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Panthers' newest lucky charm is wearing robes to games, and it's working
The Florida Panthers often show up to work in suits. Until further notice, they’re wearing robes. Let’s explain: The Stanley Cup champion Panthers got personalized bathrobes for their two-game trip to Finland last week, a gift from the team. They showed up for the two games there wearing the robes. They won both games. And since hockey streaks are never...
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Panthers lack pushback in losing to Buffalo in 1st game without captain Barkov
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice isn’t ready to jump to conclusions following one loss on how his defending Stanley Cup champions will hold up with captain Aleksander Barkov expected to miss between two and three weeks with a lower body injury. But the coach wasn’t happy with the lack of pushback the Panthers showed in a 5-2 loss to the...
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Panthers lift championship banner, capping their Stanley Cup celebrations
They played Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on the giant video screens over the ice at the Florida Panthers’ home rink on Tuesday, fans cheering again when Sam Reinhart scored the go-ahead goal and getting even louder when the final seconds where shown. And then came the real ovation — when the final part of the Cup celebration...
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‘Humbling and special': Panthers hand out Stanley Cup championship rings
It took Florida coach Paul Maurice 30 years to win a Stanley Cup championship ring. And after he was handed the box holding his new piece of jewelry on Monday, he had to wait about another half-hour before he could actually look at the prize. The reason: The Panthers wanted the whole organization to see the rings together. The Panthers...
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Kyle Okposo, who won Cup in final game with Panthers, announces retirement
Kyle Okposo is going out as a Stanley Cup champion. Okposo, who played 17 seasons in the NHL and finished that run as part of the Florida team that won a title last season, announced his retirement on Thursday. The former Buffalo Sabres captain made the announcement on social media, bringing an end to an NHL career that started when...
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Matthew Tkachuk talks about loss of Johnny Gaudreau
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk discusses the loss of his friend Johnny Gaudreau.
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‘It's been terrible': Panthers' Tkachuk opens up about death of friend Johnny Gaudreau
Matthew Tkachuk estimates that he tells a story about Johnny Gaudreau’s exploits, both the on-ice and off-ice variety, to somebody at least once a week. And he’s not going to stop, either. Tkachuk spoke Wednesday about the death of his longtime friend and former teammate, calling Gaudreau “the most offensively talented player I’ve ever seen.” Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew,...
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Panthers agree to extend lease deal with Broward County through at least 2033
The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are extending their operating agreement with Broward County for five more years, ensuring that the team remains in the market through 2033 and likely well beyond. County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved the revised terms, which include the Panthers giving $51.5 million to eliminate remaining debt on the county-owned arena where the team plays....
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Panthers coach Paul Maurice is refreshed, ready to lead the Cup champs into camp
Paul Maurice spent his summer on a Canadian lake. Its location would be best described as in the middle of nowhere. The coach of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers typically would have morning coffee with his wife, either on the dock or inside the screened-in porch. Sometimes it lasted 30 minutes. Sometimes it lasted for hours. And he loved...
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Key dates for the 2024-25 NHL season
The quest for the Stanley Cup begins on Friday, October 4. Here’s a look at key dates from the 2024-25 NHL schedule.
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‘Absolutely devastated': Panthers' Tkachuk mourns death of ex-teammate Johnny Gaudreau
Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is mourning the death of former teammate John “Johnny Hockey” Gaudreau, who was struck and killed along with his brother by a suspected drunk driver.
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Hockey community mourns the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
The hockey community is mourning the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who were killed Thursday night by a suspected drunk driver
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Florida Panthers surprises patients at Broward Health with Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup and Florida Panthers right winger Vladimir Tarasenko stopped by Broward Health, making for a memorable day for staff and some pediatric patients. NBC6’s Bri Buckley reports
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Stanley Cup champ Panthers sign deal to move local broadcasts from Bally to Scripps Sports
The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are moving their local broadcasts to Scripps Sports, leaving financially troubled Bally Sports and bringing the club’s games into more homes on a regular basis than ever before.
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Sam Reinhart agrees to $69 million, 8-year deal to stay Florida Panthers, AP source says
Sam Reinhart, who scored the game-winner in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, and the Panthers have agreed on an eight-year, $69 million contract, an AP source said.
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Photos: Florida Panthers Victory Parade in Fort Lauderdale
After a day of nonstop celebration, NBC6 has compiled some of the best photos from the Florida Panthers’ victory parade and ceremony in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.
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Fans brave storm to support Florida Panthers' victory
Despite stormy condition throughout the day, Florida Panthers’ fans came out to Fort Lauderdale to support the team during their historic victory parade on Sunday.
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Panthers head coach thanks fans at victory celebration ceremony
Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice took a moment to thank the fans at the Stanley Cup victory celebration on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale.
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Broward County announces June 30 as Florida Panthers Day
Broward County officials announced June 30, 2024 as Florida Panthers Day at the Stanley Cup victory ceremony on Sunday.
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Ryan Lomberg hoists Stanley Cup in the air at Panthers victory parade
A soaked Ryan Lomberg was seen hoisting the Stanley Cup in the air at the victory parade along A1A on Sunday.