Contenders make moves, get head start on NHL trade deadline
Some of the NHL's top teams got a head start on the trade deadline by making movesAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AARON EKBLAD #5 - DEFENSE - FLORIDA PANTHERS
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8 A •
1.30 S/G
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8 A
1.30 S/G
Panthers fill hole on defense; acquire Montour from Sabres
The Florida Panthers addressed losing Aaron Ekblad to a season-ending injury by acquiring defenseman Brandon Montour in a trade with the Buffalo SabresAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No-brainer for the Florida Panthers to take Shayne Gostisbehere off waivers in wake of Ekblad loss Shayne Gostisbehere would be the perfect fit for the Florida Panthers. In the wake of Aaron Ekblad undergoing surgery this week after suffer...
MARCH 31, 2021 • PUCKPROSE.COM
Verhaeghe paces Panthers over Red Wings, 4-1
Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals to lift the Florida Panthers over the Detroit Red Wings 4-1MARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Undergoes successful surgery Ekblad (leg) underwent successful surgery on a fracture in his left leg Monday and is expected to make a full recovery in approximately 12 weeks, NHL.com reports.
Impact Ekblad will miss the rest of the 2020-21 campaign, but he should be back to 100 percent well ahead of next season's training camp. The outstanding defenseman will finish the year having racked up 11 goals, 22 points and a plus-5 rating through 35 games.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Florida says Ekblad had surgery, likely to miss 12 weeks
Florida defenseman Aaron Ekblad had surgery Monday and is likely done for the season, meaning the Panthers will have to continue their playoff push without one of their best player...MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad out 12 weeks after surgery on broken leg Florida Panthers star defenseman Aaron Ekblad was stretchered off in the second period Sunday after suffering a leg injury against the Dalla...
MARCH 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Done for season Ekblad will require surgery on his fractured left leg and will miss the rest of the 2020-21 season, Frank Seravalli of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Unfortunately, this doesn't come as a surprise after Ekblad needed to be stretchered off the ice Sunday against the Stars. The 25-year-old blueliner will end the season with 11 goals, 22 points and a plus-5 rating through 35 games. His recovery timeline is unclear at the moment.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ekblad injured in Panthers' 4-1 win over Stars
Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice in the first period and the Florida Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 after losing standout defenseman Aaron Ekblad to a serious leg injuryMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Florda Panthers' Aaron Ekblad, a former No. 1 draft pick, taken off ice on stretcher with leg injury Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was taken off the ice on a stretcher with a left leg injury midway through...
MARCH 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Panthers' Ekblad taken off ice on stretcher with leg injury
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was taken off the ice on a stretcher with a left leg injury midway through the second period against the Dallas Stars on SundayMARCH 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aaron Ekblad Stretchered Off The Ice After Falling Awkwardly Along The Boards
MARCH 28, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Stretchered off ice Ekblad needed to be taken off the ice on a stretcher following a lower-body injury Sunday against Dallas, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Ekblad got caught up in the boards and immediately went down grabbing his leg. He needed a stretcher to be helped off the ice. The 25-year-old blueliner has been terrific this season, racking up 11 goals and 22 points through 35 games. An update on his status should be available in the coming days.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ekblad’s goal in OT gives Panthers 4-3 win over Stars DALLAS - Aaron Ekblad scored with 9.3 seconds left in overtime after his apparent winner moments earlier was wiped out by a replay review, a...
MARCH 28, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Ekblad's goal in OT gives Panthers 4-3 win over Stars
Aaron Ekblad scored with 9.3 seconds left in overtime after his apparent winner moments earlier was wiped out by a replay review, and the Florida Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 4-3MARCH 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't be denied in overtime Ekblad scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.
Impact Ekblad had a goal overturned in for offside in overtime, but he potted a legal tally with 10 seconds left in the extra session to secure the victory. The goal was his 11th of the season, and his third game-winner. He's at 21 points, 100 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 34 appearances.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hagel creating chances for Blackhawks with speed, work ethic
Brandon Hagel was just another forward prospect for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks heading into this yearMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lankinen makes 33 saves as Blackhawks beat Panthers 3-2
Kevin Lankinen made 33 saves, Patrick Kane had two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks stopped a four-game slide by holding off the Florida Panthers for a 3-2 winMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers visit the Lightning after shutout win
Florida visits Tampa Bay after the Panthers shut out Nashville 2-0MARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picking a winner: Quenneville has made Florida a contender
Year 2 of the Joel Quenneville coaching era in Florida has the Panthers looking very much like a Stanley Cup contenderMARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barkov's short-handed goal leads Panthers over Blackhawks
Aleksander Barkov scored a tiebreaking short-handed goal in the third period, and the Florida Panthers beat the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 6-3MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gotta See It: Blackhawks' Kevin Lankinen Makes Incredible Glove Save On Aaron Ekblad
MARCH 16, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Blue Jackets to host Huberdeau and the Panthers
Jonathan Huberdeau and the Florida Panthers visit the Columbus Blue JacketsMARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bobrovsky stops 40 shots, Panthers hold off Blue Jackets 4-2
Sergei Bobrovsky made 40 saves and the Florida Panthers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carolina plays Florida, looks for 5th straight victory
Carolina seeks to keep its four-game win streak going when the Hurricanes take on FloridaMARCH 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
