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Aleksander Barkov Wins 2024 Selke Trophy

On Saturday, May 18, Florida Panthers forward (and captain) Aleksander Barkov was named the recipient of the 2024 Selke Trophy. The award is annually given “to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.” This is the second time that Barkov has captured the award, having also won it following the 2020-21 season.

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Sasha Barkov Wins Second Selke Trophy, First Since 2021

For the second time in his career, Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov is the winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy which goes to the top defensive-forward in the NHL.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 4 hours ago

Florida Panthers To New York Rangers Fans: No Tickets, Today

The Florida Panthers caused a stir last year when it put a temporary restriction on sales of playoff tickets in an attempt to prevent fans in Toronto from gobbling them up.

Florida Panthers News / Full Press Hockey / 4 hours ago

The Florida Panthers Remain on A Mission to Win

If you thought the Tampa Bay Lightning were still Floirda’s team, think again. The Florida Panthers have taken the mantle from the Lightning as they return to the Eastern Conference Final for the third time in the team’s history.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Florida Hockey Now / 5 hours ago

Tkachuk Celebrates Panthers Win Early, Wants to Hit ‘the Hotel Lounge’

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk did not wait for the final horn to sound Friday night before he started his celebration. As the seconds ticked down

Gustav Forsling News / Little Box Cats / 5 hours ago

Late Forsling goal sends Panthers through, leaves Bruins in ruins

There will be no Game 7! Gustav Forsling’s goal with 1:33 left in regulation lifted the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, or should we call it Amernat Bank Arena North?

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 5 minutes ago

Tickets For Panthers and Rangers in ECF On Sale Today

The Florida Panthers will put single game tickets on sale for their upcoming series against the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final starting this morning at 10.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Florida Hockey Now / 23 minutes ago

Florida Panthers Knock Out Bruins, New York Rangers Up Next

Moments after the Florida Panthers knocked the Bruins out of the playoffs Friday night, Matthew Tkachuk was asked about his team’s next opponent, the New York Rangers.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 9 hours ago

Florida Panthers Locker Room: Bruins Done, Rangers Next

The Florida Panthers finally got through the Boston Bruins in this second-round playoff series with a 2-1 win in Game 6 on Friday night. Florida trailed 1-0 going into the second period, but Anton Lundell hopped on a loose puck off a Carter Verhaeghe shot and tied it at 12:44 of the second.

Matthew Tkachuk News / ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk drops ‘cool’ take on East Finals battle vs. Rangers

The Florida Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins on Friday night. As a result, they have returned to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2024. Awaiting them in the next round is the Presidents Trophy-winning New York Rangers.

Florida Panthers News / ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Aleksander Barkov draws ultimate Matthew Tkachuk praise amid Panthers’ epic run

The Florida Panthers are back in the Eastern Conference Finals. Florida defeated the Boston Bruins in Game 6 on Friday night to make the Conference Finals for the second year in a row.

Aleksander Barkov News / Florida Hockey Now / 8 hours ago

Sasha Barkov After Florida Panthers Win: ‘I Feel Great’

Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov briefly left the ice after making a potential game-saving block with 2:52 left in Game 6 of his team’s game against the Boston Bruins on Friday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Late goal sends Panthers to Eastern Conference Finals

There will be no Game 7 for the Boston Bruins. Gustav Forsling scored with 1:33 left in the third period, lifting the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory in Game 6 on Friday and ending the conference semifinal series.

Watch: Bruins strike first in Game 6 with incredible backhand goal

Bruins star says he played with broken hand from January to April

Time for Connor McDavid to step it up for the Oilers

Maple Leafs tab former Stanley Cup winner as new head coach

Gustav Forsling News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Panthers put away Bruins in Game 6 on Gustav Forsling's late goal

Gustav Forsling's rebound goal with 1:33 left in regulation lifted the Florida Panthers to a 2-1, series-clinching win over the host Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 9 hours ago

Panthers Beat Bruins; Will Take on Rangers in Round 3

The Florida Panthers overcame the Boston Bruins to return to the Eastern Conference Final for the second consecutive season. As well, it is the second consecutive season that the Bruins’ season ended in a playoff loss to the Panthers.

NHL News / Bleacher Report / 9 hours ago

Watch: Panthers' Late Game-Winning Goal Eliminates Bruins in Game 6 | 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 9 hours ago

Florida Panthers Eliminate Bruins, Win Game 6 in Boston

For the second straight year, the Florida Panthers ended the Bruins season in Boston —this time with a 2-1 win in Game 6 of the second round. On Friday night, Gus Forsling scored with 1:33 left to send the Panthers to the Eastern Conference final against the New York Rangers.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / 15 hours ago

Panthers Can’t Afford to Give Bruins Any Momentum in Game 6

The Florida Panthers enter Game 6 against the Boston Bruins on Friday up 3-2 in the series. They dropped the first game by a lopsided score of 5-1, but after rattled off three straight wins, outscoring the Bruins 15 to five in that span and taking a stranglehold of the series.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 16 hours ago

NHL Announces Schedule for Eastern Conference Final

The NHL announced the schedule for the 2024 Eastern Conference final with Game 1 starting at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. The Florida Panthers can join the New York Rangers in the ECF with a win in Boston tonight in Game 6.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 11 hours ago

NHL bets: Two plus-money SOG props for Friday's puck action

We should really clean things up on the ice after yesterday's dud, and we're back to the plus-money well to do just that. Florida and Dallas are looking to close things out and both move on to their second-straight Conference Final appearances.

NHL best bets: Stars vs. Avalanche Game 6 odds, preview, prediction for Fri. 5/17

Brad Marchand gives extreme take about 'trying to hurt' opponents in playoffs

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 21 hours ago

NHL Predictions: May 17 w/ Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Brad Marchand gives extreme take about 'trying to hurt' opponents in playoffs

Bruins captain Brad Marchand holds no grudges against Bennett and says that "trying to hurt" opponents is part of the job description in the postseason.

Three takeaways as Bruins force Game 6 to keep season alive

Watch: Bruins coach gets hilariously animated while campaigning for penalty call

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Panthers’ captain Barkov is taking charge of his postseason narrative

Aleksander Barkov has had many titles since his NHL debut over a decade ago. As he matured physically and the Panthers surrounded him with a fun, capable

Paul Maurice News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

'They needed some profanity': Panthers’ Maurice says Game 5 tirade was necessary

Of the many things coming out of the Boston Bruins’ Game 5 win over the Florida Panthers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, people are still talking about some of the coaches’ antics.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Did the NHL get the Sam Bennett goal call right?

Sam Bennett seems to love causing problems for his opponent in the playoffs. He’s only been back for two games in the Florida Panthers second round series against the Boston Bruins, and he’s already making headlines for the wrong reasons in both games.