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TONIGHT AT FLA LIVE ARENA
- Tonight is ‘Sunset Saturday’ presented by Stoli. Fans can arrive at FLA Live Arena starting at 4:30 p.m. for a special-priced happy hour on the CITY Lounge by CITY Furniture, North Patio & JetBlue Tarmac.
- Tonight is Vamos Gatos Night at FLA Live Arena. Fans can listen to a Spanish in-arena broadcast through the FLA Live! mobile application courtesy of ProWire. For more information please visit FloridaPanthers.com/VamosGatos.
- Contactless, Mobile Food Ordering is now available for all games at FLA Live Arena. The Florida Panthers are offering fans safe and convenient purchasing experiences while at FLA Live Arena, enabling mobile ordering through the FLA Live! mobile app, and contactless purchases and payments via self-service kiosks and user-friendly Clover devices at concession stands throughout the arena. Learn more at FloridaPanthers.com/MobileOrdering.
TONIGHT’S CITY FURNITURE MILITARY HERO: Efrain Torres
Tonight’s Hero Among Us is United States Marine Corps veteran Efrain Torres. Efrain served in the Marine Corps from 1983-2003 which included deployments to the Middle East during Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is the recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal with a “V” for Valor, Kuwait Liberation Service Medal, and Southwest Asia Service Medal.
50/50 RAFFLE
All season long fans can give back to the Florida Panthers Foundation through the 50/50 raffle while trying to win big! Fans at FLA Live Arena can purchase 50/50 raffle tickets at kiosks throughout the arena or online for fans who are within a 75-mile radius of the game at FlaPanthers5050.com and in the FLA Live! mobile application. Ticket prices are: 5 for $10, 20 for $20, 80 for $40, and 300 for $100. Fans can purchase tickets and receive double the amount of raffle tickets prior to puck drop on each home game night.
LAST GAME
Panthers 4, Golden Knights 1 – Jan. 27 – FLA Live Arena
FLA Goals: Barkov (19-SHG), Bennett (19), Marchment (5), Bennett (20)
VGK Goals: Whitecloud (6)
FLA Goalie: Knight (W) – 24 Saves
VGK Goalie: Lehner (L) – 28 Saves
FLA Shots: 32
VGK Shots: 25
Notes: Aleksander Barkov recorded 2 points (1-1-2), including his 200th NHL goal and 500th NHL point…Sam Bennett tallied 2 goals, extending his goal streak to 2 games (3-0-3)…Mason Marchment scored a goal, extending his point streak to 2 games (3-1-4)…Gustav Forsling skated in his 200th NHL game…FLA PP: 0-1, FLA PK: 0-3
BAPTIST HEALTH INJURY REPORT
- F Noel Acciari | Games Missed: 44
- D Markus Nutivaara | Games Missed: 35
- G Jonas Johansson | Games Missed: 8
- D Olli Juolevi | Games Missed: 5
- F Patric Hornqvist | Games Missed: 5
- F Maxim Mamin | Games Missed: 1
Total Man Games Lost Due to Injury: 218
RECENT TRANSACTIONS: - Jan. 28: F Aleksi Heponiemi, D Matt Kiested, G Spencer Knight loaned to Charlotte (AHL) | D Chase Priskie loaned to Taxi Squad
- Jan. 26: D Matt Kiersted loaned to Taxi Squad
- Jan. 25: Chase Priskie recalled to active roster from Taxi Squad
PANTHERS vs. SHARKS
ALL-TIME vs. SJS: 17-13-7-1
ALL-TIME HOME vs. SJS: 7-6-5-1
2019-20 vs. SJS: 2-0-0
CATS STATS - Aleksander Barkov has logged 12 points (4-8-12) over 11 career games vs. SJS.
- Earning their 30th (30-9-5) win of the season Jan. 27 vs. VGK, FLA set a club record for fewest games required (44) to reach 30 wins.
HOME SWEET HOME
The Panthers have won each of their past eight games at FLA Live Arena, owning a league-best 22-3-0 record on home ice. Florida’s 22 wins through their first 25 home games matches the NHL record for most wins through a team’s first 25 home games to start a season, which has only been done four prior times: DET (22-2-1, 2011-12), SJS (22-1-2, 2008-09), BOS (22-2-1, 1970-71), and MTL (22-0-3, 1943-44).
HOME COOKING
FLA’s current eight-game home win streak is tied for their-second longest in franchise history, second only to their 11-game home win streak to start the
2021-22 season. Over the course of Florida’s past eight home wins (since. Dec. 29), the Cats have outscored their opponents 49-16, tallying at least four goals in every game and converting on 30.4 percent of their power-play opportunities.
LEADING THE WAY
The Panthers lead all NHL teams in goals (118), goals per game (4.72), and shots per game (38.6) at home this season. Their 118 goals are the seventh-most by any NHL team over their first 25 home games in NHL history. Jonathan Huberdeau leads all NHL skaters in assists and points (8-32-40) on home ice, and Aaron Ekblad paces all league blueliners in points (10-17-27) at home.
POWER KILL
Aleksander Barkov’s shorthanded goal Jan. 27 vs. VGK marked Florida’s seventh SHG of the season, the most of any NHL team. The goal also represented his fourth SHG of 2021-22, matching Gustav Nyquist for the league lead. Over Florida’s eight-game home win streak, they have scored 4 SHGs while allowing just 4 power-play goals against.
CATS AND SHARKS
The Panthers and Sharks face off tonight for the first time since the 2019-20, where Florida swept the two-game season series outscoring San Jose 10-
- Florida owns an 8-3-1 record over San Jose since 2014-15.
HUBY SNACKS
Jonathan Huberdeau notched his league-leading 43rd assist of the season Jan. 27 vs. VGK. His 59 points (16-43-59) tied for the most of any NHLer through games played Jan. 27. Huberdeau has produced at least one point in all but nine of Florida’s games this season. Florida’s representative at the upcoming 2022 NHL All-Star Game sits tied for ninth-most power-play points (2-16-18) among league skaters, and he leads Florida with 12 multi-point games this season. Since Dec. 1, 2021, Huberdeau leads all NHLers with 27 assists and 36 points (9-27-36).
BARKOV COUNTY
Panthers Captain Aleksander Barkov logged two points (1-1-2) Jan. 27 at SEA. His goal came shorthanded, his fourth of the season, and marked his 200th NHL goal and 500th NHL point. Florida’s franchise leader in goals scored became the first Panthers skater to reach 200 goals and the second to reach 500 points, following Jonathan Huberdeau. Surpassing the 500-point mark in his 560th NHL game, Barkov became the fourth-fastest Finnishborn player to record 500 NHL points, following Jari Kurri (356 GP), Teemu Selanne (384 GP), and Tomas Sandstrom (501 GP). Barkov’s assist Jan. 23 at SEA marked the 300th helper of his career, becoming the second Panthers skater in club history to reach the mark. His 19 goals (19-17-36) this season rank second on Florida, and his five power-play goals are tied with Sam Bennett for most on the club. The native of Tampere, Finland has posted at least one point in 24 of his 31 games this season.
EK’S GON’ GIVE IT TO YA
Aaron Ekblad notched two assists for the second consecutive game Jan. 25 at WPG, for his team-leading eighth multi-assist performance this season.
He has produced multiple points in five of his last 11 games (1-12-13). His +27 rating this season ranks tied for second among league defensemen. The
Windsor, Ontario native ranks third among league blueliners in goals (10) and owns the fifth-most points (10-29-39) among NHL defensemen.
He notched three assists (0-3-3) Jan. 15 vs. CBJ, his fifth three-point outing of the season, matching Brian Campbell (5, 2011-12) for most three-point
performances in a season in club history.
BENNY AND THE CATS
Sam Bennett registered his fourth multi-goal game of the season Jan. 27 vs. VGK (2-0-2). The tallies marked his team-leading 19th and 20th goals of the season, surpassing his previous career high of 18 goals (2015-16). Bennett has scored at least one goal in seven of his past nine games (10-3-13).
His four-game goal streak Jan. 14-20 was the longest by a Panthers skater this season, and he is tied for the club lead with 5 power-play goals.
FINNISH PHENOM
Anton Lundell notched an assist for the second consecutive game Jan. 27 vs. VGK, producing three points (1-2-3) over his past two games. His 27 points (10-17-27) this season are tied with Jonathan Huberdeau (13-14-27, 2012-13) for most points by a Florida rookie through their first 40 games in club history. Lundell tallied his 10th goal of the season Jan. 25 at WPG, becoming the first Panthers rookie to tally at least 10 goals since Aaron Ekblad (12, 2014-15). With eight points (3-5-8) over his past nine games, Lundell ranks tied for third among league rookies points and fourth in goals. All 10 of Lundell’s goals have come at even strength, the second-most EVG among NHL rookies. The native of Espoo, Finland leads all NHL forwards with 45 takeaways.
THE DUKE OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Anthony Duclair’s 18 goals (18-16-34) rank third on Florida. 15 of his 18 goals have come at even strength, tied for the most on Florida this season.
Duclair has amassed nine points (4-5-9) over his past eight contests. His +26 rating is fourth-highest among NHL forwards. His +6 rating against DAL on Jan. 14 tied a club record for highest plus-minus rating in one game. The native of Point-Claire, QC has amassed 66 points (28-38-66) over 79 career games with Florida.
HOME IS WHERE THE ‘HART IS
Sam Reinhart has posted six points (1-5-6) over his past five games. Reinhart matched his career high with three assists (0-3-3) Jan. 20 at EDM, his third three-assist outing of his career and his second this season with Florida. His seven multi-assist games this season are tied for the second-most on Florida. He recorded three points (2-1-3) Jan. 11 vs. VAN, his first multi-goal game for FLA. The West Vancouver, BC native has produced 14 points (2-12-14) over his past 11 contests. Reinhart’s 11 power-play points this season rank third on Florida.
MARCH OF THE PANTHERS
Mason Marchment scored a goal for the second consecutive game Jan. 27 vs. VGK and led Florida with seven hits. He recorded a career high three points (2-1-3) and six shots on goal Jan. 25 at WPG, his first career multi-goal game. His five goals and 10 assists (5-10-15) this season are both career highs, and he has registered 46 hits over 19 games played in 2021-22.
AGENT CARTER
Carter Verhaeghe scored his 15th goal of the season Jan. 25 at WPG. He has produced five goals (5-1-6) over his past eight games. Verhaeghe notched his 19th assist of the season Jan. 18 at CGY, surpassing his previous career high of 18 helpers from last season. Verhaeghe logged his third two-goal game (2-0-2) of the season and registered a career-high eight shots on goal Jan. 15 vs. CBJ. All 15 of Verhaeghe’s goals this season have come at even strength, tied for the most even-strength tallies on the club.
YOU’RE ON THE CASE, BOBROVSKY
Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves Jan. 25 at WPG to earn his 21st win of the season (21-4-3). His 21 wins are the most by a Florida goaltender through their first 30 appearances of a season in club history. Bobrovsky stopped all 40 EDM shots Jan. 20 for his 35th career shutout. Bobrovsky’s nine-game point streak (8-0-1) from Dec. 29-Jan. 23 marked the third instance of a FLA goaltender earning at least one point over nine consecutive appearances.
RETURN OF THE MACK
MacKenzie Weegar has logged 25 points (3-22-25) over 44 games this season. He leads Florida with 94 blocked shots and 57 takeaways, ranking second on the team with 114 hits. Weegar matched his career high with 4 points (1-3-4) Jan. 15 vs. CBJ, becoming the 2nd defenseman in club history to record multiple 4-point games, joining Bryan McCabe. Weegar’s goal came shorthanded, the first of his career, and marked his 100th NHL point, becoming the 11th defenseman in franchise history to surpass the 100-point mark.
