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Lundell leads the way in Panthers 5-2 win over Jets

Anton Lundell records his first NHL hat trick, powering the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets at Amerant Bank Arena on Oct. 31, 2026. The Panthers complete a season‑series sweep after Sam Reinhart scores the opening power‑play goal at 18:15 of the first period, followed by contributions from Carter Verhaeghe and others. Lundell’s three goals clinch the victory and highlight Florida’s offensive surge against a struggling Jets squad.

Lundell leads the way in Panthers 5-2 win over Jets

Anton Lundell records his first NHL hat trick, powering the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets at Amerant Bank Arena on Oct. 31, 2026. The Panthers complete a season‑series sweep after Sam Reinhart scores the opening power‑play goal at 18:15 of the first period and Carter Verhaeghe adds a goal, while Lundell nets three, sealing the victory.

Gameday 14: Florida Panthers vs Winnipeg Jets

The Florida Panthers (7-4-2, 16 points) host the struggling Winnipeg Jets (4-6-3, 11 points) at Amerant Bank Arena on October 30, 2026, in the season’s second matchup. After losing the first two meetings, the Panthers rebounded with a 5-1 road win at Canada Life Center on Tuesday, snapping the Jets’ slump. This home‑and‑home showdown is one of only three NHL games on the card tonight.

Thursday Clowder Chat: Panthers Open Forum

The Florida Panthers sit idle Thursday as they gear up for Friday's rematch with the Winnipeg Jets at Amerant Bank Arena. After a dominant 5-1 victory over Winnipeg on Tuesday that lifted the Panthers to a 7-4-2 record, the Jets will play the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight before closing out the season series against the Panthers. The preview hints at key matchups and the importance of the upcoming showdown.

Mr. Jones and Ts power Panthers to 5-1 win over Jets

The Florida Panthers cap their four‑game road swing with a dominant 5‑1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Carter Verhaeghe nets two power‑play goals, while the Tkachuk brothers rack up seven combined points. Defenseman Seth Jones adds three assists, extending his streak of quiet yet impactful play. The scoring spark begins after a holding penalty on Cole Koepke leads to Verhaeghe’s opening goal.

Gameday 13: Florida Panthers at Winnipeg Jets

The Florida Panthers (6-4-2) aim to close a four-game road swing with a showdown against the Winnipeg Jets (4-4-3) at Canada Life Centre on October 27, 2026. After snapping a two-game skid with a gritty 3-2 win over Chicago, the Panthers look to build momentum, while the Jets sit at a .500 mark in the early season. Key moments include Lars Eller’s late‑game goal that silenced Spencer Knight with 2:23 left, setting the tone for an intense rivalry clash.

Eller’s sweet snipe lifts Panthers to 3-2 win over Blackhawks

Lars Eller nets the decisive goal with 2:23 left in regulation, giving the Florida Panthers a 3-2 road victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Chicago strikes first at 2:34, but Florida rallies, tying the game before Eller’s late winner clinches the win. The win marks a key road triumph for the Panthers on October 26, 2026.

Gameday 12: Florida Panthers at Chicago Blackhawks

The Florida Panthers (5-4-2) aim to snap a two‑game skid against the Chicago Blackhawks (3-7-0) at the United Center this afternoon. Coming off a 5‑1 defeat to Ottawa and a shutout in their previous game, the Panthers are on the tough end of a four‑game road trip. Chicago, struggling with seven losses, looks to capitalize on Florida's recent struggles. The matchup offers a chance for the Panthers to regain momentum and for the Blackhawks to secure a rare win in the Windy City.

Saturday Caterwaul: Florida Panthers Open Forum

The Florida Panthers sit idle on Saturday, gearing up for a Sunday matinee at the United Center against the Chicago Blackhawks. After a rough road swing, losing two straight, the Panthers sit 5‑4‑2 overall and sixth in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, AHL standout Gracyn Shawcyn nets the game-winner for the Charlotte Checkers, 9:50 into the third period, securing a 3‑2 win. The preview hints at whether the Panthers can bounce back after their recent slump.

Panthers give Black no support in 4-0 loss to Penguins

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.

Gameday 11: Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins

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.

Senators unwelcome hosts in 5-1 win over Panthers

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.

Gameday 10: Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators

The Florida Panthers (5‑2‑2) kick off a four‑game road swing against Atlantic Division foes the Ottawa Senators (6‑3‑0) at the Canadian Tire Centre on Oct. 20. Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe makes history, recording a natural hat trick for the third consecutive game—a first in NHL history. The matchup pits Verhaeghe’s scoring streak against a Senators squad looking to climb the division standings, promising an early‑season showdown with playoff implications.

Tuesday Caterwaul: Florida Panthers Open Forum

Florida Panthers winger Brady Tkachuk earns the NHL’s First Star of the Week after posting back‑to‑back natural hat tricks. He tops the league with six goals and ten points in four games, driving Florida to three straight wins. Tkachuk notched his first Panthers assist in a 5‑3 defeat to the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 12 before becoming only the third player to record consecutive natural hat tricks. His surge positions the Panthers as early contenders in the 2026‑27 season.

Monday Caterwaul: Florida Panthers Open Forum

After a historic 8-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken that sparked a three‑game winning streak, the Florida Panthers enjoy a brief rest before kicking off a four‑game road trip on Wednesday night versus the Ottawa Senators. The Panthers, now 3‑1‑2 on the road, will continue the stretch with a divisional clash against Ottawa followed by a visit to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Tricks keep coming in Panthers 8-3 rout of Kraken

The Florida Panthers blew the Seattle Kraken out of the water in an 8-3 rout at Amerant Bank Arena, making some NHL hat history along the way. Florida became the first franchise to ever have one of its players score a natural hat trick in three games in a row, thanks to Carter Verhaeghe, who tallied the Panthers’ second, third and fourth goals of the night. Verhaeghe dented the twine thrice in a torrid 8:06 span starting at 17:56 of the first period when he stepped into Sam Reinhart’s cen...

Gameday 9: Florida Panthers vs Seattle Kraken

The Florida Panthers (4-2-2) will finish off a brief homestand when they welcome the Seattle Kraken (5-2-1) to Amerant Bank Arena this evening. Brady Tkachuk second consecutive hat trick rescued the Panthers from a late two-goal deficit in Thursday’s dramatic 3-2 victory over the lowly Vancouver Canucks. Tkachuk got his first at 11:11 of the final frame; he tied it up with 13 seconds remaining in regulation; and then won it 2:33 into overtime. Tkachuk became the first player to record bac...

Brady’s bunch gives Panthers 3-2 overtime win over Canucks

Brady Tkachuk’s second consecutive hat trick lifted the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 overtime decision over the struggling Vancouver Canucks, giving the Cardiac Cats their first victory of the season on home ice. The Panthers dominated the vast majority of the first period, testing a locked-in Leevi Meriläinen with 15 shots, but they couldn’t solve the Finnish goaler and found themselves down by two after twenty minutes due to a couple defensive breakdowns. On the first goal, Florida lo...

Brady’s bunch lifts Panthers to 3-2 overtime win over Canucks

Brady Tkachuk’s second consecutive hat trick lifted the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 overtime win over the struggling Vancouver Canucks to give the Cardiac Cats their first victory of the season on home ice. The Panthers dominated the vast majority of the first period, testing a locked-in Leevi Meriläinen with 15 shots, but they couldn’t solve the Finnish goaler and found themselves down by two after twenty minutes thanks to a couple defensive breakdowns. On the first goal, Florida look...

Gameday 8: Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks

The Florida Panthers (3-2-2) will play on home ice for just the second time this season when they host the road weary Vancouver Canucks (2-6-0) tonight at Amerant Bank Arena in suburban Sunrise. Florida snapped a two-game losing streak with an emphatic 7-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday that saw newcomer Akira Schmid record his first win with the team. Brady Tkachuk finally found the back of the net, notching a natural hat trick and adding an assist. Big brother Matthew...

Tkachuks erupt in Panthers 7-3 rout of Blue Jackets

Now, that’s what we’ve been waiting what for! Brady Tkachuk notched a natural hat trick and added an assist and Matthew Tkachuk dished out five helpers in the Florida Panthers 7-3 rout of the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The first period gave no indication of what was to come with the only goal going to Columbus when Kent Johnson turned a defensive zone turnover into an unassisted tally with 5:49 left in the frame. Brady’s first goal as a Panther came 2:27 into the seco...

Tkachuks erupt in Panthers 7-3 rout of Blue Jackets

Now, that’s what we’ve been waiting what for! Brady Tkachuk notched a natural hat trick and added an assist and Matthew Tkachuk dished out five helpers in the Florida Panthers 7-3 rout of the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The first period gave no indication of what was to come with the only goal going to Columbus when Kent Johnson turned a defensive zone turnover into an unassisted tally with 5:49 left in the frame. Brady’s first goal as a Panther came 2:27 into the seco...

Gameday 7: Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets

The Florida Panthers (2-2-2) will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they do battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2-0) tonight as part of the NHL’s Frozen Frenzy at Nationwide Arena. Florida returned to the road yesterday and couldn’t quite keep pace with the Buffalo Sabres, falling 5-3 to their divison rival. Anton Lundell scored his first of the season (barely) and Sam Reinhart got his first two, both on the power play as the Panthers tied the score three times before the Sa...

Panthers can’t keep up in 5-3 loss to Sabres

The Florida Panthers dropped a 5-3 decision to the Buffalo Sabres in an odd holiday matinee game at KeyBank Center that saw both starting goalies depart for different reasons. After applying early pressure, the Sabres opened the scoring at 5:53 when Josh Doan picked off a Gustav Forsling pass and worked a well-executed give-and-go with Peyton Krebs before ripping a wrister past Jacob Markström. The Panthers countered at the 11-minute mark to knot the score. After coming up with a tak...

Gameday 6: Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres

The Florida Panthers (2-1-2) are back on the road again for an early afternoon, holiday tilt against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center in the first of four meetings between the Atlantc Division rivals. Thanks to three goals from sniper Kirill Kaprizov, the Minnesota Wild handed the Panthers a 4-1 loss in their home-opener on Saturday. Matthew Tkachuk, who leads the team with three goals and four points, was the only Cat able to solve Jesper Wallstadt. Florida has had a hard time scorin...