Panthers sign Sam Bennett to 4-year deal; Sam Reinhart next?
The Florida Panthers have signed restricted free agent forward Sam Bennett to a $17.7 million, four-year contractJULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Hall of a trade: Deadline acquisitions are difference-makers
Trade deadline acquisitions are already paying big dividends for teams that have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffsMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Even after early NHL playoff exit, Panthers still optimistic
Even after another fruitless NHL playoff run for the Florida Panthers, there seems to be genuine hope for the futureMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vasilevskiy, Lightning beat Panthers 4-0 to advance
Andrei Vasilevskiy wrapped up a series with a Game 6 shutout for the second straight time, stopping 29 shots in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 4-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on W...MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning aim to secure series victory over the Panthers
The Tampa Bay Lightning look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Florida Panthers in game sixMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Point and the Lightning look to clinch series against Florida
The Tampa Bay Lightning look to clinch the series over the Florida Panthers in game five of the first round of the NHL PlayoffsMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay hosts Florida with 2-1 series lead
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the seriesMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lomberg scores in OT to lift Panthers past Lightning, 6-5
Ryan Lomberg scored on a breakaway 5:56 into overtime to cap a furious comeback and give the Florida Panthers a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of their first-ro...MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fresh Fleury gives Golden Knights big boost vs. Wild
Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has stopped 63 of 65 shots from the Minnesota Wild over the first two games of their West Division playoff seriesMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vasilevskiy stops 32, Lightning top Panthers 3-1 in Game 2
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat had first-period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0...MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Point scores 2 in 3rd to lift Lightning over Panthers 5-4
Brayden Point scored two late goals, including the game-winner with 1:14 left in the third period, to lift the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning over the Florida Panthers 5-4...MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Florida takes on Tampa Bay, looks for 5th straight home win
Florida aims to continue its four-game home win streak with a victory against Tampa BayMAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wennberg's hat trick leads Panthers over Lightning 5-1
Alex Wennberg scored three goals to lead the Florida Panthers past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night, keeping alive Florida’s hopes of earning home-ice advantage in the...MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Florida hosts Tampa Bay following overtime victory
Florida hosts Tampa Bay after the Panthers took down Dallas 5-4 in overtimeMAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barkov scores OT winner, Panthers over Stars 5-4
Aleksander Barkov scored 2:50 into overtime to lift the Florida Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Dallas StarsMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers rally past Predators 7-4, clinch playoff spot
Jonathan Huberdeau had two goals and three assists and the Florida Panthers rallied for a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators to clinch a playoff berthAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville puts home win streak on the line against Florida
Nashville heads into a matchup against Florida after winning four straight home gamesAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Juuse Saros makes 39 saves as Predators beat Panthers 4-1
Goaltender Juuse Saros made 39 saves, and the Nashville Predators beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 to hold onto their slim hold on the fourth and final playoff spot in the Central Div...APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barkov's OT winner lifts Florida past 1st-place Carolina 4-3
Aleksander Barkov scored 24 seconds into overtime to help the Florida Panthers tighten up the Central Division standings with a 4-3 win over the Carolina HurricanesAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bennett scores two goals, Knight makes 33 saves in NHL debut
Sam Bennett scored two goals and Spencer Knight made 33 saves in his NHL debut to lift the Florida Panthers over the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Emil Heineman and the Calgary Flames: What are they getting in return for Sam Bennett? Acquired from Florida in the trade for Bennett, Heineman has been developing in Sweden.
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Sam Bennett Jumps In To Fight Gavin Bayreuther After Hit To Anthony Duclair
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Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to move into 2nd in Central
Brandon Montour, Patric Hornqvist and Jonathan Huberdeau scored in the first period, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gaudreau scores in OT as Flames beat Maple Leafs 3-2
Johnny Gaudreau scored 36 seconds into overtime and the Calgary Flames beat the first-place Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Players traded to new division face 'refreshing' opponents
All divisional play during this shortened NHL season gives an added perk to most of the players traded at the deadline: They get to face different teamsAPRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
