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Mattias Ekholm needed help leaving the ice. Nick Suzuki out two to four weeks. The Penguins say Ben Kindel had collapsed on the plane due to a Vasovagal episode.
The Penguins break a four‑game skid with a 4‑0 shutout of the Florida Panthers, but injuries loom. GM Kyle Dubas says forward Ben Kindel suffered a vasovagal episode and may return to activity next week after tests. Forward Bryan Rust lands on injured reserve with a lower‑body injury; he’ll be re‑evaluated in six weeks after posting five points in seven games. The club recalls RW Rutger McGroarty and D Chase Pietila from Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton to fill the gaps. Meanwhile, the NHL sees fines for Nick Cousins and Matthew Tkachuk, Ron Duguay’s death, Auston Matthews’ resurgence, and Nick Suzuki’s 2–4‑week injury layoff.
The Florida Panthers are shut out 4-0 by the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on October 23, 2026. Pittsburgh strikes first at 15:19 of the first period when Nick Robertson scores on a pass from Connor Dewar, and goaltender Artūrs Šilovs keeps a clean sheet. The Panthers fail to generate offense throughout the game, extending a recent slump that followed a disappointing loss in Ottawa. The article details the scoring sequence and highlights the Penguins’ defensive dominance.
The Florida Panthers, who were beaten by a 5-1 final score at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday evening as part of Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, were in Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins just over 24 hours later. And because of the absence of goaltender Jacob Markstrom due to injury, the Panthers are turning […] The post Panthers goalie makes NHL history as tallest ever at his position appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pittsburgh Penguins snap their losing streak with a dominant 4‑0 victory over the Florida Panthers at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 22, 2026. Despite missing Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Egor Chinakhov, the Pens lean on newcomers Elmer Soderblom, Hendrix Lapierre and Rutger McGroarty, while goaltender Arturs Silovs records a strong debut. Nick Robertson opens the scoring, followed by Lapierre’s power‑play goal and two late strikes from the depth line to seal the win. Florida’s rookie 6‑9″ net‑minder Cooper Black makes his NHL debut, but the Panthers are shut out as the Penguins control possession and finish with 17‑15 shots. The win ends the Pens’ skid and puts them 1‑1 on the season.
Florida Panthers goaltender Cooper Black made history during the team's matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.
At 6-foot-8, Black is looking to make a large impact in his game with the big club.
Florida Panthers goaltender Cooper Black is set to make his NHL debut on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with history awaiting him between the pipes. Standing at 6-foot-9, Black will become the tallest netminder ever to play in an NHL game. The 25-year-old will surpass the previous height benchmark of […] The post Panthers set to start tallest goalie in NHL history against Penguins appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The PensBurgh gamethread invites fans to discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers matchup, highlighted by a Photo of Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs making a save on Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen during the first period on April 5, 2026 at PPG Paints Arena.
In hockey, there is no shortage of talk about answering the bell, standing up for your teammates and showing up when it matters most. On Wednesday night, the Ottawa Senators…
The Ottawa Senators are off to a terrific start in 2026-27, going 7-3-0 through their first 10 games. The latest exclamation point was Wednesday night’s 5-1 drubbing of Brady Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers on home ice, a contest with no shortage of fireworks. But things are going to get considerably more difficult without star […] The post Senators make hugely discouraging Linus Ullmark injury move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ullmark has been placed on injured reserve after getting hurt on Wednesday night against Florida.
Former Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the team. Recently, Larkin expanded his list from just a handful of teams to 10. Missing from that list are some of the Canadian contenders, including the Montreal Canadiens. The trade list has the usual suspects, such as the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden […] The post NHL rumors: Canadiens still interested in Wings’ Dylan Larkin despite trade list exclusion appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Florida Panthers (5‑3‑2) head to PPG Paints Arena for Game 2 of a four‑game road swing, taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins (3‑6‑1) on October 22, 2026. After a 5‑1 loss to the Ottawa Senators—where Brady Tkachuk scored and logged six hits in his return—the Panthers look to rebound. The matchup pits a struggling Penguin squad against a Panthers team seeking to bounce back from a tough road start.
Ullmark exited the Senators’ dramatic 5-1 win over the Panthers with a lower-body injury.
The duo were involved in a sizeable scuffle during the third period on Wednesday night in Ottawa.
Tkachuk scored in his first game back in Ottawa, but the Senators defeated the Panthers 5-1.
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forwards Ben Kindel and Bryan Rust on injured reserve Thursday before facing the Florida Panthers, recalling forward Rutger McGroarty and defenseman Chase Pietila from Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton. Kindel suffered a vasovagal syncope episode on the team’s flight from Utah, received oxygen, and was cleared to return to Pittsburgh; he could resume practice next week pending test results. Rust missed time after an injury in Monday’s game. McGroarty, who has tallied nine points (four goals, five assists) in six AHL games, earns an extended NHL look and could crack the top‑nine forward group.
Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stützle's personal chef chimed in Wednesday night following Stützle's viral comment about why he didn't go out to dinner with former teammate Brady Tkachuk.
Seth Jarvis could make his season debut tonight. Linus Ullmark needed help leaving the ice, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to return.
Seth Jarvis could make his season debut tonight. Linus Ullmark needed help leaving the ice, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set to return.
In the third period of Wednesday’s Ottawa‑Florida matchup, Senators starter Linus Ullmark exits with a lower‑body injury after stopping 16 of 17 shots. Ullbrand, who entered the game with a 7‑1‑0 record and a .945 save percentage, is helped off the ice by Claude Giroux and the training staff. Backup Samuel Ersson replaces him, making one save as Ottawa secures a 5‑1 win. No return timeline is set, and the club may need to explore a goaltending replacement if the injury proves serious.
The Ottawa Senators crush the Florida Panthers 5-1, snapping the Panthers' three-game streak in front of a hostile crowd at the Canadian Tire Centre. Brady Tkachuk scores his seventh goal in four games early in the first period, while Tim Stützle and Stephen Halliday each notch a goal and an assist. Jake Sanderson adds two assists as the Senators dominate, highlighting a standout performance on October 22, 2026.
The Panthers (5‑3‑2, 4th in the Atlantic) visit the Penguins (3‑6‑1, 7th in the Metro) at 7 p.m. ET on Oct. 22, streamed on ESPN+ and aired locally on Sportsnet Pittsburgh. Florida comes off a 5‑1 loss in Ottawa but had won three straight before that, while Pittsburgh enjoys a light schedule ahead. Key storylines include the Panthers’ injury‑hit roster—Aleksander Barkov, Brad Marchand, and starter Jacob Markstrom are out—and the possible NHL debut of 6‑8″ rookie goalie Cooper Black, who could become the league’s tallest netminder. Both teams struggle defensively, with Pittsburgh’s front‑of‑net traffic and Florida’s goaltending under scrutiny. The matchup marks the only Panthers appearance in Pittsburgh this season, with future games slated for Dec. 10 and March 4.
The Penguins host the Florida Panthers at 7:00 PM on Oct. 22, hoping to snap a four‑game losing streak after a tough Western Conference road trip. Team activities were halted Wednesday following a medical incident involving Ben Kindel on the flight from Salt Lake City, and GM Kyle Dubas will address the media Thursday before the game. Meanwhile, the AHL Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins sit 3‑2‑1, leading the league with 25 goals, highlighted by Rutger McGroarty and Avery Hayes among the top scorers. The matchup is broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh.