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Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers
Read full article: Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida PanthersSam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers’ latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with their request.
Young Panthers fan was thrilled when Brad Marchand accepted his rat king crown during parade
Read full article: Young Panthers fan was thrilled when Brad Marchand accepted his rat king crown during paradeOne lucky Florida Panthers fan is still on cloud nine after a player wore his crown during the championship parade.
'This is amazing': Panthers celebrate 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup with another parade
Read full article: 'This is amazing': Panthers celebrate 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup with another paradeChampagne was swilled and spilled, cigars were smoked and the Stanley Cup was hoisted a few more times, all with about 400,000 people watching.
For back-to-back champ Panthers, the celebrations will continue before an important offseason begins
Read full article: For back-to-back champ Panthers, the celebrations will continue before an important offseason beginsThe Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup championship festivities have included an all-night celebration at a popular beach bar; crowd surfing, pole climbing and impromptu karaoke at a Miami nightclub; a Brad Marchand appearance at Dairy Queen; a few team dinners and a boat ride.
Marchand, Reinhart bring Stanley Cup party to Broward County with chicken and Blizzards
Read full article: Marchand, Reinhart bring Stanley Cup party to Broward County with chicken and BlizzardsThe Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup celebration made a flavorful stop Friday morning as hundreds of fans gathered at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in Tamarac to see forward Sam Reinhart.
Hockey rides into offseason with full-on buzz, a threepeat bid and Olympic-size showdowns ahead
Read full article: Hockey rides into offseason with full-on buzz, a threepeat bid and Olympic-size showdowns aheadHockey is seeing a surge in popularity and buzz, fed by the 4 Nations tournament, Alex Ovechkin’s stirring run to the NHL career goals record and the Florida Panthers repeating as Stanley Cup champions.
Florida Panthers star Sam Bennett wins Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP
Read full article: Florida Panthers star Sam Bennett wins Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVPSam Bennett has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after leading the Florida Panthers to a second consecutive Stanley Cup championship.
Florida Panthers find themselves in exact same position one year later
Read full article: Florida Panthers find themselves in exact same position one year laterThe Florida Panthers handed the Edmonton Oilers a 5-2 defeat in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final Saturday at Rogers Place, taking a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series.
WATCH LIVE: Chasing the Cup: Local 10 Special on Florida Panthers
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Chasing the Cup: Local 10 Special on Florida PanthersBrad Marchand scored twice, Sam Bennett had his NHL playoff-leading 15th goal and the Florida Panthers moved to the verge of a second consecutive Stanley Cup title by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 on Saturday night.
Leon Draisaitl scores in OT again, Oilers beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 to tie Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Leon Draisaitl scores in OT again, Oilers beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 to tie Stanley Cup FinalLeon Draisaitl scored in overtime for the fourth time this playoffs, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final and tie the series, erasing a three-goal deficit and bouncing back from allowing the tying goal in waning seconds of regulation.
Oilers' penalty woes and composure issues lead to blowout loss and put them in precarious spot
Read full article: Oilers' penalty woes and composure issues lead to blowout loss and put them in precarious spotThe Edmonton Oilers took the ice for practice the day after the wheels came off in a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
From a massive hit to a breakaway goal: Sam Bennett's unforgettable moment in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: From a massive hit to a breakaway goal: Sam Bennett's unforgettable moment in the Stanley Cup FinalIn a single shift, Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett showed why he’s been one of the most unstoppable players in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
After 2 overtime games, Panthers and Oilers relish days off as Stanley Cup Final shifts to Florida
Read full article: After 2 overtime games, Panthers and Oilers relish days off as Stanley Cup Final shifts to FloridaThe first two games of the Stanley Cup Final have gone to overtime, only the sixth time in NHL history that’s happened and first since 2014.
Panthers beat Oilers 5-4 during Stanley Cup Final Game 2 OT2
Read full article: Panthers beat Oilers 5-4 during Stanley Cup Final Game 2 OT2Brad Marchand scored on a breakaway in double overtime and the defending champion Florida Panthers punched back against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch, winning 5-4 to even the series.
‘Spectacular’ Stanley Cup Final Game 1 shows this Panthers-Oilers rematch could be a classic series
Read full article: ‘Spectacular’ Stanley Cup Final Game 1 shows this Panthers-Oilers rematch could be a classic seriesIf the series opener of the Stanley Cup Final is a hint of things to come, the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are about to give everyone a memorable show.
Bruins name ex-forward Marco Sturm as head coach after missing playoffs for first time since 2016
Read full article: Bruins name ex-forward Marco Sturm as head coach after missing playoffs for first time since 2016The Boston Bruins have hired Marco Sturm as coach to help the Original Six franchise get back to the playoffs after missing them for the first time since 2016.
Did Brad Marchand really have a Blizzard between periods of Game 3?
Read full article: Did Brad Marchand really have a Blizzard between periods of Game 3?A controversy — a creamy, delicious one — has been brewing in the Florida Panthers' locker room, surrounding some potentially decadent behavior on the part of Brad Marchand during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Panthers score 5 in the 3rd period, roll past Hurricanes 6-2 and move a win away from Cup final
Read full article: Panthers score 5 in the 3rd period, roll past Hurricanes 6-2 and move a win away from Cup finalNiko Mikkola and Aleksander Barkov each scored twice, and the Florida Panthers scored five goals in a nine-minute span of the third period to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 on Saturday night and move one win from a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final.
Panthers rule Sam Reinhart out for Game 3. His replacement, Jesper Boqvist, gets a big goal instead
Read full article: Panthers rule Sam Reinhart out for Game 3. His replacement, Jesper Boqvist, gets a big goal insteadSam Reinhart did not play for the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against Carolina on Saturday night because of a left knee injury, one that happened Thursday when he was skated into by the Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho.
Panthers look every bit like reigning Stanley Cup champs in routing Hurricanes to open Eastern final
Read full article: Panthers look every bit like reigning Stanley Cup champs in routing Hurricanes to open Eastern finalThe Florida Panthers showed their championship mettle from last year's run to the Stanley Cup by taking control early in their 5-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes to open the Eastern Conference final Tuesday night.
Bruins give GM Don Sweeney a 2-year extension to lead rebuild after first playoff miss since 2016
Read full article: Bruins give GM Don Sweeney a 2-year extension to lead rebuild after first playoff miss since 2016The Boston Bruins have signed general manager Don Sweeney to a two-year contract extension, trusting him to rebuild the roster after the team missed the playoffs this season for the first time since 2016.
Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7
Read full article: Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period, Joseph Woll stopped 21 shots, and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night.
Panthers eye 3rd straight Eastern Conference Final berth in Game 6 against Maple Leafs
Read full article: Panthers eye 3rd straight Eastern Conference Final berth in Game 6 against Maple LeafsThe Florida Panthers are one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Final for the third consecutive year, and they’ll get a chance to clinch on home ice Friday night in Game 6 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Hellebuyck and Jets back on road in NHL playoffs at Dallas; Florida seeks to get even vs. Toronto
Read full article: Hellebuyck and Jets back on road in NHL playoffs at Dallas; Florida seeks to get even vs. TorontoConnor Hellebuyck is starting to again look like the goalie that was so dominant in the regular season for Winnipeg.
Marchand scores in OT, Panthers top Maple Leafs 5-4 to cut series deficit to 2-1
Read full article: Marchand scores in OT, Panthers top Maple Leafs 5-4 to cut series deficit to 2-1Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1.
Marchand scores in OT, Panthers top Maple Leafs 5-4 to cut series deficit to 2-1
Read full article: Marchand scores in OT, Panthers top Maple Leafs 5-4 to cut series deficit to 2-1Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1.
Marner scores tiebreaking goal as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 4-3 for 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Marner scores tiebreaking goal as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 4-3 for 2-0 series leadMitch Marner scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here
Read full article: Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is hereThe Dallas Stars emerged from a seven-game series against Colorado, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied from down 2-0 to eliminate Los Angeles and move on in the NHL playoffs.
Bruins head home for the summer after missing playoffs for the first time since 2016
Read full article: Bruins head home for the summer after missing playoffs for the first time since 2016The Boston Bruins didn’t even bother teasing their fans with a spectacular regular season before heading home for the summer this time.
US-based Original Six Red Wings, Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks eliminated from playoffs for 1st time
Read full article: US-based Original Six Red Wings, Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks eliminated from playoffs for 1st timeThe Original Six teams based in the United States have a rich history, combining to hoist the Stanley Cup 27 times.
Panthers get 3 goals in the 2nd period, top Red Wings 4-1
Read full article: Panthers get 3 goals in the 2nd period, top Red Wings 4-1Brad Marchand got his first Florida goal to cap a three-goal second period, and the Panthers rallied to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night for their second consecutive win.
Defending champion Panthers keep winning even without Tkachuk, Ekblad and before Marchand debuts
Read full article: Defending champion Panthers keep winning even without Tkachuk, Ekblad and before Marchand debutsThe Florida Panthers have been playing without injured top forward Matthew Tkachuk for a month.
Sam Bennett scores 2 power-play goals in surging Panthers’ 3-2 victory over Maple Leafs
Read full article: Sam Bennett scores 2 power-play goals in surging Panthers’ 3-2 victory over Maple LeafsSam Bennett scored power-play goals late in each of the first two periods, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the short-handed Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night for their seventh victory in eight games.
Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises
Read full article: Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprisesThe race for the two wild-card playoff spots in the NHL’s Eastern Conference is full of surprises.
After trading captain Brad Marchand to Florida, Bruins score three in third to beat Panthers 3-2
Read full article: After trading captain Brad Marchand to Florida, Bruins score three in third to beat Panthers 3-2David Pastrnak had one goal and assisted on Pavel Zacha’s winner as the Boston Bruins scored three times in the third period to overcome a two-goal deficit and beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Injured Brad Marchand returns to the Boston ice with the Panthers — but just in practice, for now
Read full article: Injured Brad Marchand returns to the Boston ice with the Panthers — but just in practice, for nowBrad Marchand stepped back onto the ice at the TD Garden in a Panthers practice jersey as the longtime Bruins player returned to Boston for the first time since he was traded to Florida.
Brad Marchand plays for the Florida Panthers. It's a move that the Panthers never saw coming
Read full article: Brad Marchand plays for the Florida Panthers. It's a move that the Panthers never saw comingAleksander Barkov looked across the Florida Panthers’ locker room on Saturday morning and noticed a new addition.
Sellers and Rantanen are among the NHL trade deadline winners. Hurricanes and Boeser are some losers
Read full article: Sellers and Rantanen are among the NHL trade deadline winners. Hurricanes and Boeser are some losersSellers around the NHL from Philadelphia to San Jose, Mikko Rantanen and the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers were winners at the trade deadline.
Florida Panthers add veteran Brad Marchand as they gear up for run at a another Stanley Cup title
Read full article: Florida Panthers add veteran Brad Marchand as they gear up for run at a another Stanley Cup titleThe Florida Panthers welcomed the arrival of Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in a Friday trade that adds even more grit and experience to the Stanley Cup champions’ roster.
Bruins trade big forward Trent Frederic to the Oilers in a 3-team deal with the Devils
Read full article: Bruins trade big forward Trent Frederic to the Oilers in a 3-team deal with the DevilsThe defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers made their first big move ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring hard-nosed forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins.
Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
Read full article: Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournamentThe Canadian national anthem was lightly booed by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday in apparent payback for the jeering of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening rounds in Montreal last week.
Canada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injury
Read full article: Canada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injuryCanada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injury.
Marchand may return from injury for Game 6, says part of playoff hockey is ‘trying to hurt someone’
Read full article: Marchand may return from injury for Game 6, says part of playoff hockey is ‘trying to hurt someone’Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand wasn’t too outraged over the disputed hit he took that’s sidelined him for the past two games. Because in his view, hurting players comes with the territory in the postseason.
Bruins captain Brad Marchand is out for Game 5 against the Panthers
Read full article: Bruins captain Brad Marchand is out for Game 5 against the PanthersBruins captain Brad Marchand will not play in Game 5 of Boston’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, coach Jim Montgomery said.
Panthers rally from 2-goal deficit, beat Bruins 3-2 and take 3-1 lead in East semifinal series
Read full article: Panthers rally from 2-goal deficit, beat Bruins 3-2 and take 3-1 lead in East semifinal seriesAleksander Barkov slipped through three Bruins defenders to score the go-ahead goal and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 16 shots to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory over Boston and a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victory
Read full article: Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victoryVladimir Tarasenko and Carter Verhaeghe scored on the same Bruins double-minor, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 14 shots and the Florida Panthers beat Boston 6-2 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Marchand and Heinen score short-handed, Bruins blank Canucks 4-0 in matchup of NHL’s top 2 teams
Read full article: Marchand and Heinen score short-handed, Bruins blank Canucks 4-0 in matchup of NHL’s top 2 teamsBrad Marchand and Danton Heinen scored short-handed in the first period, and the Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 in a matchup of the NHL’s top two teams.
Panthers score 7, force a Game 7 against the Bruins
Read full article: Panthers score 7, force a Game 7 against the BruinsMatthew Tkachuk scored twice, Eetu Luostarinen put Florida ahead to stay with 5:38 left in what was a crazed third period, and the Panthers forced a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series by beating the Boston Bruins 7-5.
Panthers beat Bruins 4-3 in Game 5 OT to avoid elimination
Read full article: Panthers beat Bruins 4-3 in Game 5 OT to avoid eliminationMatthew Tkachuk scored six minutes into overtime to help the Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 and force their first-round playoff series back to Florida for a sixth game.
Bruins top Panthers 6-2, take 3-1 lead in 1st-round series
Read full article: Bruins top Panthers 6-2, take 3-1 lead in 1st-round seriesTaylor Hall and Jake DeBrusk each scored twice, Linus Ullmark stopped 41 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 in an Eastern Conference first-round playoff game Sunday.
Marchand, NHL-best Bruins top Panthers 3-1 in Game 1
Read full article: Marchand, NHL-best Bruins top Panthers 3-1 in Game 1Brad Marchand scored his 50th career playoff goal, David Pastrnak and Jake DeBrusk also scored, and the NHL-best Boston Bruins opened the playoffs by beating the Florida Panthers 3-1.
Bruins top NHL season points mark, beating Capitals 5-2
Read full article: Bruins top NHL season points mark, beating Capitals 5-2Brad Marchand and Tyler Bertuzzi had power play goals and the Boston Bruins broke the NHL points record with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in their regular-season home finale.
Bruins rout Sabres 7-1, become fastest team to 100 points
Read full article: Bruins rout Sabres 7-1, become fastest team to 100 pointsDavid Pastrnak had a goal and two assists just a few hours after signing a new contract and the surging Boston Bruins became the fastest team in NHL history to reach 100 points by beating the Buffalo Sabres 7-1.
Bruins back home, beat Hurricanes 5-2 to force 7th game
Read full article: Bruins back home, beat Hurricanes 5-2 to force 7th gameBrad Marchand scored one goal and assisted on another to lead the Boston Bruins past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 and send their first-round playoff series to a decisive seventh game.
Jarvis, Raanta help Carolina top Bruins for 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Jarvis, Raanta help Carolina top Bruins for 3-2 series leadRookie Seth Jarvis scored twice and Antti Raanta finished with 34 saves to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Marchand scores twice, Bruins beat Canes to tie series at 2
Read full article: Marchand scores twice, Bruins beat Canes to tie series at 2Brad Marchand had two goals and three assists to help the Boston Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 and even their first-round playoff series a two games apiece.
Marchand, Swayman give Bruins 4-2 win, Canes lead series 2-1
Read full article: Marchand, Swayman give Bruins 4-2 win, Canes lead series 2-1Brad Marchand had a goal and two assists to help the Boston Bruins take their first lead against the Hurricanes all season and hold onto it for a 4-2 victory over Carolina in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
Panarin, Vatrano help Rangers beat Penguins 5-2 in Game 2
Read full article: Panarin, Vatrano help Rangers beat Penguins 5-2 in Game 2Artemi Panarin and Frank Vatrano each had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the best-of-seven first-round series.
Hurricanes claim testy win vs. Bruins, take 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Hurricanes claim testy win vs. Bruins, take 2-0 series leadSebastian Aho and Nino Niederreiter each scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes overcame the early loss of goalie Antti Raanta to beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
Makar, Avs rally past Bruins 4-3 for 17th straight home win
Read full article: Makar, Avs rally past Bruins 4-3 for 17th straight home winGabriel Landeskog tied the game with 36.5 seconds left in regulation and Cale Makar scored a power-play goal 3:01 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Boston Bruins 4-3 for their 17th straight home victory.
Marchand has hat trick, Bruins beat Canadiens 5-1
Read full article: Marchand has hat trick, Bruins beat Canadiens 5-1Brad Marchand scored two goals 15 seconds apart in the first period and completed the hat trick with a short-handed goal in the second, leading the Boston Bruins to a 5-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
NHL shuts down 2 more teams for a week amid COVID surge
Read full article: NHL shuts down 2 more teams for a week amid COVID surgeThe NHL has postponed all games for the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers through at least the Christmas weekend amid worsening COVID-19 test results across the league.