Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad scored unassisted goals and Daniil Tarasov made a game-saving stop on Nathan MacKinnon late in the third period to propel the Florida Panthers to an impressive 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche at Amerant Bank Arena.
Clad in their 1938 Miami Clippers-inspired Winter Classic uniforms, the Cats survived some early pressure and opened the scoring 6:27 into the tilt when a determined Bennett stole the puck from Sam Malinski, drove to the net and doggedly worked ...
From Litter Box Cats
| about 2 months ago
| 3 reads
Heading into the season, I didn’t think the Edmonton Oilers were going to win the Stanley Cup. I was scared to give that opinion when I first joined Oilersnation in October. Florida Panthers be damned, three consecutive final appearances is uncommon, never mind winning your first Stanley Cup in three tries, which has rarely ever…
From In the Pressbox
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
Avalanche to wrap up back-to-back set in Florida today, Trent Miner possibly to start in goal for Colorado as Coloradonlooks to win their 11th straight. Following their come-from-behind effort against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second installment of the Nordiques vs Whalers jersey matchup Saturday night, Colorado has a rapid turnaround as they’ll take on […]
From Mile High Hockey
| 2 months ago
| 5 reads
Fresh off a rather lackluster performance at Winter Classic, the Florida Panthers (21-16-3) return to Amerant Bank Arena to play host to the juggernaut that is the Colorado Avalanche (31-2-7) this evening.
The Panthers were the better team on the stat sheet, but the scoreboard told a completely different story as the New York Rangers rolled to a 5-1 victory in front of a sold-out crowd at LoanDepot Park on Friday. Sam Reinhart scored the Panthers only goal, on the power play, with the ass...
From Litter Box Cats
| 2 months ago
| 3 reads
Mika Zibanejad set records, the Rangers rolled in Miami, and the Winter Classic delivered one of the most unexpected outcomes of the season.
From Blueshirt Banter
| 2 months ago
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Mika Zibanejad notched a hat trick and finished with five points as the New York Rangers remained perfect (now 6-0) in outdoor games by beating the disjointed Florida Panthers by a 5-1 count at the 2026 Winter Classic in Miami.
Zibanejad is the first NHL player to produce three goals and five points in an outdoor game.
The Panthers got off to a good start, but after they failed to score on some good looks and bungled two power-play chances in the first period.
The Rangers grabbe...
From Litter Box Cats
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
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From Blueshirt Banter
| 2 months ago
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Despite injury-marred seasons, J.T. Miller and Vincent Trocheck are officially headed to Milan with Team USA.
From Blueshirt Banter
| 2 months ago
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The Florida Panthers (21-15-3) and New York Rangers (19-18-5) will take it outdoors tonight at the 2026 Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park in Miami.
Florida, which will sport uniforms inspired by the Tropical Hockey League’s Miami Clippers, blew a late two-goal lead in Tuesday night’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Leading goal-scorers Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart lit the lamp in the third to give the Cats a seemingly comfortable cushion with just under five minutes to go. U...
From Litter Box Cats
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
The Butterfly Effect Continues. While not cited as the reason, the 4-3 shootout loss to Florida on December 19th claimed another victim in the Olympic hopes of Seth Jarvis. You’ll recall that after giving up a 3-0 lead to the Panthers, the Carolina winger was heading down on a breakaway in the 3-on-3 overtime set […]
From Canes Country
| 2 months ago
| 5 reads
The Florida Panthers ended a mostly glorious calendar year with a maddening 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens at Amerant Bank Arena.
A duel between goaltenders Daniil Tarasov and former Panther Samuel Montembeault kept the game scoreless until pregame honoree Brad Marchand broke the seal midway through the third period.
After Mackie Samoskevich forced a tripping call on Juraj Slafkovský, Florida’s power play clicked at the 10:18 mark to finally open the scoring when Marchan...
From Litter Box Cats
| 2 months ago
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First period
There’s a loud “Go Habs Go!” chant to begin the game, so apparently a few more Canadians travelled to Florida than have to Minnesota for the World Juniors.
Samuel Montembeault makes a couple of saves early. It looks like he’s following the puck so far and making a point to watch it right into his body to control the rebound. Back to basics it seems, which is a good way to start.
Zachary Bolduc goes in hard on the forecheck and draws a high-sticking call. He’s had ...
From Eyes On The Prize
| 2 months ago
| 0 reads
Game 39: Montreal Canadiens @ Florida Panthers
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Panthers region: SCRIPPS Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
Samuel Montreal rejoined the Montreal Canadiens after Christmas, and tonight will make his return to NHL action to take on his former team, the Florida Panthers. He bested the eventual Stanley Cup-winners three times last season in a two-week span near the end of the campaign to help the...
From Eyes On The Prize
| 2 months ago
| 0 reads
The Chicago Blackhawks close out the 2025 calendar year on home ice Tuesday night, hosting the New York Islanders as they look to finish the year on a stronger note.
The Islanders come into this one sitting third in the Metropolitan Division by points percentage (.590), a spot that looks solid on paper but hardly comfortable in practice thanks to a crowded playoff picture. The Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres are right on their heels — the latter of which is on a nine-game winning stea...
From Second City Hockey
| 2 months ago
| 10 reads
The Florida Panthers (21-15-2) and Montreal Canadiens (20-12-6) will do battle for the first time this season tonight in the second half of a back-to-back at Amerant Bank Arena for the surging Cats, who are 9-3-1 over their last 12 games.
Florida is coming off a rousing 5-3 comeback win over the Washington Capitals. Down 3-2 in the third, the Panthers got goals from Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad and Sam Reinhart to maintain possession of the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. ...
From Litter Box Cats
| 2 months ago
| 3 reads
Sam Reinhart scored twice and set up Aaron Ekblad’s game-winning goal in the Florida Panthers 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals at Amerant Bank Arena.
Tom Wilson scored the first of his two first period goals at the 3:53 mark to give the Capitals an early lead. Dylan Strome sent Martin Fehervary away on a rush and after the blueliner’s shot was stopped by the Sergei Bobovsky, Wilson easily potted the rebound.
The Panthers countered 42 seconds later when Aliaksei Protas threw p...
From Litter Box Cats
| 2 months ago
| 7 reads
Sam Reinhart scored twice and set up Aaron Ekblad’s game-winning goal in the Florida Panthers 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals at Amerant Bank Arena.
Tom Wilson scored the first of his two first period goals at the 3:53 mark to give the Capitals an early lead. Dylan Strome sent Martin Fehérváry away on a rush and after the blueliner’s shot was stopped by the Sergei Bobovsky, Wilson easily potted the rebound.
The Panthers countered 42 seconds later when Aliaksei Protas threw p...
From Litter Box Cats
| 2 months ago
| 4 reads
Injuries continue to plague the Rangers as J.T. Miller and Fox remain out ahead of a matchup in Carolina.
From Blueshirt Banter
| 2 months ago
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The Florida Panthers are predicted by oddsmakers to beat the Washington Capitals when they clash on Monday at 7 p.m. ET, with the Panthers at -131 on the moneyline, and the visiting Capitals at +110.
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Panthers vs. Capitals Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Panthers (-131)
Underdog: Capitals (+110)
Total: 5.5
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How to Watch Panthers vs. Capitals
Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 2 months ago
| 6 reads
The NHL schedule on Monday, Dec. 29 includes the Florida Panthers against the Washington Capitals at 7 p.m. ET, with best bets tips in this article if you’d like an edge.
Best Panthers vs. Capitals Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Sam Bennett, Panthers
+175
13 G in 37 GP
Sam Reinhart, Panthers
+180
19 G in 37 GP
Brad Marchand, Panthers
+195
21 G in 36 GP
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
+200
15 G in 38 GP
...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
The Florida Panthers (20-15-2) are favored at home (-134 moneyline odds to win) against the Washington Capitals (20-13-5, +113 moneyline odds). The contest on Monday begins at 7 p.m. ET from Amerant Bank Arena on ESPN+.
You can watch the Capitals-Panthers matchup on ESPN+.
Panthers vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
Favorite: Panthers (-...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 2 months ago
| 6 reads
The Florida Panthers were beaten 4-2 by the Tampa Bay Lightning in a feisty, penalty-filled contest at Amerant Bank Arena.
Eetu Luostarinen opened the scoring 5:27 into the action, on Florida’s first shot on goal, when he backhanded the puck out of the air off the shaft his stick with the assists going to Mackie Samoskevich and Evan Rodrigues.
With Steven Santini serving time in the sin bin, Max Crozier and Anthony Cirelli combined to work the puck up the ice where Jake Guentzel caug...
From Litter Box Cats
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
It was always going to happen at some point this season. While the first two match-ups during the regular season had their tense moments and questionable hits, things hadn’t boiled over like they did in the pre-season. That wasn’t the case in Saturday’s penalty-filled 4-2 win for the Tampa Bay Lightning over their in-state rivals, the Florida Panthers.
Two goals, including an empty-netter, from Nikita Kucherov proved to be the difference, but it was the Lightning penalty killers that won ...
From Raw Charge
| 2 months ago
| 9 reads
Game Thirty-Seven: Tampa Bay Lightning (20-13-3) at Florida Panthers (20-14-2)
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: Amerant Arena, The Other End of Alligator Ally
TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App
Odds: Lightning -110
Know the Opponents: Litter Box Cats
The Tampa Bay Lightning have to shake off the holiday break hangover pretty quickly as they kick-start their schedule again with a Saturday Evening Main Event against the Florida Panthers. Based on t...
From Raw Charge
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
The Florida Panthers are going to be buyers, as per usual, ahead of the trade deadline in March, and there's plenty of insiders who feel most of their leg work will be done before the Olympic break. This means the Panthers could be pulling off a huge trade in January, and they could be once again, involved with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Panthers have been linked to Blackhawks defenceman Connor Murphy, who is a pending unrestricted free-agent and someone who will be dangled ahead of the deadl...
From NHL Trade Rumors
| 2 months ago
| 3 reads