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Panthers show they are for real with win at Bruins

2011-12-08T20:00:12Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Florida Panthers proved they can compete with the very best in the National Hockey League with a 2-0 win at defending Stanl...

Panthers maul Leafs, end three-game slide

2011-11-08T20:00:09Z

(Reuters) - The Florida Panthers mauled the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 Tuesday to put an end to a string of frustrating shootout defeats.

The Panthers had lost their last three in shootouts but put Tuesday's game out of reach by racing to a 4-0 lead ...

Jets fly high in 4-3 shootout duel with Panthers

2011-10-31T20:30:12Z

(Reuters) - The Winnipeg Jets had the final say in a back and forth divisional battle that saw them knock off the Florida Panthers in a 4-3 shootout on Monday.

The Jets trailed 3-2 in the third period and were seconds away from defeat before Reuters) - Vancouver have acquired David Booth and Steve Reinprecht from the Florida Panthers in exchange for ...

Lightning lose home opener after Panthers scoring binge

2011-10-17T21:00:59Z

(Reuters) - The Florida Panthers earned their second win in three days over Tampa Bay with a 7-4 offensive showcase Monday that spoiled the Lightning's home opener.

Tampa Bay (1-3-2) were playing their first game on home ice after beginning the ne...

Understrength Penguins too powerful for Panthers

2011-10-11T22:00:04Z

(Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting the hang of playing without two of their top players as they overcame key absences to beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 in their home opener on Tuesday.

With MIAMI (Reuters) - The world of ice hockey was in shock and grief after suffering its "darkest day" when a plane carrying the Russian team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl crashed on Wednesday, killing 43 people and leaving just two survivors.

"This is a terrible tragedy for the glo...

Brian Campbell agrees to Florida Panthers trade

2011-06-25T00:30:06Z

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (Reuters) - The Florida Panthers completed a trade for defenseman Brian Campbell in exchange for left wing Rostislav Ole...

Richards becomes third coach in three days to get the sack

2011-04-11T09:30:13Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Minnesota Wild's Todd Richards became on Monday the third coach in three days to lose his job after the NHL team failed to make the playoffs.

Richards, 44, compiled a 77-71-16 record in two seasons at Minnesota. The ...

Panthers sack head coach DeBoer

2011-04-10T20:30:37Z

Peter DeBoer, who coached the Florida Panthers through three losing seasons, was fired by the National Hockey League team on Sunday.

The Panthers lost 10 of their last 11 games of the 2010-11 regular season and finished last in the Eastern Conference. They closed out the campa...

Capitals deal for Devil to boost scoring

2011-02-28T18:30:40Z

Hungry for a second-line center to ignite their once-mighty attack, the Washington Capitals acquired Jason Arnott from the New Jersey Devils at the National Hockey League trading deadline on Monday.

Arnott, a 17-year N...

Trade deadline day ticks toward quiet finish

2011-02-28T12:00:13Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - The NHL trade deadline was ticking toward a quiet finish Monday as the predicted flurry of last-minute wheeling and dealing failed to materialize.

Deadline day has usually produced plenty of action and drama, with a record 31 trades involving 55 players made last year.

But with just 30 minutes to go until th...

Rangers add experience with trade for McCabe

2011-02-26T17:00:05Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Rangers acquired defenseman Bryan McCabe from the Florida Panthers in a bid to boost their power play and young defense, the team said on Saturday.

Fl...

Panthers rally to power past Lightning in shootout

2011-02-19T20:30:31Z

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (Reuters) - Mike Santorelli scored the tying goal late in the third period and the only goal in a shootout to lift the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win over the MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens moved within two points of first place in the Northeast Division with a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.

Jeff Halpern...

Allen lifts Panthers past Hurricanes in OT

2011-01-03T19:00:26Z

Allen scores 1:16 into OT to lift Panthers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Bryan Allen scored 1:16 into overtime to lift the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.

Allen took a quick slap shot from the b...

Vokoun makes 32 saves, Panthers beat Rangers 3-0

2011-01-02T17:00:22Z

Tomas Vokoun makes 32 saves for 5th shutout, Panthers beat Rangers 3-0

Tomas Vokoun made 32 saves for his fifth shutout of the season and 43rd overall, and David Booth, Chris Higgins and Stephen Weiss

Wisniewski scores in OT for Canadiens

2010-12-31T17:00:15Z

Newcomer James Wisniewski scores in overtime to lift Canadiens past Panthers

Montreal newcomer James Wisniewski scored his second goal of the game 3:41 into overtime to give the Canadiens a 3-2 comeback victory over the Florida Panthers on Friday...

Bruins slip past Panthers in shootout

2010-12-27T19:30:32Z

Wheeler scores in shootout and Bruins slip past Panthers for 3-2 victory

Blake Wheeler scored the only goal in the shootout to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday night.

Sabres lose Roy for rest of season

2010-12-24T17:30:15Z

The Buffalo Sabres' leading scorer Derek Roy will miss the rest of the NHL season after tearing his left quadriceps tendon.

General manager Darcy Regier announced Friday the center is expected to miss between four to six months, an...

Higgins scores twice in Panthers' win over Sabres

2010-12-23T19:00:25Z

Chris Higgins scores twice for Panthers in 4-3 win over Sabres

Jason Garrison snapped a third-period tie, and Chris Higgins scored twice to help the Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Thursday night.

The Panthers ble...

Crosby extends streak in Penguins' 5-2 win

2010-12-22T19:00:28Z

Crosby matches 2nd-longest scoring streak in 18 years in Penguins' 5-2 win over Panthers

Sidney Crosby matched the second-longest NHL scoring streak in 18 years at 22 games with his first-period goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the

Florida International defeats Florida A&M 87-82

2010-12-22T19:00:19Z

Frederick scores 19 as Florida International ends 5-game skid with 87-82 win over Florida A&M

Eric Frederick scored 19 points as Florida International snapped a five-game losing streak and defeated Florida A&M 87-82 on Wednesday night.

The Panthers (5-6) took the lead for good during a 17-4 run midway through the second half. Jeremy Allen scored eight straight p...

Vokoun makes 26 saves, Panthers stop Flyers 5-0

2010-12-20T19:30:29Z

Tomas Vokoun makes 26 saves for 4th shutout, Panthers stop surging Flyers 5-0

Tomas Vokoun earned his fourth shutout of the season and rookie Evgeny Dadonov had a goal and an assist to lead the Florida Panthers to an easy 5-0 win over the Philadelphi...

If attacked by a Florida panther "don't run, fight"

2010-12-20T14:31:25Z

MIAMI (Reuters Life!) - If attacked by an endangered Florida panther, stand tall and fight back -- that's the advice wildlife officials are giving after a series of recent panther attacks on domestic animals in the southeast U.S. state.

The Ali's 15 points, McGee's double-double help Georgia State withstand Florida A&M 76-67

Jihad Ali scored 15 points, all 3-pointers, and Brandon McGee had 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double as Georgia State defeated Florida A&M 76-67 on Saturday night.

The ...

Reasoner scores twice as Panthers rout Sabres 6-2

2010-12-17T19:30:29Z

Marty Reasoner scores twice in 1st period to help lead Panthers to 6-2 win over Sabres

Marty Reasoner scored twice in the first period to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.

Ruutu's 2 goals in 3rd period lift Hurricanes over Panthers 4-3

Tuomo Ruutu scored two third-period goals and the Carolina Hurricanes came from behind to beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Ruutu's goals came 1:28 apart a...

Predators rookie Lindback earns 1st NHL shutout

2010-12-11T20:30:13Z

Predators rookie Lindback stops 22 shots, beats Panthers for 1st NHL shutout

Anders Lindback made 22 saves in his first NHL shutout, and Ryan Suter had a goal and an assist as the ...

Vokoun blanks Capitals for Panthers 3-0

2010-12-09T19:00:17Z

Vokoun has 36 saves to lead Panthers over Capitals 3-0

Tomas Vokoun stopped 36 shots in his third shutout of the season, and the Florida Panthers ended a six-game losing streak against the Washington Capitals with a 3-0 victory Thursday ni...

Weiss' 2nd goal of game lifts Panthers in OT

2010-12-07T19:30:33Z

Weiss scored 2nd of game 43 seconds into OT to lift Panthers over Avalanche

Stephen Weiss scored his second goal of the game 43 seconds into overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.<...

Clemmensen helps Panthers pull out shootout win

2010-12-04T20:00:30Z

Frolik scores second goal in SO, Clemmensen stops 40 shots in Florida's 2-1 win over Phoenix

Michael Frolik scored his second goal in the fifth round of a shootout and backup goalie Scott Clemmensen stopped 40 shots to lift the Florida Panthers

Kings snap skid, beat Panthers on Kopitar's goal

2010-12-03T12:00:31Z

Kings snap 4-game skid, beat Panthers 3-2 on Anze Kopitar's late goal

Anze Kopitar scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 2:43 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thurs...

Parros' 1st 2-goal game in NHL lifts Ducks

2010-12-01T21:30:21Z

Parros scores 2 second-period goals, Ducks beat Panthers 5-3 for 3rd straight win

Ducks enforcer George Parros had his first two-goal game in the NHL, Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry each ...

NHL club value up but 16 lose money: report

2010-12-01T19:31:34Z

While most of the National Hockey League's 30 teams lost money the average franchise value is up two percent to 228 million dollars, Forbes magazine reported Wednesday in its annual look at the league.

The report showed 16 clubs lost money in the 2009-2010 season and a great divide in the NHL's profit-making haves and have nots.

Weiss scores in 4th SO round for Panthers' win

2010-11-27T19:31:01Z

Stephen Weiss scores in the 4th shootout round, Panthers beat Lightning 4-3

Stephen Weiss scored in the fourth round of a shootout to help the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Saturday night.

Lundqvist, Rangers beat Panthers 3-0

2010-11-26T19:30:55Z

Henrik Lundqvist makes 40 saves, Rangers beat Panthers 3-0

Henrik Lundqvist made 40 saves for his third shutout of the season, and rookie Derek Stepan scored his sixth goal in the New York Rangers' 3-0 victory over the

Recchi rallies Bruins past Panthers 3-1

2010-11-24T19:31:24Z

Recchi scores 2 goals in 3rd period to reach milestone, lift Bruins to 3-1 win over Panthers

Mark Recchi scored two third-period goals to become the 13th player to reach 1,500 career points and help the Boston Bruins rally past the Florida Panthers 3-1 ...

North Florida cruises past Prairie View 84-66

2010-11-23T15:31:08Z

Granberry, Williams lead North Florida past Prairie View 84-66 in Cancun Challenge

Jerron Granberry scored a career-high 20 points, Jimmy Williams had 19 points and North Florida dominated Prairie View in an 84-66 win in the Cancun Challenge on Tuesday.

Granberry, who went 7 of 8 from the floor, made all six of his 3-point attempts for the Ospreys (2-3). <...

Conner goal lifts Pens over Panthers for third straight win

2010-11-22T20:00:41Z

SUNRISE, Florida (Reuters) - Chris Conner's goal at 12:56 of the third period lifted the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the

Conner helps Penguins beat Panthers 3-2

2010-11-22T19:30:37Z

Chris Conner's third-period goal helps Pittsburgh Penguins beat Florida Panthers 3-2

Chris Conner scored his first goal of the season with 7:04 remaining in the third period to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday night.

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Panthers send Islanders to 12th straight loss

2010-11-20T19:00:23Z

Panthers score 4 in 2nd period, hand Islanders 12th straight loss

Mike Santorelli scored two of Florida's four goals in a 7:54 span of the second period and the Panthers sent the New York Islanders to their 12th straight loss with a 4-1 victory on Saturday night.

The Islanders have gone 0-11-1 in their ...

Florida State stops Florida International 89-66

2010-11-18T19:00:14Z

Dulkys leads Florida State to 89-66 victory over Florida International

Deividas Dulkys scored 22 points to lead Florida State to an 89-66 victory over Florida International Thursday night.

The Seminoles were never threatened after scoring 10 unanswered points during a 2:08 span early in the second half. Tomas Vokoun stops 38 shots to lead Panthers past struggling Thrashers 2-1

Stephen Weiss and Radek Dvorak scored second-period goals and Tomas Vokoun stopped 38 shots and the Florida Panthers bea...

Richards, Giroux carry Flyers over Panthers 5-2

2010-11-13T19:30:44Z

Richards, Giroux score 2 goals each in Flyers' 5-2 win over Panthers

Mike Richards and Claude Giroux scored two goals apiece and rookie Sergei Bobrovsky made 34 saves in the surging Philadelphia Flyers' 5-2 victory over the ...

No. 5 Pitt routs weary N. Florida 95-49

2010-11-13T15:30:29Z

Wanamaker scores 17 as No. 5 Pitt routs weary North Florida 95-49

Brad Wanamaker scored 17 points and No. 5 Pittsburgh pulled away from fatigued North Florida with a 26-6 run in the first half during a 95-49 victory on Saturday, the Mike Santorelli, Chris Higgins score in Panthers' 2-1 win over Wild

Chris Higgins and Mike Santorelli scored in a 53-second span in the first period, and Tomas Vokoun made 22 saves to help the Florida ...

Panthers hand slumping Maple Leafs seventh straight loss

2010-11-10T20:01:08Z

SUNRISE, Florida (Reuters) - The Florida Panthers extended the Toronto Maple Leafs' losing streak to seven games with a 4-1 victory on Wednesday.

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Panthers beat reeling Maple Leafs 4-1

2010-11-10T19:30:42Z

Panthers beat Toronto 4-1, pushing Maple Leafs losing streak to 7 games

Michael Frolik had a goal and two assists, and Bryan Allen, Steven Reinprecht and Staal scores 2 goals, Ward makes 18 saves in Hurricanes' win over Panthers

Eric Staal scored twice and Jeff Skinner had a goal and an assist to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night....

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2010-11-29T14:40:12Z

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Higgins breaks tie in Panthers' victory

2010-11-05T19:30:32Z

Chris Higgins breaks tie, Panthers go on to beat Hurricanes 7-4 in home-and-home opener

Chris Higgins broke a tie late in the second period and the Florida Panthers went on to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 7-4 on Friday night in the first ...

State learning activities and crafts for kids: Florida

2010-11-29T15:22:47Z

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Traveling with kids in Miami

2010-11-29T15:32:52Z

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Bergfors, Modin lead Thrashers past Panthers

2010-11-04T07:32:52Z

Bergfors nets winner, Modin scores 2 goals in Thrashers' win over Panthers

Niclas Bergfors scored the game winner and Fredrik Modin had two goals to lift the Atlanta Thrashers over the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night.

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2010-11-30T13:06:31Z

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Panthers win 3-1, end Canadiens' win streak at 4

2010-10-30T19:00:25Z

Booth scores on penalty shot, sending Panthers to 3-1 win over Canadiens

David Booth scored on a penalty shot and Tomas Vokoun made 40 saves, leading the Florida Panthers to a 3-1 win over the Senators get first consecutive wins with 5-3 victory over Panthers

Milan Michalek, Mike Fisher and Daniel Alfredsson each had a goal and an assist to lead the Ottawa S...

Retire to The Ten Thousand Islands Paradise

2010-11-03T10:13:50Z

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2009-2010 NHL preview: Southeast Division

2010-11-04T14:37:46Z

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NHL hockey player profile: Pavel Bure

2010-11-04T14:37:50Z

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Conservation efforts to save the Florida panther

2010-11-04T14:28:34Z

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Animal facts: Florida panther

2010-11-04T14:28:04Z

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The Pumapard: Hybrid of the puma and leopard

2010-11-04T14:28:09Z

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Why hockey arenas should bear the name of the home team

2010-11-04T14:37:53Z

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The worst NHL trades in history

2010-11-04T14:37:58Z

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NHL Rules: What bench-minor penalties?

2010-11-04T14:37:51Z

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Florida Panthers vs. Buffalo Sabres Fort Lauderdale Tickets Feb 10

2010-11-03T10:19:58Z

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How to help save Florida panthers

2010-11-04T14:28:28Z

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Canada Sportsbreak

2010-10-27T09:04:28Z

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Orr scores winner for Leafs against Panthers

2010-10-26T19:00:28Z

Tough guy Colton Orr scores winning goal in Maple Leafs' win over Panthers

Maple Leafs enforcer Colton Orr scored the winning goal after knocking over Florida goalie Scott Clemmensen, and Toronto

Leafs Rebound with Win over the Florida Panthers

2010-10-26T21:35:39Z

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Dvorak's goal lifts Panthers over Islanders

2010-10-23T19:30:15Z

Dvorak's late goal gives Panthers win over Islanders, despite Tavares' hat trick

Radek Dvorak's goal with 6:32 left in the third period lifted the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 victory over the Islanders on Saturday night, despite a hat trick by New Yo...

Wandell scores 2 in Stars' 4-1 win over Panthers

2010-10-21T19:30:52Z

Wandell scores 2 goals, carries Stars to 4-1 win over Panthers

Tom Wandell scored two goals and the Dallas Stars beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Thursday night.

Steve Ott and James Neal...

Panthers Hurricanes Hockey

2011-01-03T19:01:44Z

Florida Panthers' Bryan Allen (5) is congratulated by teammates following his goal in overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL hockey game in Raleigh,

Rangers Panthers Hockey

2011-01-02T22:01:09Z

Florida Panthers David Booth is surrounded by teammates after scoring as New York Rangers' Michal Rozsival, right, looks on during second-period NHL hockey game action in

Canadiens Panthers Hockey

2010-12-31T17:30:38Z

Florida Panthers left wing David Booth, front right, and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Yannick Weber (68) battle for control of a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hock...

Panthers Sabres Hockey

2010-12-23T19:02:29Z

Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Weaver, left, skates away before Buffalo Sabres winger Patrick Kaleta hits with a check during the first period of an NHL hockey game, ...

Panthers Penguins Hockey

2010-12-22T19:01:33Z

Pittsburgh Penguins' Mark Letestu (10) puts a first-period shot behind Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) for a goal during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)