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Florida Panthers determined to avoid ‘championship hangover’ heading into new season
Read full article: Florida Panthers determined to avoid ‘championship hangover’ heading into new seasonThe Florida Panthers, fresh off their historic Stanley Cup victory, are officially back in action as they prepare to defend their title.
Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers to terminate his NHL contract
Read full article: Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers to terminate his NHL contractThe Carolina Hurricanes have put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his NHL contract.
Red Wings sign two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko away from the Panthers
Read full article: Red Wings sign two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko away from the PanthersThe raiding of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers continued Wednesday with the Detroit Red Wings signing winger Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million.
Florida Panthers sign deal to move local broadcasts from Bally to Scripps Sports
Read full article: Florida Panthers sign deal to move local broadcasts from Bally to Scripps SportsThe Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are moving their local broadcasts to Scripps Sports, bringing the club’s games into more homes than ever before.
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.
Boy, 8, rides on Florida Panthers parade double-decker bus after proving loyalty
Read full article: Boy, 8, rides on Florida Panthers parade double-decker bus after proving loyaltyEight-year-old Bryson Rosen, a well-known local super fan, was on one of the Florida Panthers’ double-decker buses on Sunday during the parade in Fort Lauderdale Beach. He was holding a little Stanley Cup.
Matthew Tkachuk meets Florida Panthers fans at Raising Cane’s in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Matthew Tkachuk meets Florida Panthers fans at Raising Cane’s in Pompano BeachFlorida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk continued his Stanley Cup championship tour Thursday morning by making a stop at Raising Cane’s in Pompano Beach.
Florida Panthers’ Bobrovsky celebrates win with new hairdo as Stanley Cup makes South Florida tour
Read full article: Florida Panthers’ Bobrovsky celebrates win with new hairdo as Stanley Cup makes South Florida tourFrom beer chugging at the Elbo Room to showering fans with alcohol, dining at Fort Lauderdale Beach restaurants, and even taking a dip in the Atlantic, the Stanley Cup has been on the move in South Florida as Florida Panthers fans and players continue to celebrate their 2024 Stanley Cup win.
Preparations continue for Florida Panthers championship parade in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Preparations continue for Florida Panthers championship parade in Fort LauderdalePreparations have been ongoing for over a day as the city of Fort Lauderdale prepares to host the Florida Panthers championship parade on Sunday.
In surprise visit, Panthers players bring Stanley Cup to Fort Lauderdale florist-coffee bar
Read full article: In surprise visit, Panthers players bring Stanley Cup to Fort Lauderdale florist-coffee barWorkers at a Fort Lauderdale business got up close and personal with the Stanley Cup Tuesday morning after Florida Panthers players paid a surprise visit following their victory the previous night.
Florida Panthers celebrate winning Stanley Cup with fans at Elbo Room
Read full article: Florida Panthers celebrate winning Stanley Cup with fans at Elbo RoomIt didn’t take long for the Florida Panthers to continue their championship celebration after the team’s 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 on Monday night.
Date set for Florida Panthers championship parade after Stanley Cup win
Read full article: Date set for Florida Panthers championship parade after Stanley Cup winA date has been officially confirmed for the Florida Panthers championship parade after the Cats defeated the Oilers Monday night to win the Stanley Cup in Game 7.
Watch as Panthers fans celebrate Stanley Cup victory outside Amerant Bank Arena
Read full article: Watch as Panthers fans celebrate Stanley Cup victory outside Amerant Bank ArenaFlorida Panthers fans watching from outside Amerant Bank Arena were nervous all night as the team played Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Edmonton Oilers.
‘We’ll be ready’: Florida Panthers excited for historic Game 7 vs. Edmonton Oilers
Read full article: ‘We’ll be ready’: Florida Panthers excited for historic Game 7 vs. Edmonton OilersIt’s winner-take-all as the Florida Panthers get ready to host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday.
WATCH LIVE - Chasing the Cup: Panthers pregame coverage ahead of Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: WATCH LIVE - Chasing the Cup: Panthers pregame coverage ahead of Game 7 of Stanley Cup FinalThe deciding Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final will be played Monday night in Florida, where the Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers.
Bobrovsky’s growth into a top goalie needs one strong chapter for a Stanley Cup win with Florida
Read full article: Bobrovsky’s growth into a top goalie needs one strong chapter for a Stanley Cup win with FloridaSergei Bobrovsky was once an undrafted free agent who had little fanfare coming to the NHL from Russia. Now he’s one win from backstopping the Florida Panthers to the Stanley Cup.
Stanley Cup Game 6: Florida Panthers host watch party at arena in Sunrise
Read full article: Stanley Cup Game 6: Florida Panthers host watch party at arena in SunriseFlorida Panthers fans are set to fill up the Amerant Bank Arena on Friday night in Sunrise. The tickets for the game watch party available at noon were as low as $44.
Florida Panthers looking to keep Lord Stanley’s Cup at home in Game 5 vs. Edmonton Oilers
Read full article: Florida Panthers looking to keep Lord Stanley’s Cup at home in Game 5 vs. Edmonton OilersThe Florida Panthers will aim to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup in front of their fans in Tuesday night’s Game 5 vs. the Edmonton Oilers.
The Florida Panthers have a chance to win the Stanley Cup at home. Edmonton will try to thwart it
Read full article: The Florida Panthers have a chance to win the Stanley Cup at home. Edmonton will try to thwart itThe Panthers, for the first time in their history, are set to play a home game with a chance to win the Stanley Cup. They take a 3-1 lead over the Edmonton Oilers into Game 5 of the Cup final on Tuesday night with many tickets on the secondary market going for more than $1,000 apiece.
‘We will learn:’ Panthers look to bounce back after Game 4 blowout loss vs. Oilers
Read full article: ‘We will learn:’ Panthers look to bounce back after Game 4 blowout loss vs. OilersThe Florida Panthers know they will need to have short-term memory after losing 8-1 in Game 4 vs. the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Panthers and Oilers turn to poker and Mario Kart on long flights in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Panthers and Oilers turn to poker and Mario Kart on long flights in the Stanley Cup FinalWhen the Florida Panthers’ first flight of the Stanley Cup Final was delayed, it meant extra time on the tarmac before the nearly six-hour trek across North America.
Oilers rout the Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 to avoid being swept in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Oilers rout the Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 to avoid being swept in the Stanley Cup FinalConnor McDavid scored his first goal of the Stanley Cup Final as part of a four-point performance, and the Edmonton Oilers routed the Florida Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to avoid being eliminated in a sweep.
Shania Twain performs, fires up the Edmonton crowd before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Shania Twain performs, fires up the Edmonton crowd before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup FinalThe Florida Panthers don’t impress Shania Twain much despite leading the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final.
Playing through injury, Oilers’ Kane may have reached a breaking point in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Playing through injury, Oilers’ Kane may have reached a breaking point in the Stanley Cup FinalKris Knoblauch engaged Evander Kane in a conversation before the Edmonton Oilers started practice. The chat lasted roughly five minutes, and Kane left the ice just after hearing from his coach.
Lifelong Panthers fan turns back time as team seeks 1st Stanley Cup
Read full article: Lifelong Panthers fan turns back time as team seeks 1st Stanley CupIn a heartwarming blast from the past, lifelong Florida Panthers fan Jim Stegall found himself transported back to a monumental moment in the team’s history.
The Panthers say they have to be better in Game 2. And that’s after they beat the Oilers in Game 1
Read full article: The Panthers say they have to be better in Game 2. And that’s after they beat the Oilers in Game 1Up 1-0 in Round 1 against Tampa Bay, the Florida Panthers said they had to get better. Down 1-0 in Round 2 against Boston, they said it again. Up 1-0 in the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers, same thing.
Eetu Luostarinen is healthy this Stanley Cup Final. That’s a big deal for the Florida Panthers
Read full article: Eetu Luostarinen is healthy this Stanley Cup Final. That’s a big deal for the Florida PanthersA year after a broken leg sidelined Eetu Luostarinen for the Stanley Cup Final, the flexible Finn is healthy this time around.
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner’s play is the biggest uncertainty in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner’s play is the biggest uncertainty in the Stanley Cup FinalStuart Skinner has taken to reading books as a way of taking his mind off the sport of hockey and his job as an NHL goaltender of getting in front of frozen rubber disks fired at him at 90-plus mph.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every way
Read full article: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every wayBy the time he was old enough to watch NHL games growing up in Sweden, Oliver Ekman-Larsson began dreaming about playing in the Stanley Cup Final.
‘I need to win one:’ Panthers head coach Paul Maurice confident in team’s 3rd shot at Stanley Cup
Read full article: ‘I need to win one:’ Panthers head coach Paul Maurice confident in team’s 3rd shot at Stanley CupFlorida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice certainly wasn’t shy about his words as his team gets ready to collide with the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday morning.
Lifelong Florida Panthers fan recalls historic moment as team gets 3rd shot at Stanley Cup
Read full article: Lifelong Florida Panthers fan recalls historic moment as team gets 3rd shot at Stanley CupIn a heartwarming blast from the past, lifelong Florida Panthers fan Jim Stegall found himself transported back to a monumental moment in the team’s history.
All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'
Read full article: All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'The NHL is getting the “Drive to Survive” treatment, with a hockey series from the makers of the popular Formula 1 show coming to Prime Video in the fall.
Calm and steadfast, Kris Knoblauch steers Edmonton out of an awful start to the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Calm and steadfast, Kris Knoblauch steers Edmonton out of an awful start to the Stanley Cup FinalWhen Kris Knoblauch became coach of the Edmonton Oilers, they had lost 10 of their first 13 games and the Stanley Cup was the last thing anyone on the team was talking about.
Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching change
Read full article: Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching changeFiring a coach during the season is typically seen as a sign that a season has gone off the rails.
Cheering on Panthers helped teen battling aggressive cancer get through difficult experience
Read full article: Cheering on Panthers helped teen battling aggressive cancer get through difficult experienceFans of the Florida Panthers are dedicated and excited as their team is four victories away from winning the Stanley Cup.
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 on a deflected shot 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 finalThe Florida Panthers have tied up the series at two games apiece after defeating the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final on Tuesday night.
New York Rangers beat Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 3 overtime
Read full article: New York Rangers beat Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 3 overtimeAlex 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.
Mason Marchment breaks 3rd-period tie, Stars beat Oilers 3-1 in Game 2 to even West final
Read full article: Mason Marchment breaks 3rd-period tie, Stars beat Oilers 3-1 in Game 2 to even West finalMason Marchment scored for the first time since the playoff opener and the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1.
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.
Bruins' braintrust says offseason priority is signing goalie Jeremy Swayman
Read full article: Bruins' braintrust says offseason priority is signing goalie Jeremy SwaymanBoston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney is ready to go with a goaltender rotation again next season if the team can make the math work.
Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay
Read full article: Lightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa BayThe Nashville Predators have traded Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay less than two years after acquiring the veteran defenseman.
Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to Dallas
Read full article: Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to DallasThe biggest factor in the direction of the Colorado Avalanche’s offseason plans may just hinge on trust.
Dallas Stars into their 2nd West final in a row after knocking out last two Cup champions
Read full article: Dallas Stars into their 2nd West final in a row after knocking out last two Cup championsThe Dallas Stars finally get a little bit of a breather after avoiding another Game 7 on the way to their second Western Conference Final in a row.
Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons
Read full article: Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasonsThe New York Rangers are in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three seasons after a big performance from Chris Kreider.
Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4
Read full article: Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4Wyatt Johnston scored twice on the eve of his 21st birthday as the Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination with a 5-1 win in Game 4 that came hours after Avalanche standout Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months.
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.
Seguin, Stankoven score two goals each to power Stars' 4-1 win over Avalanche for 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Seguin, Stankoven score two goals each to power Stars' 4-1 win over Avalanche for 2-1 series leadTyler Seguin scored the tie-breaking goal in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third and Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made it all hold up, powering the Stars to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche for a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference second-round series.
Adin Hill flashes old playoff form as Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7
Read full article: Adin Hill flashes old playoff form as Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7Noah Hanifin broke a scoreless tie at 9:54 of the third period, Adin Hill stopped 23 shots and the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights kept alive their season by beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 on Friday night to force Game 7.
Johnston scores again and Stars beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 to even series
Read full article: Johnston scores again and Stars beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 to even seriesWyatt Johnston scored his third goal in two games, and the Dallas Stars beat the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 to even their first-round NHL playoffs series.
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.
Special teams carry Rangers to a Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead on the Capitals
Read full article: Special teams carry Rangers to a Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead on the CapitalsThe New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.
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.
'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers
Read full article: 'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the RangersAlex Ovechkin has just one shot on goal through two games of the Washington Capitals’ first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, which they trail 2-0.
Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs
Read full article: Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffsDefenses around the NHL playoffs have been depleted by existing and new injuries, from Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev and Colorado’s Samuel Girard being out long term to Carolina’s Brett Pesce going down Monday night and Washington being down to minor leaguers to fill its many voids.
Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 years
Read full article: Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 yearsHockey fans across Canada are preparing themselves for the annual thrill and torment that arrives with the NHL playoffs.
NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley Cup
Read full article: NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley CupThe NHL is the only major North American professional sports league that has not expanded its playoffs in recent years.
NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle Okposo
Read full article: NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle OkposoNHL teams combined to make 23 trades on Friday and dealt a total of 33 players along with more than 20 draft picks before the league’s deadline.
Leafs join the NHL trade deadline party as Oilers and Avalanche make more moves
Read full article: Leafs join the NHL trade deadline party as Oilers and Avalanche make more movesThe Toronto Maple Leafs have joined the NHL trade party while a couple of Western Conference Stanley Cup contenders stayed active on the day before the deadline.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls on Jets, Winnipeg fans to find solution to falling attendance
Read full article: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls on Jets, Winnipeg fans to find solution to falling attendanceNHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Winnipeg a strong market where “hockey matters,” and said he believes the Jets' falling attendance will be resolved.
Return of 3ICE gives the NHL another chance to see how a potential 3-on-3 OT rule change works
Read full article: Return of 3ICE gives the NHL another chance to see how a potential 3-on-3 OT rule change worksWhen the NHL implemented 3-on-3 play in overtime nearly a decade ago, the idea was to see the most speed and skill hockey had to offer.
NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red Wings
Read full article: NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red WingsDetroit desperately hopes to snap its seven-year playoff drought and becomes part of an NHL trend.
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.
Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agency
Read full article: Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agencyThe Nashville Predators, defensive defenseman Ryan Graves and some top goaltenders are among the winners in NHL free agency.
Hurricanes and Rangers turn their divisional rivalry into NHL free agency signing frenzy
Read full article: Hurricanes and Rangers turn their divisional rivalry into NHL free agency signing frenzyThe Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers are taking their on-ice Metropolitan Division rivalry to paper.