SUNRISE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 15: Brady Tkachuk #8 of the Florida Panthers salutes the crowd after score in overtime for the win against the Vancouver Canucks at the Amerant Bank Arena on October 15, 2026 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images)

Another hat trick for Florida's prized newcomer, all after the third period started against Vancouver

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Another hat trick for Florida's prized newcomer, all after the third period started against Vancouver

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Mar 28, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice coaches against the New York Islanders during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Panthers have brought up goaltender Cooper Black from their AHL affiliate

Mar 5, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) checks Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

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Paul Maurice provided another positive update as the team tries to regroup from a tough road trip that included two key injuries

Oct 6, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) is helped off the ice by left wing Brady Tkachuk (8) and defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) in the third period after an injury against the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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‘Early word’ has Panthers dodging worst case on both stars as they return home

Sep 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) warms up before a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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The Florida Panthers got some good news regarding center and captain Aleksander Barkov.

Mar 6, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) gets set during a face-off in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The veteran forward comes back way ahead of schedule, just as Sasha Barkov exits

Sep 22, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cayden Primeau (55) stops the shot by Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) during the overtime at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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The 2-way center should get a crack at the top line with Barkov being placed on LTIR

Sep 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) talks to center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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The Florida Panthers will be without captain Sasha Barkov for a few weeks. They continue their road trip Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks.

Sep 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) waits for a face off during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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Florida Panthers call up Lafferty, Petrovic with the captain out indefinitely and another veteran on the mend

Oct 1, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) shoots during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

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Paul Maurice and the Florida Panthers will have to shuffle their top six forwards without Sasha Barkov, for the short and maybe long term

Sep 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) talks to left wing Brady Tkachuk (8) during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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Barkov was injured in the overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night, after missing all of last season due to an injury to the other knee

Oct 1, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) passes the puck during the first period against San Jose Sharks defense Michael Kesselring (7) at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

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The Florida Panthers’ salary cap crunch limits options to fill a huge void if their captain's lower leg injury is serious

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This was the overriding question surrounding the Florida Panthers’ chances of returning to championship form. Can they stay healthy? Two games into the season,

Sep 22, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brady Tkachuk (8), center Aleksander Barkov (16), and center Sam Reinhart (13) look on from the players bench against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period t Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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The star acquired from Ottawa will debut for Florida, while another newcomer grabs a role prior to playing Stanley Cup champion Carolina

Mar 24, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) moves the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Aaron Ekblad adds to the Panthers' long injury list this season.

NHL Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov

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Panthers coach Paul Maurice confirmed that Sasha Barkov will not play in any of the remaining nine games of the season.

Feb 27, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) moves the puck against Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Defenseman Nikko Mikkola will miss 4-6 weeks and will not need surgery.

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Edmonton hasn't been much better than the Panthers, just luckier

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The veteran Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand was placed on LTIR, which may mean waiting until next season to see him on the ice again.

May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (3) and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) celebrate winning game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Defenseman Seth Jones, absent from the The Florida Panthers lineup sine Jan. 2, makes his long-awaited return.

Jan 12, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) waits for the face-off during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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Sam Reinhart, the Florida Panthers points leader, will not travel on the team's four-game road trip.

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After scoring two late goals to beat the Detroit Red Wings, forward Carter Verhaeghe might be the next to sit

Mar 6, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) gets set during a face-off in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Coach Paul Maurice did not give a reason for the night off for Sam Reinhart

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The Panthers captain Sasha Barkov takes another stride forward as he participates in Tuesday's morning skate

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The veteran Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand has been bothered by a lower body issue all season, and could be shut down