Barkov Breaks Tie In 3rd, Panthers Defeat Lightning 4-1
Aleksander Barkov scored the go-ahead goal 3:40 into the third period and the Florida Panthers won their third straight game by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night.
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Aleksander Barkov scored the go-ahead goal 3:40 into the third period and the Florida Panthers won their third straight game by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night.
The Florida Panthers have started the season as well as they could have drawn it up. Two straight wins, scoring five goals in each win, all of them at even strength.
The only hat trick of Sam Bennett's career before Saturday wasn't exactly enjoyed by the Florida Panthers, since it happened against them nearly six years ago.
Aaron Ekblad had the simplest assessment of how opening night went for the Florida Panthers, calling them the "comeback 'Cats," he said.
The long wait is nearly over as the Florida Panthers return to the ice for their season opener on Thursday.
Aleksander Barkov and the Florida Panthers have agreed on an $80 million, eight-year contract extension with an annual salary cap hit of $10 million, according to two people with direct knowledge of the negotiations.
The calendar turns to October and that means hockey season begins in earnest, with the Panthers' preseason schedule in full swing.
It's hockey time in South Florida and perhaps the beginning of the most anticipated season in franchise history.
The BB&T Center in Sunrise, home to the Florida Panthers, is no more.
Spencer Knight ended last season as Florida's heir apparent at goaltender. Thing is, it's just not apparent to him yet.
The Panthers are finally back on the ice.
The Florida Panthers said it will sign any interested and eligible FAU female athlete to an endorsement deal under the new rules that allow college players to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness.
The Florida Panthers are now accepting nominations for their "Heroes Among Us" program for its ninth season.
The Florida Panthers signed newly acquired forward Sam Reinhart to a three-year, $19.5 million contract on Wednesday.
Sam Bennett re-signed with the Florida Panthers on Monday, inking a four-year contract worth $17.7 million with the team that has been a good fit for him since joining at the trade deadline.
