal for Florida.

Vatrano’s second goal was an empty-netter at 18:38 of the third after he was stopped on a penalty shot earlier in the period.

Driedger, who has earned wins in four of his last five appearances, stopped all 32 shots he faced for his second shutout of the season.

Frank Vatrano had a goal and an assist for the Panthers, who tied a season-high with their fourth straight win.

Carter Verhaeghe of the Florida Panthers celebrates his first of two goals against the Detroit Red Wings at the BB&T Center on March 30, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. SUNRISE, Fla. – Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals to lift the Florida Panthers over the Detroit Red Wings 4-1. Brett Connolly scored his 100th NHL goal and Jonathan Huberdeau also scored a goal for the Panthers, who have won three straight. Filip Zadina scored for the Red Wings. The Red Wings have lost six consecutive road games.

SUNRISE, Fla. – Disney on Ice returned to South Florida for nine “Dream Big” shows from Thursday to Sunday at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. Deanna Velez, a professional figure skater, said she grew up skating out of the Florida Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, and she was excited to be performing with Disney On Ice. “It has been great to be back here and out there again,” Velez said on Thursday while wearing a face mask. Velez said the pod seating tickets are available to help families stay safe together. BB&T announced earlier this year that the center has air treatment and better ventilation to reduce the risk.

The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate a goal by Tyler Johnson for his second of the period at 19:48 of the second period against the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on February 13, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. TAMPA, Fla. – Tyler Johnson broke a tie on a power play midway through the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Sunday. The Lightning opened a four-point lead over Florida in the Central Division standings. Patric Hornqvist, Carter Verhaeghe and Gustav Forsling scored for Florida, Aleksander Barkov had two assists, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots. Johnson drove down to tap in pass from Gourde to make it 4-3.

Jonathan Huberdeau celebrates his third period goal with Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers against the Chicago Blackhawks at the BB&T Center on January 17, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. SUNRISE, Fla. – Aleksander Barkov scored a tiebreaking short-handed goal in the third period, and the Florida Panthers beat the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 6-3. It was the Panthers’ first short-handed goal this season. Down 3-1, the Panthers scored five unanswered goals to win their fourth straight game. Patrick Kane, Philipp Kurashev and Brandon Hagel scored for the Blackhawks, who lost for the fourth time in five games.

Goaltender Chris Driedger of the Florida Panthers watches a replay after making a save against the Dallas Stars at the BB&T Center on February 22, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. SUNRISE, Fla. – Martin Necas scored 1:59 into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Monday night. Brett Pesce and Vincent Trochek also scored for the Hurricanes, who won their second straight at Florida. Frank Vatrano and Eetu Loustarinen scored in the third period to give Florida the lead, and Chris Driedger finished with 24 saves. It was also the first time this season that Florida has lost consecutive games; they had been 6-0-0 following a defeat.

Frank Vatrano of the Florida Panthers looks to pass the puck while being defended by Mark Pysyk of the Dallas Stars at the BB&T Center on February 22, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. SUNRISE, Fla. – Frank Vatrano scored the go-ahead goal with 3:10 remaining and the Florida Panthers stunned the Dallas Stars 3-2 with a late comeback. Aleksander Barkov and Anton Stralman also scored in the final 6 1/2 minutes as the Panthers overcame a 2-0 deficit. Rookie netminder Jake Oettinger stopped 32 shots. Florida scored three times in 3:11 after a nine-minute delay to repair a section of the boards.

Ty Dellandrea of the Dallas Stars defends against Keith Yandle of the Florida Panthers as he circles behind the net with the puck during first period action at the BB&T Center on February 22, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. SUNRISE, Fla. – Aaron Ekblad and Keith Yandle scored, Chris Driedger made 24 saves and the Florida Panthers beat the slumping, rusty Dallas Stars 3-1. Aleksander Barkov scored an empty-net goal to seal the Panthers’ sixth win in eight games. Florida dominated the middle twenty minutes, outshooting the Stars 29-4 and scoring the only two goals of the second period. Blake Comeau scored for Dallas, and goalie Anton Khudobin stood on his head, stopping 49 of 51 shots.

FRISCO, Texas – Just like an old friend stopping by for a visit, the Florida Panthers’ former hybrid has rolled back into town and is pulling into a familiar garage. Florida Panthers defenseman Mark Pysyk is congratulated for his goal against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)A restricted free agent after the conclusion of the season, the eco-friendly Pysyk moved on from the Panthers and headed west. On Monday, Pysyk and the Stars will arrive in Sunrise and begin a three-game set with the Panthers. “It’s going to be a little bit weird going back to the place I spent the last four years,” Pysyk said Sunday.

Barclay Goodrow of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores a third period goal against Sergei Bobrovsky of the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on February 13, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. SUNRISE, Fla. – Tyler Johnson scored two of Tampa Bay’s four goals in the second period and the Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 6-1. Frank Vatrano scored in the third period for the Panthers. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky struggled in the loss for Florida, allowing six goals on just 28 shots. Anthony Duclair, who missed the Panthers previous game after being added to the NHL’s COVID Protocol List, played Saturday after being removed from the list earlier in the day.

Jonathan Huberdeau congratulates Patric Hornqvist of the Florida Panthers after he scored a third period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks at the BB&T Center on January 17, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. SUNRISE, Fla. – Aaron Ekblad and Alex Wennberg each had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Thursday night. Braden Point scored twice for Tampa Bay, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves. The Lighting had won six straight, averaging 4.5 goals per game during the win streak. The teams will meet again Saturday night in Sunrise and Monday night in Tampa.

Sergei Bobrovsky of the Florida Panthers looks on against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at BB&T Center on February 27, 2020. SUNRISE, Fla. – Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, and Patric Hornqvist was credited with the eventual winning goal when a shot bounced off his shoulder and into the net as the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1. Alex Wennberg also scored for the Panthers, the second consecutive game with a goal for the former first round pick. Hornqvist was credited with a power-play goal, his sixth goal of the season, when a shot by Aaron Ekblad deflected off his shoulder and over the head of Thomas Greiss at 8:04 of the second period. Filip Zadina scored for the Red Wings.

Frank Vatrano looks out from the net as Goaltender Chris Driedger of the Florida Panthers stops a shot by the Chicago Blackhawks at the BB&T Center on January 17, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. SUNRISE, Fla. – Givani Smith had a goal and an assist as Detroit Red Wings won for the first time in nine games, beating the Florida Panthers 4-1. Marc Staal scored for the first time with Detroit, Robby Fabbri and Vladislav Namestnikov added goals and Troy Stecher had two assists. Alex Wennberg scored for the Panthers, and goalie Chris Driedger made 35 saves. Florida became the last NHL team to lose in regulation this season.

Goaltender Chris Driedger of the Florida Panthers looks up ice during a break in actin against the Chicago Blackhawks at the BB&T Center on January 17, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers continued their hot start to the season, remaining undefeated in regulation through eight games. Carter Verhaeghe had the go-ahead goal and an assist, and Aleksander Barkov also scored as the Panthers defeated the Nashville Predators 2-1. Colton Sissons had the lone goal for the Predators, who split the two-game series. Goaltender Pekka Rinne played extremely well in the losing effort, finishing with 34 saves for Nashville.

Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville speaks to his players following a practice at the BB&T Center on January 22, 2021. SUNRISE, Fla. – We knew going into the 2020-21 NHL season that things were going to be far from the status quo. The ongoing, and once again surging coronavirus pandemic was going to produce unknown hurdles and obstacles throughout the condensed campaign. The Stars’ season wouldn’t begin until at least Jan. 22, which meant their two-game schedule opening set in Sunrise against the Panthers would be postponed. That means the team will need play 54 games in the span of 103 days.

Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers gets into position in front of Goaltender Collin Delia of the Chicago Blackhawks at the BB&T Center on January 17, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. The NHL announced on Wednesday that it was postponing Carolina Hurricanes games through Saturday, Jan. 23 due to five players being placed on the league’s COVID protocol absence list. Carolina was scheduled to play the Florida Panthers on Thursday and Saturday. Those games will now be moved to later dates, further condensing a Panthers schedule that has already had two earlier postponed games squeezed in. “It was an exciting game,” Panthers coach Joel Quenneville said afterwards.

A general view of BB&T Center prior to the game between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes on October 08, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida. SUNRISE, Fla. – The NHL has announced that the Dallas Stars are not expected to open their season until Jan. 19 because of COVID-19 issues. That means that the Florida Panthers’ first two games, which had been set against Dallas on Jan. 14 and Jan. 15, will not be played as scheduled. In a statement, the Panthers said fans with thickets to those games should hold on to them. https://t.co/AsYqpL4XK3 pic.twitter.com/r2iT8vYWH0 — NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 8, 2021The NHL will reschedule the games between Dallas and Florida, but has not said when.

SUNRISE, Fla. – When hockey returns to South Florida and fans are once again permitted to fill the BB&T Center, they can rest assured that the arena is safe place to be in regard to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Florida Panthers’ home building is the first NHL arena to receive the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management. “The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored how critically important it is to prioritize health and safety in the spaces where we gather,” said WELL President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon. “By achieving the WELL Health-Safety Rating, the Florida Panthers and BB&T Center have demonstrated incredible leadership in directly supporting the health, safety and overall well-being of players, fans, employees and their broader community.”To learn more about the WELL Health-Safety Rating, click here. You can also click here for more information on the IWBI Task Force on COVID-19.

They're the same supporters that endured frustrating game after frustrating game for over a decade of playoff-less hockey. Tampa showed up to Scotiabank Arena ready to perform at the pace of the playoff game. That's why for some, it will feel like so much more is on the line than just a playoff series. As long as they play their game, and play it well, Q is confident things will work out. I dont think there is a lot of secrets in a lot of teams, how they play, he said.

SUNRISE, Fla. – Oprah Winfrey is kicking off her 2020 Vision Tour this week in South Florida at the BB&T Center. Local 10 News reporter Hatzel Vela caught up with the TV icon Friday, where they spoke about New Year’s resolutions. “I think you need to focus not on a resolution, you need to decide not on what you resolve but what do you decide?" So making the decision about what you really want, everything then moves forward from there.”Winfrey’s first tour event will be Saturday at the BB&T Center with Lady Gaga. Her final event is scheduled for March 7 in Denver, Colorado, where she will be joined by fellow mogul and best friend Gayle King.

Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers during a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at BB&T Center on October 20, 2017. SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers made a major addition to the team's front office on Wednesday. Former goaltender Roberto Luongo has been named special advisor to Panthers general manager Dale Tallon, the team announced. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers arrives at the 2018 NHL Awards presented by Hulu at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 20, 2018. Al Bello/Getty Images Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers makes a save against the New Jersey Devils October 22, 2003.

SUNRISE, Fla. - A massive job fair featuring over 10,000 jobs and 50+ companies will be held Wednesday at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. The South Florida Mega Job Fair will host companies looking to fill positions immediately. Businesses such as New York Life, Verizon, Jiffy Lube, Florida Panthers, Geico, and El Dorado Furniture are some of the companies looking to fill positions. The job fair will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. CLICK HERE for a complete list of companies, job offerings and registration information.

SUNRISE, Fla. - The Jonas Brothers bring their "Happiness Begins" tour to the BB&T Center on Friday, Nov. 15. Jordan McGraw and Bebe Rexha will open the show. The concert is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.For tickets or more information click here. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

Dead & Co. really stretched out the jams at the BB&T Center!

Florida State's Anthony Polite and Florida's Andrew Nembhard are among the returning players from last year's Orange Bowl Basketball Classic at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. SUNRISE, Fla. - Tipoff times have been set for the doubleheader at this year's Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. Florida State and Florida will return to the BB&T Center in Sunrise for the Dec. 21 games. It will be the 11th time since 1999 that the Seminoles, 8-2 all-time in Sunrise, will participate in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. Florida is making its 11th consecutive appearance in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic and 21st overall.

SUNRISE, Fla. – Tipoff times have been set for the doubleheader at this year's Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. Florida State and Florida will return to the BB&T Center in Sunrise for the Dec. 21 games. It will be the 11th time since 1999 that the Seminoles, 8-2 all-time in Sunrise, will participate in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. Florida is making its 11th consecutive appearance in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic and 21st overall. Both teams were victorious last December, with the Gators beating Florida Gulf Coast 77-56 and the Seminoles defeating St. Louis 81-59.

Florida State's Anthony Polite and Florida's Andrew Nembhard are among the returning players from last year's Orange Bowl Basketball Classic at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. SUNRISE, Fla. - Tip-off times have been set for the doubleheader at this year's Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. Florida State and Florida will return to the BB&T Center in Sunrise for the Dec. 21 games. It will be the 11th time since 1999 that the Seminoles, 8-2 all-time in Sunrise, will participate in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. Florida is making its 11th consecutive appearance in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic and 21st overall.

SUNRISE, Fla. - A massive job fair with over 3,500 jobs will be held Wednesday at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the arena with positions ranging from entry level to management in multiple industries. Here's a partial list of businesses at the job fair"Akal SecuritySecurity Akima GlobalGlobal Albion StaffingARC BrowardAutonationBrightstar Credit UnionCredit Union Career Source BrowardCity FurnitureCity of SunriseCoastal WealthColonial LifeCoral Springs Auto MallDeVry UniversityUniversity Doubletree by HiltonDSS , Inc., Inc. E-builderFlorida Department of HealthFlorida PanthersGlobal ResponseiHeart MediaMedia Jae Restaurant Group (Wendy's)Jiffy LubeMiami HeraldNew York LifeNorwegian Cruise LineNorthwestern MutualNYU Langone HealthHealth Racetrac PetroleumPetroleum Rick Case Automotive GroupSouth Florida ChamberSite ImpactSP Plus HospitalityTeleperformanceThe Academy,Tryp RidesRides US Health AdvisorsUS Standard ProductsVacation VillageVentureTech SolutionsSolutions VerizonWilen DirectDirect Dentalplans.comRiverside HotelAnda PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals Lloyd StaffingLincoln Heritage Life Insurance CompanyColonial LifeNew HorizonsAarrow Sign SpinnersCLICK HERE to register. The event is free and there will be free parking at the BB&T Center. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

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SUNRISE, Fla. - The BB&T Center in Sunrise was rocking Friday night when The World's Loudest Band pulled into town! The Who is also performing with a FULL ORCHESTRA for many songs and the musicians they played with at the BB&T Center were all local, as Pete announced from the stage! It was loud, it was crowded, it was everything you expect a Who concert to be and much more! A great time at the BB&T Center after a long week! Hero Ground Zero11.

Post Malone bring his "Runaway" tour to the American Airlines Arena in Miami on Sunday, Oct. 20th and the BB&T Center in Sunrise on Monday, Oct. 21st. Swae Lee and Tyla Yaweh will also perform. Both shows are scheduled to start at 8 p.m.For tickets or more information on Sunday's concert click here. For tickets or more information on Monday's show click here. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

SUNRISE, Fla. - The Who bring the "Moving On!" tour to the BB&T Center in Sunrise on Friday, Sept. 20th. Fans will be sure to hear classic hits like "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Who Are You" and "Baba O'Riley"! Reignwolf will open the concert, starting at 7:30 p.m.For tickets or more information click here. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

Mike Perry looks on during his welterweight bout against Alex Oliveira of Brazil at UFC Fight Night at BB&T Center on April 27 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)(CNN) - Mike Perry's nose might never look the same again. The American MMA fighter took a bloody beating by Brazilian-American Vicente Luque in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night in Uruguay on Saturday. But the gruesome moment that had everyone talking came in the third round when a flying knee from Luque shattered Perry's nose. Perry underwent successful nose surgery in Uruguay on Sunday, his manager Abraham Kawa told ESPN.

After 45 years, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers KISS have launched their final tour. Simmons said the two are welcome to jump onstage for a song or two, but as part of the final tour? Drummer Eric Singer and guitarist Tommy Thayer round out the band. "It'd be one thing if Tommy (Thayer) invented his own character and his own guitar solos, but unfortunately he's copying everything I do note for note." Although they are saying this is their final outing, this is the second time KISS has called it quits.

Florida State's Anthony Polite and Florida's Andrew Nembhard are among the returning players from last year's Orange Bowl Basketball Classic at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. SUNRISE, Fla. - Fans of the Gators and Seminoles won't have to travel far from home to see their teams on the hardwood this year. Florida and Florida State will return to Sunrise in December for the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, the schools announced Wednesday. Florida is making its 11th consecutive appearance in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic and 21st overall. Florida State's game against USF will be the eighth consecutive appearance and 11th time since 1999 that the Seminoles will appear in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic.

SUNRISE, Fla. - Chris Brown brings his "Indigoat" tour to the BB&T Center in Sunrise on Sunday, September 1st. Tory Lanez, Ty Dolla Sign, Joyner Lucas and Yella Breezy will open the show. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.For tickets or more information click here. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

SUNRISE, Fla. - Heavy metal mavericks Iron Maiden are kicking off their North American tour Thursday in South Florida at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. Iron Maiden's "Legacy of the Beast Tour" covers 33 cities in the U.S. and Canada. The production is based on Iron Maiden's mobile game "The Legacy of the Beast," that puts Eddie the Head, the mascot for the band, through a number of different Maiden Worlds. Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson explains: "This inspired us to put together a stage show to take our fans through different Maiden Worlds on stage. There's a replica Spitfire plane that dominates the stage during the Maiden song "Aces High," tons of pyrotechnics, a giant Icarus, muskets, claymores and some truly marvelous flamethrowers.

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida and Florida State will once again participate in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic this season. The Orange Bowl Committee announced Tuesday that the Gators and the Seminoles will return to the BB&T Center in Sunrise for a basketball doubleheader Dec. 22. Florida Gulf Coast will face Florida in a rematch of a 2013 NCAA tournament game that the Gators won 62-50. The Gators will make their 10th consecutive appearance in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic and 20th overall, including a 71-69 loss to Clemson last year. Florida State, which advanced to the "Elite Eight" last season, is making its seventh consecutive appearance in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic and 10th overall.

SUNRISE, Fla. – A massive job fair featuring over 3,000 jobs and 60+ companies will be held Wednesday at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. The South Florida Mega Job Fair will host companies looking to fill positions immediately. Businesses such as New York Life, Verizon, Jiffy Lube, Mass Mutual, Aflac, Florida Panthers, Geico, and El Dorado Furniture are some of the companies looking to fill positions. The job fair will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. CLICK HERE for a complete list of companies, job offerings and registration information.

A massive job fair featuring over 50 companies will be held on Wednesday, August 30 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. Over 2,500 jobs will be available at the South Florida Mega Job Fair. The job fair will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Candidates are asked to dress their absolute best and bring at least 30 copies of a resume. CLICK HERE for a complete list of companies, job offerings and registration information.