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Florida Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky pulled after first period in third start of season

The Russian net minder was relieved by Panthers backup Sam Montembeault after surrendering four goals on 14 shots against the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday.

Sammi Silber

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

Rudi Schuller

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

Matt Hornick

Panthers to retire Luongo's number

Luongo's number is scheduled to be sent to the BB&T Center rafters March 7 before the Panthers host the Canadiens.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Florida Panthers retool lineup, should make deep playoff run in 2019-20

The Panthers haven't made the playoffs in the last three years, but a busy offseason may finally help them climb the standings.

Sammi Silber

Panthers trade James Reimer Canes

Florida reportedly received fellow goalie Scott Darling and a 2020 sixth-round pick in return.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NHL free agency rumors: Panthers looking to trade James Reimer

Florida is hoping to trade the nine-year veteran to avoid buying him out.

Matt Hornick

Luongo announces NHL retirement

Luongo, 40, said he needed to listen to his body, which is why he decided to call it career after 19 NHL seasons.

Gabrielle McMillen

Panthers meeting with Panarin

The Panthers are prioritizing a goalie in free agency, but if they can get both Blue Jackets' free agents they'll be happy.

Thomas Lott

Panthers' Roberto Luongo faces tough decision on future

The 40-year-old netminder is signed through 2022, but may choose to retire after 19 NHL seasons due to ongoing injury woes.

Sammi Silber

NHL rumors: Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers hired Joel Quenneville on Monday and have a solid core in place, but GM Dale Tallon needs to take a look at free agency to truly fix what ails his club.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Draft lottery 2019: Best odds to win No. 1 pick, 'Lose for Jack Hughes' sweepstakes

With likely No.1 pick Jack Hughes in sight, the Avalanche, Kings, Devils and others are in position to possibly land the 2019 NHL Draft's first overall pick.

Mark Suleymanov

Leafs' Tavares sets new career-high with four-goal game against Panthers

Tavares netted four of the 13 goals scored in this game.

Matt Hornick

NHL Rumor Roundup

With the season winding down, teams are looking to the future as LA and Colorado may be shipping out veterans Jonathan Quick and Tyson Barrie, respectively, while the Flyers may pursue the league's top UFA.

Lyle Richardson

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

Jackie Spiegel

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL trade rumors: Panthers trading Derick Brassard less than a month after acquiring him?

Brassard joined Florida on Feb. 1 via trade from Pittsburgh.

Matt Hornick

NHL trade rumors: Florida Panthers ask Mike Hoffman for 10-team no-trade list

Florida has already been selling as the trade deadline approaches and it looks as though the sale isn't quite over.

Matt Hornick

Panthers' Roberto Luongo moves into second place for career appearances by a goaltender

Luongo is now only behind Martin Brodeur after making his 1,030th appearance.

Matt Hornick

NHL Rumor Roundup: Panthers could target Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky before trade deadline

It's a popular belief both Blue Jackets stars could take their talents to South Beach sooner or later, plus more trade deadline rumblings around the Blackhawks, Hurricanes and Jets.

Lyle Richardson

Canadiens' Paul Byron suspended three games for hit on Panthers' MacKenzie Weegar

Paul Byron received a three-game suspension for his hit on MacKenzie Weegar Tuesday night.

Conor Roche

Canadiens recall Karl Alzner, place David Schlemko on IR

The veteran defenseman will get another opportunity to see if he can find success in Montreal.

Mark Suleymanov

Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman will miss at least three weeks with ankle sprain

Toronto's top line forward will miss at least three weeks with an ankle sprain.

Conor Roche

Maple Leafs' power play woes end as Toronto routs Panthers

Toronto's well-publicized problems on the man advantage disappeared, if only for one night, against Florida on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

Mitch Marner's mom flosses, Maple Leaf snaps 13-game goal drought

Mitch Marner scored twice on Saturday to end his 13-game goal drought in Maple Leafs loss.

Jackie Spiegel

Roberto Luongo leaves Panthers game with lower-body injury

Roberto Luongo left Friday's game with a lower-body injury.

Conor Roche

Rangers' Lundqvist moves up all-time wins list, now seventh after beating Panthers

Henrik Lundqvist earned his 438th career win Saturday night and is now in sole possession of seventh place on the all-time wins list.

Jackie Spiegel

Mike Hoffman extends Panthers franchise points streak to 15

It did not take long for Mike Hoffman to extend his franchise record point streak to 15 games.

Mark Suleymanov

Jets' Brendan Lemieux suspended two games for illegal hit

The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Brendan Lemieux two games for his illegal check to the head on Vincent Trocheck.

Conor Roche

Jets' Brendan Lemieux to have hearing for hit on Panthers' Trocheck

The Jets winger will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety after the hit on Friday that resulted in a match penalty.

Conor Roche

Panthers gain split in Finland, beat Jets 4-2 despite another Patrik Laine goal

Patrik Laine scored his fourth goal in two days, but it wasn't enough as the Winnipeg Jets dropped a 4-2 decision to the Florida Panthers Friday in Helsinki.

Jim Cerny

Hats off to Patrik Laine as Jets beat Panthers 4-2 in Finland

The Finn returns home and doubles his goal output on the season to the delight of fans in Helsinki.

Jim Cerny

Patrik Laine, Aleksander Barkov look to inspire, leading NHL teams in Finland visit

Two of the NHL's Finnish stars head back home this week as the Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers face off in the league's Global Series in Helsinki.

Carter Brooks

NHL Mixed Bag: Slow-starting Panthers burdened by unmet expectations

Last year's strong finish has not translated into a quick start this season for the Florida Panthers.

Rob Mixer

Panthers' Matheson: 'It wasn't my intent' to injure Canucks rookie Pettersson

Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson was suspended for two games by the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks' Elias Pettersson scores and then leaves game after being thrown to the ice

Elias Pettersson scored again on Saturday, but left after he was slammed to the ice

Conor Roche

Panthers lose Roberto Luongo 2-4 weeks to knee injury in season-opening loss

The 39-year-old goalie left Saturday's game with the Lightning after a teammate fell on his leg and then was placed on IR Sunday.

Jim Cerny

Stanley Cup odds, predictions, favorites for the 2018-19 NHL season

While the defending champion Washington Capitals remain mostly intact and ready to contend again in 2018-19, their odds of repeating a Stanley Cup run are slim.

AccuScore

Atlantic Division 2018-19 predictions: Lightning still lap John Tavares-led Maple Leafs, field

Everyone is talking about the Maple Leafs and newcomer John Tavares, but the incumbent champion Lightning, insurgent Panthers and a young Bruins team crowd the top of the Atlantic.

Brandon Schlager

Panthers' prospect Owen Tippett needs to get defensive to take next step

The high-scoring 2017 first-round pick was returned to his junior team again to work on his defensive game.

Dhiren Mahiban

Panthers' Aaron Ekblad says 'scores will be settled' with Max Domi following sucker punch

The Florida defenseman suffered a broken nose, while the Montreal forward was suspended the remainder of the preseason.

Jim Cerny

Monika Caryk files for information in court dispute with Melinda Karlsson

Monika Caryk has filed a court application seeking evidence in alleged cyber bullying against Melinda Karlsson be revealed.

Evan Sporer

NHL trades 2018: Patient Dale Tallon lands Mike Hoffman for Panthers, says he'll 'fit in nicely'

The Florida Panthers thought they were out of the running for Mike Hoffman until a late-night phone call with the San Jose Sharks changed their thinking.

Jim Cerny

Roberto Luongo records win in 1,000th career NHL game, keeps Panthers in playoff hunt

Luongo made 26 saves in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Bruins on Thursday night.

John Arlia

Brandon Carlo injury update: Bruins D leaves game after awkward fall

The 21-year-old defenseman was taken off the ice on a stretcher with an apparent leg injury during Saturday's game against the Panthers.

Brandon Schlager

'It’s been an extremely tough time' — Erik Karlsson appreciative of public support after son's death

Erik Karlsson thanked Senators fans for respecting his family's privacy in the days since his son's death, and said Thursday his return to hockey allowed him to "get back to normalcy."

Murray Pam

Maple Leafs secure spot in Stanley Cup playoffs with assist from Senators

Ottawa's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers Thursday clinched Toronto's second consecutive playoff berth.

John Arlia

Maple Leafs set franchise record for wins, home wins in a season

Toronto won its 46th game of the season Wednesday night and 27th at Air Canada Centre.

John Arlia

Auston Matthews reaches 30-goal mark for second consecutive season

Matthews scored 40 goals for the Maple Leafs in his rookie campaign last season.

John Arlia

Blue Jackets extend win streak to 10 games, tie NHL record this season

Columbus' 10-game streak is the second-longest run in franchise history.

Kaylee Pofahl

Panthers relying on leadership, penalty killing in push for playoffs

Florida has reached the playoffs just twice since 2000.

Salim Valji

Carey Price injury update: Canadiens goalie to make return Wednesday at Penguins

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will make his return to game action Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Evan Sporer

Bruins' Backes ejected for hit on Trocheck; suspension coming?

David Backes was ejected from the Bruins game on Thursday for checking for behind less than two weeks after being suspended for a late hit.

Evan Sporer

NHL Rumor Roundup: Hurricanes primed for bold offseason after management shakeup

With the Hurricanes poised to miss the playoffs for a ninth straight season, new owner Tom Dundon's pick for GM won't pull any punches.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Mixed Bag: Predicting the Eastern Conference's compelling wild-card race

Three teams for two spots, and two of them don’t seem to want to lose. The Eastern Conference’s wild-card race is ridiculously compelling.

Rob Mixer

Parkland resident Craig Anderson hosts Stoneman Douglas hockey team, shines in Sens win over Panthers

Anderson made 35 saves in Ottawa's 5-3 win over the Panthers on Monday night.

John Arlia

NHL Mixed Bag: Panthers surge into playoff picture, making most of games in hand

Seemingly forgotten earlier in the season (and a quiet non-player at the trade deadline), the Panthers are flying up the Eastern Conference standings.

Rob Mixer

Devils' Taylor Hall extends point streak to 23 games

Taylor Hall now owns the New Jersey Devils' franchise record for the longest single-season points streak after scoring against Florida on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

'It’s an exciting homecoming' — Baun excited to be part of Maple Leafs organization

Kyle Baun is now in the organization his grandfather, the legendary Bobby Baun, won four Stanley Cups with.

Dhiren Mahiban

Marjory Stoneman Douglas hockey team dedicates state championship to shooting victims

The 17 gold medals given to Douglas' varsity players will be used as part of a tribute to the 17 people who were killed in a mass shooting at the school on Feb. 14.

Tom Gatto

Derick Brassard's trades from Ottawa to Vegas then Pittsburgh, decoded

Derick Brassard, one of the most coveted players at this year's NHL trade deadline, is a Pittsburgh Penguin. How did it happen? That's a long (and complicated) story.

Brandon Schlager

Panthers pay tribute to Parkland school shooting victims in emotional Florida return

The Panthers were across the continent when tragedy struck Feb. 14. Players returned to their homes, many in or near Parkland, Fla., this week to help the community begin to heal.

Ted Starkey

Flames' Hamilton nets hat trick in loss to Panthers

Flames defenseman Dougie Hamilton recorded his first career hat trick Saturday night in a losing effort.

Evan Sporer

Florida Panthers play for Parkland hours after massacre at high school

The Panthers win in Vancouver on Wednesday after watching reports of a massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which is very close to the team's facility in Broward County, Fla.

Tom Gatto

Panthers' Vincent Trocheck scores third-period hat trick in wild win over Oilers

Vincent Trocheck scored his first career hat trick in less than 19 minutes on Monday night.

John Arlia

Barkov scores twice to pace Panthers to fourth straight victory

Aleksander Barkov was the difference as Florida pulled away from Vancouver on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

Ovechkin records 500th career assist

Ovechkin became the fourth active member of the 500+ goal and assist club on Thursday night.

John Arlia

Rittich leads Flames to sixth straight win

The Flames' six-game winning steak is their best run this season and the longest current streak in the NHL.

John Arlia

Rittich gets the call with Flames win streak on the line

Calgary goes for its sixth-straight victory on Friday against the Florida Panthers

Rudi Schuller

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Evan Sporer

Wild's Nino Niederreiter leaves game with lower-body injury

Nino Niederreiter suffered an injury during Friday night's game against Florida.

Alec Gearty

Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo leaves Islanders game with injury

The veteran goaltender had to be helped off the ice during the second period of Florida's shootout loss to the New York Islanders on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

Noah Hanifin beats the clock, Hurricanes beat Panthers in overtime

Hurricanes defenseman scores game-winning goal with two seconds left in overtime.

Jim Cerny

Both good and bad on display in Rangers Garden defeat

Rolling in the month of November, the New York Rangers stubbed their collective toe Tuesday with a 5-4 loss to the Florida Panthers in which plenty of good and bad were showcased by the home team.

Jim Cerny

Roberto Luongo focused on helping Panthers win, not on setting records

The Panthers veteran is only the second goalie in NHL history to win 200 games with two different teams.

Jim Cerny

Panthers score three in final period to beat Sabres 4-1

While tied entering the final period, Buffalo couldn't contain the Panthers.

Ryan Young

Panthers' Tippett scores first NHL goal

The tenth overall pick scores his first NHL goal.

Alec Gearty

Panthers' Ian McCoshen scores first NHL goal

McCoshen scores first goal in second period to tie game 1-1 against St. Louis.

Ryan Young

Lightning's J.T. Brown first NHL player to protest during U.S. anthem

The 27-year-old Brown, one of about 30 black players in the NHL, has said he hoped to join other athletes in bringing attention to police brutality and inequality for minorities.

Brandon Schlager

Panthers lock up Michael Matheson for eight years, $39 million

A core component to the Panthers' defense corps present and future has signed on long term.

Brandon Schlager

Atlantic Division 2017-18 predictions: Lightning surge leaves Senators as odd team out

The last two Atlantic champions missed the playoffs a year before winning the division. Odds are good the Lightning are about to become the third, and that means someone will pay the price.

Brandon Schlager

WATCH: Canadiens' Byron scores twice playing with new line

Claude Julien assembled a new forward lien for the Canadiens on Friday, and the early results were good.

Evan Sporer

Inside the 2017-18 Panthers: Puzzling offseason brings change, for better or worse

After falling well short of expectations in 2016-17, the Panthers overhauled their roster and coaching staff with unknown commodities. Was it necessary, or an overcorrection?

Brandon Schlager

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