Niko Mikkola - NHL News & Rumors

Unlikely to play Friday either Mikkola (upper body) has already been ruled out versus Carolina on Thursday and is also expected to be sidelined for Friday's clash with Pittsburgh, Alex Baumgartner of Five Reason...

Impact Mikkola reportedly could play if needed but instead will sit out both ends of the Panthers' back-to-back. Through 36 appearances this year, the 28-year-old defender has notched four goals and 10 helpers, setting himself up to reach the 20-point threshold for the first time in his six-year NHL career.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not available for Thursday Mikkola (upper body) is making progress, but he won't return for Thursday's game against Carolina, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact It will be Mikkola's third straight game on the shelf. He has four goals, 14 points, 53 hits and 47 blocks in 36 appearances in 2024-25. When healthy, Mikkola typically gets top-four minutes but doesn't have a role on the power play.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Monday Mikkola (upper body) won't play Monday against the Rangers, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Mikkola will miss a third straight game after suffering an injury last Monday against Tampa Bay. Adam Boqvist will remain in the lineup in a bottom-pairing role with Mikkola unavailable.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Saturday Mikkola (upper body) will miss Saturday's game against Montreal, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact Mikkola has four goals and 14 points in 36 appearances in 2024-25. Adam Boqvist is expected to draw into the lineup due to Mikkola's injury.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Monday Mikkola suffered an upper-body injury in Monday's 4-0 loss to Tampa Bay and is considered day-to-day, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact Mikkola went to the locker room late in the second period and ultimately did not return. Head coach Paul Maurice said that Mikkola attempted to return but was not able to. An update on Mikkola's status should surface before Saturday's home game against Montreal.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Wednesday Mikkola scored a goal on four shots, added three hits, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Mikkola has three points over his last two contests. The 28-year-old defenseman has been surprisingly active on offense this season, with four goals and 14 points through 33 appearances, putting him just three points back of matching his career-best production from 2023-24. The blueliner has added 50 shots on net, 49 hits, 40 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a plus-2 rating. Mikkola's worth a look in deeper formats and could have widespread fantasy appeal if he continues to chip in offense on a semi-regular basis.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Tkachuk's 2 goals lead Panthers past Wild 6-1

Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves and the Florida Panthers beat the Minnesota Wild 6-1 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two points in Monday's win Mikkola produced a goal and an assist in Monday's 6-5 win over the Oilers.

Impact Both points came in the third period, as Mikkola tied the game at 4-4 before helping to set up Carter Verhaeghe for the game-winner. It was Mikkola's first multi-point performance since Oct. 15, snapping a slump that has seen him manage just two goals and three points over the prior 16 contests. On the season, the 28-year-old blueliner has three goals and 13 points in 32 appearances with 46 hits, 46 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a minus-1 rating.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5

Carter Verhaeghe scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the defending champion Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in the rematch of the Stanley Cup Final

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies in high-scoring win Mikkola scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Flyers.

Impact Mikkola snapped a four-game slump with his second tally of the campaign. The defenseman continues to put up decent offense while seeing top-four minutes, though he is still primarily a defensive figure in the lineup. He has 11 points, 37 shots on net, 35 hits, 36 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 27 appearances. That's a pace that would earn him not just his first 20-point campaign, but would also lead to him exceeding the 30-point mark if he can sustain it.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5

Sam Reinhart scored the go-ahead power-play goal with 1:59 left in the game to help the Florida Panthers overcome a blown three-goal lead and beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-5

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland

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DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores lone goal in loss Mikkola scored a goal in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact He has two points and three blocked shots over the last two contests, though the Panthers have been outscored 11-5 in that span. Mikkola has been a pleasant surprise on the scoresheet this season, racking up 10 points through 22 outings. He's added 30 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 29 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-2 rating while seeing steady top-four minutes on the Panthers' blue line.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

"There's a piece of our game that's missing." | Mikkola, Knight & Coach Postgame Reaction | 11.25.24

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE

A treat for fans in Tampere: Panthers, Stars send 7 Finns out for opening faceoff

The Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars didn’t make the Finnish fans wait long to see their homeland’s players take the ice on Friday

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series

Finland is a nation of about 5.5 million people

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers arrive in Finland. And the 4 Finns on the team are thrilled

For the next few days, the Florida Panthers will have the chance to enjoy some salmon soup whenever they’d like

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist in win Mikkola notched an assist in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Mikkola snapped a three-game point drought with the helper. The 28-year-old defenseman doesn't offer much in the way of offense, but he continues to see top-four minutes on a shutdown pairing with Dmitry Kulikov. Mikkola is at three assists, 11 shots on net, 11 hits, 14 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-4 rating through nine appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice: Niko Mikkola - 10/23/24 | Florida Panthers Hear what Niko Mikkola had to say following Wednesday's practice.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • NHL.COM

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Matthew Tkachuk's 2 goals lead Panthers past Wild 6-1

Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat Oilers 6-5

Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5

US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland

Eller scores twice, Capitals beat Panthers 4-1 as Florida loses 6th out of 7

Florida Panthers top Dallas Stars 4-2 and sweep 2-game series in Finland

Barkov gets 4 points in his hometown, Panthers top Stars 6-4 in Finland

A treat for fans in Tampere: Panthers, Stars send 7 Finns out for opening faceoff

Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series

Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers arrive in Finland. And the 4 Finns on the team are thrilled