Player News

Injury Update (Wed Feb 8, 2023) - Downgraded to game-time call

Barkov -- who is dealing with a hand injury -- will likely be a game-time decision against the Sharks on Thursday, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Should be ready for Thursday

Barkov (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Thursday's matchup with San Jose, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Cruises to easy win

Bobrovsky made 32 saves in Monday's 7-1 win over the Lightning.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Three points in rout

Bennett scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 7-1 win over the Lightning.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Two helpers in big win

Ekblad collected two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 7-1 win over the Lightning.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Erupts for five points

Tkachuk scored two goals, one on the power play, and added three even-strength assists in Monday's 7-1 rout of the Lightning.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Takes advantage of turnover

Staal scored on his only shot in Monday's 7-1 win over the Lightning.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Adds helper in rout

Montour extended his point streak to 10 games with an assist in Monday's 7-1 win over the Lightning.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Monster game versus Bolts

Verhaeghe potted two goals to complement another pair of assists in Monday's 7-1 win over the Lightning.

Player Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Sent down

Lyon was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Starting Monday

Bobrovsky (lower body) will start Monday at home against Tampa Bay, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Player Update (Mon Feb 6, 2023) - Suiting up Monday

Knight (upper body) will dress as the backup goalie in Monday's home contest against Tampa Bay, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Injury Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Joins practice Sunday

Bobrovsky (lower body) practiced with the team Sunday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Injury Update (Sun Feb 5, 2023) - Practices Sunday

Knight (upper body) practiced Sunday but it's unclear if he'll suit up against the Lightning on Monday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Player Update (Wed Feb 1, 2023) - Signs with Finnish club

Levtchi has signed a contract with Tappara of Finland's Liiga for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign.

Player Update (Mon Jan 30, 2023) - Lands on unconditional waivers

Levtchi was placed on unconditional waivers by Florida on Monday for the purpose of contract termination, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Sun Jan 29, 2023) - Heads to AHL

Guzda was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Saturday, per the AHL transaction page.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Three points in wild OT win

Barkov scored a goal and two assists in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Another multi-point effort

Tkachuk notched two assists in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Rewarded with OT win

Lyon stopped 38 of 40 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Taking on Boston

Lyon will guard the home goal Saturday against Boston.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Dealing with upper-body injury

Knight is being held out of the lineup with an upper-body injury, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Two points against Kings

Verhaeghe scored a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-3 loss to Los Angeles.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Two helpers in Friday's loss

Tkachuk picked up two assists while firing a team-high seven shots on net in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Kings.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Takes another loss

Lyon stopped 29 of 32 shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Kings.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Put on injured reserve list

Bobrovsky (lower body) was placed on the injured reserve list by Florida, according to David Dwork of Local 10 Miami.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Still not ready

Bobrovsky (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus LA on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Gets start Friday

Lyon will be between the home pipes versus LA on Friday.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Not expected to dress

Knight (not injury related) isn't expected to dress for Friday's game versus the Kings, NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Returned to minor-league affiliate

Denisenko was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Jan 27, 2023) - Back with Panthers

Guzda was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Friday.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 26, 2023) - Still being evaluated

Bobrovsky (lower body) is still undergoing evaluation and a decision on his status for Friday's matchup with LA won't be made until after morning skate, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Player Update (Thu Jan 26, 2023) - Ready to rock

Staal (upper body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Friday versus the Kings, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Player Update (Thu Jan 26, 2023) - Expected to return

Bennett (lower body) is expected to play Friday against LA, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Player Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - Two-point effort in OT loss

Reinhart scored an even-strength goal and added a short-handed assist in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Player Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - Three points in OT loss

Ekblad scored a short-handed goal and added two even-strength assists in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Player Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - Lights lamp twice in OT loss

Verhaeghe scored two goals on a team-high six shots in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Player Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - Two points against Pens

Tkachuk scored a power-play goal and added a short-handed assist in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.

Player Update (Wed Jan 25, 2023) - Iced by Penguins

Lyon turned aside 42 shots in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.

Player Update (Tue Jan 24, 2023) - Starting again Tuesday

Lyon will guard the road goal versus the Penguins on Tuesday, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 24, 2023) - Unavailable against Pittsburgh

Bennett (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Penguins, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 24, 2023) - Unavalable against Pittsburgh

Bennett (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Penguins, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Bounced by Blueshirts

Lyon stopped 20 of 25 shots in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers.

Injury Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Being evaluated after injury

Bennett (undisclosed) is being evaluated after leaving Monday's game against the Rangers, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Good to go

Bennett (upper body) will play Monday versus the Rangers.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Playing Monday

Ekblad (upper body) will be in the lineup Monday against the Rangers.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Gets starting nod Monday

Lyon will be between the road pipes against the Rangers on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Recalled from AHL

Knight was called up from AHL Charlotte on Monday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Sent down

Guzda was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Player Update (Sun Jan 22, 2023) - Makes only shot count

Forsling scored on his only shot in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

Player Update (Sun Jan 22, 2023) - Posts rare helper

Staal registered an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

Player Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Seven-game scoring streak

Reinhart scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

Player Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Journeyman living the dream

Lyon made 29 saves Saturday in a 5-3 win over Minnesota.

Player Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Seizing opportunity

Lundell scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Wild.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Might be available Monday

Bennett (upper body) might be available for Monday's game against the Rangers, Panthers coach Paul Maurice told David Dwork of Local 10 Miami.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Could be available Monday

Ekblad (upper body) has not been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Rangers, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Exits Saturday's game

Bennett (upper body) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Wild.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Suffers upper-body injury

Ekblad suffered an upper-body injury during Saturday's game against Minnesota and is doubtful to return to the contest.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Not playing Saturday

Bobrovsky (lower body) will not dress Saturday versus Minnesota, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Starting Saturday

Lyon will defend the home net versus Minnesota on Saturday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Fri Jan 20, 2023) - Lands on IR

Staal (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, CapFriendly reports.

Player Update (Fri Jan 20, 2023) - Moved to AHL

Knight (undisclosed) was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Jan 20, 2023) - Up with Panthers

Guzda was called up by Florida from AHL Charlotte on Friday.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Six-game, nine-point streak

Barkov had two assists in a 6-2 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. Both came on the power play.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Six-game, eight-point streak

Reinhart scored a goal and added two assists, all on the power play, in a 6-2 win over Montreal on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - More power-play production

Tkachuk scored two power-play goals Thursday in a 6-2 win over Montreal.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Wins in relief in team debut

Lyon made 23 saves in his Florida debut in relief Thursday. He allowed two goals and earned the 6-2 win over Montreal.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Suffers lower-body injury

Bobrovsky suffered a lower-body injury Thursday against Montreal and is questionable to return to the contest.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Won't return to Thursday's game

Staal (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Exits game early in first period

Bobrovsky left Thursday's game just 2:01 into the contest because of what's believed to be an injury, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - Has a lower-body injury

Bobrovsky suffered a lower-body injury Thursday and is questionable to return to the contest.

Player Update (Thu Jan 19, 2023) - In goal Thursday

Bobrovsky will guard the road crease versus Montreal on Thursday, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Player Update (Tue Jan 17, 2023) - Fades late in OT loss

Bobrovsky made 32 saves in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

Player Update (Tue Jan 17, 2023) - Two points in OT loss

Barkov scored a power-play goal and added a short-handed assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

Player Update (Tue Jan 17, 2023) - Going back-to-back

Bobrovsky will start Tuesday in Toronto, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Stifles Sabres for 12th win

Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots in Monday's 4-1 win over Buffalo.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Two points against Buffalo

Verhaeghe scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Three-point performance Monday

Tkachuk collected three assists in Monday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Starting in Buffalo

Bobrovsky will defend the road goal Monday against Buffalo, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Mon Jan 16, 2023) - Summoned by Panthers

Denisenko was called up by Florida from AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Player Update (Sun Jan 15, 2023) - Two PP points Saturday

Ekblad scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Player Update (Sun Jan 15, 2023) - Lights lamp against Canucks

Lomberg scored his fifth goal of the season in Saturday's 4-3 win over Vancouver.

Player Update (Sun Jan 15, 2023) - Busy in 11th win

Bobrovsky stopped 35 shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - Waiting for opportunity

Fitzgerald will have to wait for his chance to play after being claimed off waivers from Buffalo by the Panthers, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - Placed on waivers Saturday

Dalpe was placed on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - First off ice Saturday

Per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now, Bobrovsky was the first goaltender off the ice at practice Saturday, indicating he will be between the home pipes versus Vancouver.

Injury Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - Skating hard at practice Saturday

Duclair (Achilles) is in a non-contact jersey at practice Saturday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Falters in third period

Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Player Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Awarded goal Thursday

Cousins was credited with a goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Supplies power-play helper

Barkov notched a power-play assist, two hits and a minus-3 rating in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Scores on power play in loss

Reinhart scored a power-play goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Dishes helper in loss

Ekblad notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Reaches 30-assist mark

Tkachuk registered a power-play assist, four shots on goal, three hits and two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Jan 13, 2023) - Chips in with assist

Luostarinen logged an assist and three hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Thu Jan 12, 2023) - Will face Golden Knights

Bobrovsky is expected to guard the road net against Vegas on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Jan 11, 2023) - Heads to minors

Kiersted was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Wednesday, per Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now.

Player Update (Wed Jan 11, 2023) - Grabbed off waivers by Panthers

Fitzgerald was claimed off waivers by Florida from Buffalo on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Joining Panthers

Lyon was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Joining Panthers

Lyon will be recalled from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Surfaces on IR

Knight (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Will be in net Tuesday

Bobrovsky is expected to guard the road net Tuesday versus Colorado.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Goes on waivers

Fitzgerald was placed on waivers Tuesday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.

Player Update (Mon Jan 9, 2023) - Lone helper not enough

Montour recorded an assist Sunday, but the Panthers suffered a 5-1 loss to the Stars.

Player Update (Sun Jan 8, 2023) - Pots 19th goal

Verhaeghe scored his 19th goal of the season in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Stars.

Player Update (Sun Jan 8, 2023) - Falls to Stars

Knight stopped 29 of 33 shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Dallas.

Player Update (Sun Jan 8, 2023) - Starting Sunday

Knight will guard the road crease Sunday against the Stars.

Player Update (Fri Jan 6, 2023) - Starting Friday

Bobrovsky will be between the visiting pipes against Detroit on Friday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Player Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - Summoned by Florida

Tierney was called up by Florida on Thursday.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 5, 2023) - Not close to return

Hornqvist (concussion) will travel with the team on its four-game road trip, but is not close to returning to action, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Player Update (Tue Jan 3, 2023) - Nets two goals vs. Arizona

Staal provided two goals in a 5-3 win against Arizona on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Jan 3, 2023) - Leads Panthers with hat trick

Tkachuk had a hat trick and an assist in Florida's 5-3 victory over the Coyotes on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Jan 3, 2023) - Wins despite allowing three goals

Knight allowed three goals on 36 shots in a 5-3 win over Arizona on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 3, 2023) - Week-to-week

Duclair (Achilles) is considered to be week-to-week, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Player Update (Tue Jan 3, 2023) - Tending twine Tuesday

Knight will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Arizona.

Player Update (Tue Jan 3, 2023) - Recalled from minors

Smith was called up from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Jan 2, 2023) - Loaned to AHL Charlotte

Tierney (concussion) was loaned to AhL Charlotte on Monday.

Player Update (Sun Jan 1, 2023) - Guarding goal Sunday

Bobrovsky will be between the pipes for Sunday's home game against the Rangers.

Player Update (Sat Dec 31, 2022) - Loaned to AHL Charlotte

Levtchi was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Dec 30, 2022) - No help in loss

Knight gave up four goals on 34 shots in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Fri Dec 30, 2022) - Tending twine Friday

Knight will get the starting nod in Carolina on Friday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - Allows just two in win

Bobrovsky stopped 25 pucks in a 7-2 win over Montreal on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - Offensive explosion in return

Barkov (lower body) returned to action Thursday with three goals and two assists in a 7-2 win over Montreal.

Player Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - Three power-play points in win

Tkachuk delivered two goals and an assist, all on the power play, in a 7-2 win over the Canadiens on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - Playing Thursday

Ekblad (upper body) will play Thursday against Montreal.

Player Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - Playing against Habs

Gudas (concussion) will suit up versus Montreal on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - Playing Thursday

Ekblad (upper body) will return to the lineup Thursday against Montreal.

Player Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - In goal Thursday

Bobrovsky will be between the pipes at home versus Montreal on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - Will return Thursday

Barkov (lower body) will return to the lineup against Montreal on Thursday,

Injury Update (Wed Dec 28, 2022) - Might return Thursday

Gudas (concussion) may be cleared to play in time for Thursday's clash with Montreal.

Injury Update (Wed Dec 28, 2022) - Remains iffy against Montreal

Coach Paul Maurice is hopeful Barkov (lower body) will be available for Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.

Injury Update (Tue Dec 27, 2022) - Skates in non-contact jersey

Barkov (lower body) was wearing a non-contact jersey during Tuesday's practice, per Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida.

Injury Update (Tue Dec 27, 2022) - Questionable for Thursday's game

Ekblad (upper body) might be cleared for contact Wednesday, according to Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida.

Player Update (Tue Dec 27, 2022) - Back with Panthers

Kiersted was called up from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Tue Dec 27, 2022) - Elevated to NHL

Levtchi was summoned from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday.

Player Update (Sat Dec 24, 2022) - Dropped to AHL

Smith was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Friday, per the AHL transaction page.

Player Update (Sat Dec 24, 2022) - Heads down

Denisenko was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday, per the AHL transaction page.

Player Update (Sat Dec 24, 2022) - Moved to minors

Kiersted was reassigned to the AHL on Friday, according to the AHL's transactions page.

Player Update (Sat Dec 24, 2022) - Sunk by Isles

Bobrovsky turned aside 38 of 42 shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Islanders.

Player Update (Sat Dec 24, 2022) - Mixed results in loss

Montour recorded an assist, a minus-4 rating, and 10 penalty minutes in Friday's 5-1 win over the Islanders.

Player Update (Sat Dec 24, 2022) - Pots 15th goal

Tkachuk scored his 15th goal of the season in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Islanders.

Injury Update (Fri Dec 23, 2022) - Injured Friday

Ekblad (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Player Update (Fri Dec 23, 2022) - Recalled from AHL Charlotte

Smith was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Dec 23, 2022) - Starting Friday

Bobrovsky will be between the road pipes against the Islanders on Friday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Dec 22, 2022) - Gets back on track

Bennett earned a power-play assist to complement a pair of blocked shots and three hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Devils.

Player Update (Wed Dec 21, 2022) - Struggling to stack wins

Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 32 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Devils. New Jersey's fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Injury Update (Wed Dec 21, 2022) - Likely out through break

Barkov (lower body) isn't expected to return before the NHL's upcoming holiday break, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.