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Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov skates against the San Jose Sharks during a NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Florida Panthers

Barkov leaves game after apparent knee injury

Associated Press
Florida Panthers celebrate their 1-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes following an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.
Florida Panthers

Forsling's OT blast lifts Panthers past Carolina 1-0

Aaron Beard, AP
Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk with WPTV Anchor and Panthers 360 host Mike Trim
Florida Panthers

Brady Tkachuk joins Panthers, says bond with brother makes South Florida special

Mike Trim
Panthers Fan Fest
Florida Panthers

'I want the cup,' Florida Panthers fans fired up at Training Camp Fan Fest

Eleanor Sheahan
Florida Panthers Training Camp
Florida Panthers

Panthers open training camp; Marchand out with injury

Eleanor Sheahan
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk
Florida Panthers

Tkachuk brothers talk 'brotherly love' ahead of training camp

Eleanor Sheahan
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mitchell Chaffee (41) go after the puck during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
Florida Panthers

Panthers motivated for training camp as Barkov returns

Tim Reynolds, AP
Matthew Tkachuk
Florida Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk hosts youth hockey tournament to inspire new players

Eleanor Sheahan
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand, right, celebrates after a goal by right wing Mackie Samoskevich (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Boston.
Florida Panthers

Panthers star reveals he underwent off-season surgery

Mike Trim
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) skates in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y.
Florida Panthers

Panthers announce 2026-27 regular-season schedule

Scott Sutton
Florida Panthers Finnish House
Florida Panthers

Lantana's Finland House becomes hockey hotspot thanks to 4 Panthers stars

Mike Trim
Florida Panthers forward Garnet Hathaway speaks to WPTV anchor and Panthers 360 host Mike Trim about joining the Cats.
Florida Panthers

New Panthers forward eager to be part of team's 'winning culture'

Mike Trim
The Florida Panthers opened their developmental camp Monday with 24 NHL draft prospects at the Baptist Hill Training Iceplex.
Florida Panthers

Florida Panthers open developmental camp with 24 NHL prospects

Kendall Hyde
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom skates off the ice after the Devils lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Newark, N.J.
Florida Panthers

Panthers acquire veteran goaltender Markstrom from Devils

Scott Sutton
Radko Gudas
Florida Panthers

Panthers defenseman Gudas: 'Excited to be part of Cats family again'

Mike Trim
Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen speaks on July 2, 2026, about his new eight-year contract.
Florida Panthers

Panthers forward grateful for new 8-year contract

Mike Trim
Jacob Markstrom, who was recently acquired from the New Jersey Devils, spoke to the media on July 2, 2026, for the first time since being traded to the team.
Florida Panthers

Panthers' new goalie Markstrom ready to win in Florida

Mike Trim
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers

Free agency leaves Florida Panthers saying goodbye to Bobrovsky

John Barron
FILE - Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas skates during an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Feb. 27, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif.
Florida Panthers

Panthers add veteran defenseman, re-sign 3 players

Scott Sutton
Goals for Food Panthers
Florida Panthers

Panthers, Florida Blue distribute food bags to South Florida families

John Barron
Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito speaks with WPTV anchor and Panthers 360 host Mike Trim at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Florida Panthers

Panthers GM tells WPTV that Brady Tkachuk will fit in 'seamlessly'

Mike Trim
Philadelphia Flyers' Garnet Hathaway celebrates after scoring during the second period of Game 2 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, April 20, 2026.
Florida Panthers

Panthers acquire gritty winger in trade with the Flyers

Stephen Whyno, AP
The Florida Panthers on June 23, 2026, officially introduced Brady Tkachuk at an introductory press conference, completing a blockbuster trade that reunites him with his brother, Matthew, in South Florida.
Florida Panthers

Panthers introduce Brady Tkachuk after blockbuster trade

Kendall Hyde
Players of all ages and skill levels got the chance on May 9, 2026, to hit the ice and discover the thrill of hockey in Fort Lauderdale.
Florida Panthers

Panthers break barriers with sled hockey event

Scott Sutton
Mike White
Florida Panthers

WPTV talks to newly appointed Florida Panthers President of Business Operations

Mike Trim
Switzerland World Championship Ice Hockey
Florida Panthers

2 Florida Panthers players capture gold at International Ice Hockey Championship

Mike Trim
Panthers 5K
Florida Panthers

Florida Panthers' first Service & Sacrifice 5K draws over 1,000 runners

Kendall Hyde
Maria Charles
Florida Panthers

'BITTERSWEET': Florida Panthers fans reflect as the season comes to a close

Mike Trim