FLORIDA PANTHERS NEWS

Sam Bennett - Three helpers Monday Bennett recorded three assists in Monday's 4-1 win over Nashville.

Impact Bennett set up Sam Reinhart's opening power-play tally in the second period and Carter Verhaeghe's marker in the final frame before adding a third helper on Matthew Tkachuk's empty-netter. It's the second three-point game of the season for Bennett, who now has seven points (three goals, four assists) in his last six contests. The 27-year-old forward is up to 10 goals and 21 points through 34 games this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Reinhart - Finds net again in win Reinhart scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Predators.

Impact After his goal-scoring streak ended at eight games Friday versus Minnesota, Reinhart found the back of the net again Monday, beating Juuse Saros on the power play to open the scoring in the second period. It's been an unbelievable run for 28-year-old Reinhart -- he now has 17 goals (10 on the man advantage) and 19 points over his last 16 contests. Overall, Reinhart's up to 34 goals, second most in the league and a new career high, and 58 points through 46 games this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers top Predators, extend road mastery Sam Bennett had three assists and the Florida Panthers scored a trio of third-period goals for a 4-1 road win over the Nashville Predators o...

JANUARY 23 • SACBEE.COM

Carter Verhaeghe - Goal, assist in win Verhaeghe tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Predators.

Impact Verhaeghe tallied the eventual game-winner 1:11 into the third period, beating Juuse Saros with a wrister, before adding an assist on Matthew Tkachuk's empty-netter later in the frame. The 28-year-old Verhaeghe has at least one point in 11 of his last 14 games -- he's posted nine goals and 11 assists in that span. Overall, Verhaeghe's up to 46 points (24 goals, 22 assists) through 46 games this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Stolarz - Stops 27 in win Stolarz turned aside 27 of 28 shots in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Predators.

Impact Stolarz held Nashville to a lone tally in the second period, picking up a third win in his last four starts after falling to Minnesota in relief in his previous appearance Friday. The 30-year-old Stolarz has been solid behind Sergei Bobrovsky this season -- Stolarz improved to 7-4-2 with a .917 save percentage and a 2.12 GAA on Monday. Stolarz should get at least one more start this week, with Florida playing back-to-back games versus the Penguins and Islanders on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Carter Verhaeghe's goal, assist lead Panthers over Predators 4-1

Carter Verhaeghe scored a goal and added an assist to give the Florida Panthers a 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday night

JANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gustav Forsling - Unavailable Monday Forsling (personal) will not play Monday against Nashville, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Forsling is away from the team on family leave but is expected to return Wednesday against Arizona. The 27-year-old has seven goals and 19 points through 45 games this season. Josh Mahura will suit up in Forsling's absence Monday.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Stolarz - Starting in Nashville Stolarz will guard the road goal Monday against Nashville, per Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida.

Impact Stolarz has provided a 6-4-2 record this season with a 2.22 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 13 games played. He has stopped 173 of 187 shots on the road this campaign en route to picking up four of his six victories. Nashville ranks 18th in the league this season with 3.07 goals per contest.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers aim to reverse recent luck in game at Predators After a rare special teams breakdown, the Florida Panthers will try to end their four-game winless streak when they visit the Nashville Pred...

JANUARY 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mackie Samoskevich - Summoned from AHL Samoskevich was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Samoskevich is projected to be in the lineup Monday against Nashville due to the absences of Aleksander Barkov (lower body) Nick Cousins (concussion) and William Lockwood (suspension). Samoskevich hasn't picked up a point in three appearances with the Panthers this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksander Barkov - Out Monday Barkov (lower body) won't play Monday versus the Predators, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact It'll be the third game Barkov's missed, as he'll remain in Florida when the Panthers visit the Predators. However, there's some optimism that he'll be ready to go Wednesday at home versus Arizona. The 28-year-old Barkov has 11 goals and 46 points through 40 games this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers F William Lockwood suspended 3 games Florida Panthers forward William Lockwood was suspended three games by the NHL for goalie interference.Lockwood was punished by the league l...

JANUARY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Panthers F William Lockwood suspended 3 games Florida Panthers forward William Lockwood was suspended three games by the NHL for goalie interference.Lockwood was punished by the league l...

JANUARY 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Panthers take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Predators

The Florida Panthers head into the matchup against the Nashville Predators as losers of four games in a row

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lockwood suspended 3 games for actions in Panthers game | NHL.com Forward banned for goaltender interference on Fleury of Wild

JANUARY 21 • NHL.COM

William Lockwood - Receives three-game suspension Lockwood was suspended for three games by the NHL on Saturday for goaltender interference on Minnesota's Marc-Andre Fleury during Friday's 6-4 loss to the Wild.

Impact Lockwood will be eligible to return for next Saturday's game against the Islanders. He has an assist, 14 PIM and 42 hits in 23 contests while averaging 8:22 of ice time this season. If Aleksander Barkov (lower body) isn't available to play Monday against Nashville, then Florida will either need to call up a forward or dress seven defensemen.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Asplund - Loaned to AHL Asplund was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Saturday.

Impact Asplund was a healthy scratch for two straight games following his recall from the minors Wednesday. He has notched four goals and 19 points in 33 AHL contests this campaign.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lockwood to have phone hearing for actions in Panthers game | NHL.com Forward facing discipline for goalie interference against Fleury during loss to Wild

JANUARY 20 • NHL.COM

Mired in four-game losing streak, Panthers want to get back to 'tough, strong, resilient' form The Panthers desperately need the reset.

JANUARY 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

William Lockwood - Having a hearing Lockwood will have a hearing Saturday with the NHL Department of Player Safety for goaltender interference on Minnesota's Marc-Andre Fleury during Friday's contest.

Impact Fleury left the game with an upper-body injury after Lockwood hit him behind the Wild net. Lockwood has picked up one assist, 14 PIM and 42 hits in 23 games this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Ekblad - Drops four even-strength points Ekblad earned a goal, three assists, and a plus-4 rating in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Wild.

Impact Ekblad was a man on a mission in this home clash, but the Wild manufactured five power-play goals, plus an empty-net tally, to counter the defenseman's fiery attack. This was only the second multi-point game from Ekblad this season, and all of his offensive magic happened during 5-on-5 play. Ekblad has been downgraded to the No. 2 power-play unit, resulting in him netting just three man-advantage points -- with all of them being assists -- so far in 2023-24. Of course, a shoulder injury that required surgery caused Ekblad to get off to a late start to the campaign, and a minor lower-body issue crept up in December as well, so the Panthers are doing their part to manage the star blueliner's workload.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Lundell - Two-point effort Lundell scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-4 loss to the Wild on Friday.

Impact Lundell continues to improve, especially with the more playing time he gets for the Panthers. He is now on the first line with Eetu Luostarinen and Sam Reinhart and ended up with a goal and an assist on the night. The 22-year old 12th overall pick may not be on pace to surpass the 44 points from his 2021-22 rookie year, but with the trust of his coach we may see more production in the near future.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Stolarz - Decent in relief appearance Stolarz kicked out 9 of 10 shots in a 6-4 loss to the Wild on Friday.

Impact Stolarz replaced Sergei Bobrovsky halfway through the game after he allowed four power-play goals on only 15 shots. After taking over the goaltending duties, Stolarz was solid, allowing only one power-play goal on Kirill Kaprizov's 15th goal of the season. Anton Lundell and Gustav Forsling each scored in the third period to cut the lead to one but it wasn't enough as Ryan Hartman scored an empty-net goal to end the game. In his last three starts, Stolarz has allowed seven goals and an .894 save percentage.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE