NICK BJUGSTAD NEWS

Panthers thrive in 2nd period, shut down cross-state foe Lightning

Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and an assist, sending the Florida Panthers to a 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay that ended the Lightning's seven-game winning streak Saturday night.

JANUARY 24, 2016

Nikita Kucherov scores twice as Lightning top Panthers to stay hot

Nikita Kucherov had two goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended a season-high winning streak to five games by beating the Atlantic Division-leading Florida Panthers 3-1 on Sunda...

JANUARY 18, 2016

Panthers-Canucks Preview

Roberto Luongo represents the Vancouver Canucks' past and Chris Higgins may soon as well.

JANUARY 11, 2016

Panthers activate forward Nick Bjugstad from injured reserve

Florida Panthers Executive Vice President and General Manager Dale Tallon announced Sunday that the Panthers have activated forward Nick Bju...

JANUARY 3, 2016

Barkov scores 2 goals to lead Panthers past Canadiens 3-1

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers feel like a first-place team.

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Aleksander Barkov nets 2 goals, Panthers top Blue Jackets to jump atop division

Aleksander Barkov had a pair of goals as the Florida Panthers took over the top spot in the Atlantic Division with a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night.

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Panthers-Islanders Preview

The Florida Panthers weren't up to the challenge in the opener of their road trip. A more difficult one appears to be forthcoming.

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Panthers-Predators Preview

The Florida Panthers will seek their first four-game win streak in two seasons in a difficult place for them.

DECEMBER 2, 2015

MacKenzie powers Panthers past Blues 3-1

ST. LOUIS (AP) Derek MacKenzie was disappointed in himself after he was stopped on a short-handed breakaway attempt Tuesday night.

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Blues get down early, can't recover in 3-1 loss to Panthers

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Barkov's shootout goal gives Panthers 3-2 win over Islanders

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers and New York Islanders had matched each other goal for goal in the first four rounds of a shootout and it was Aleksander Barkov's turn.

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

NHL Capsules

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Joe Pavelski scored twice and the San Jose Sharks rallied late for a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets for their sixth straight victory on Sunday night.

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Nash completes hat trick in OT to lift Rangers past Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Rick Nash helped the New York Rangers continue their domination of the Florida Panthers.

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Roberto Luongo stops 38 shots but Panthers dropped by Ducks

Aleksander Barkov scored the lone goal for the Panthers in the home defeat.

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Luongo makes 39 shots, Panthers top Lightning on 'lottery ticket' goal

Veteran goalie's 69th career shutout cemented when Ekblad scores game's lone goal with 20 seconds to play

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Fortunate bounce lifts Panthers over Lightning in another close one

Aaron Ekblad's shot in the final minute of the game was deflected and flew past Andrei Vasilevskiy.

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Bjugstad scores in final minute as Panthers beat Lightning

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Nick Bjugstad scored with 20.2 seconds left to give the Florida Panthers a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

NHL Capsules

MONTREAL (AP) Nathan MacKinnon scored twice 13 seconds apart in Colorado's three-goal first period and the Avalanche jumped on a shaky Mike Condon to beat the Montreal Canadiens 6...

NOVEMBER 15, 2015