JAN. 27, 2022 VS. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
FLA LIVE ARENA | 7:00 P.M. ET
Television: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: 560 WQAM (DADE/BROWARD); 850 WFTL (PALM BEACH); 100.3 WCTH (FLORIDA KEYS), SIRIUSXM 222/APP & STREAMING 932
TONIGHT AT FLA LIVE ARENA
- Tonight is Thirsty Thursday at FLA Live Arena. Fans can purchase and enjoy discounted Yuengling, Yuengling Flight, Corona and other domestic products at all concession stands.
- Tonight we celebrate Military Appreciation Night at FLA Live Arena and welcome more than 500 active and retired military veterans to the game through Vet Tix. Active and retired military personnel can sign up for Vet Tix at VetTix.org to receive complimentary Panthers tickets to future games.
- Florida Panthers players will be wearing exclusive military jerseys during warm-ups. Select autographed, warm-up worn jerseys will be available at Inside the Boards for purchase. Pantherland and FLA Team Shop will also have various military Panthers merchandise including hats, shirts and more available for purchase.
- Prior to the game, fans can join the organization in writing letters to troops overseas at a table on the JetBlue Tarmac at FLA Live Arena.
- Fans can support and participate is with the Florida Panthers Foundation Baby Product Drive with UKG from 5 p.m. to 7:15 p.m on JetBlue Tarmac. Items collected from this drive will benefit 22 expectant military mothers and additional military families across South Florida through partnerships with Soldiers’ Angels and the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center.
- 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: John Moran
Tonight’s Hero Among Us is WWII and Korean War veteran, John Moran. John served in the US Marine Corps for a total of five years. He was deployed to Iwo Jima during WWII and Inchon during the Korean War. He is the recipient of the WWII Victory Medal and Korean 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! Tonight, fans can purchase 50/50 raffle tickets in the Weekend Home Games Jackpot and one lucky winner will be selected during the third period of tonight’s game. 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 5, Jets 3 – Jan. 25 – Canada Life Centre
FLA Goals: Marchment (3,4), Lundell (10), Verhaeghe (15), Bennett (18)
WPG Goals: Stastny (9), Connor (23), Dubois (18-PPG),
FLA Goalie: Bobrovsky (W) – 32 Saves
WPG Goalie: Hellebuyck (L) – 27 Saves
FLA Shots: 32
WPG Shots: 35
Notes: Mason Marchment recorded career highs with 2 goals, 3 points (2-1-3) and 6 SOG…Aaron Ekblad notched 2 assists for the 2nd consecutive
game (0-4 4)…Anthony Duclair posted an assist, extending his point streak to 4 games (2-2-4)…Sam Reinhart logged 2 assists…Anton Lundell
registered 2 points (1-1-2)…FLA PP: 0-4, FLA PK: 2-3
BAPTIST HEALTH INJURY REPORT
- F Noel Acciari | Games Missed: 43
- D Markus Nutivaara | Games Missed: 34
- G Jonas Johansson | Games Missed: 7
- D Gustav Forsling | Games Missed: 4
- D Olli Juolevi | Games Missed: 4
- F Patric Hornqvist | Games Missed: 4
Total Man Games Lost Due to Injury: 212
RECENT TRANSACTIONS: - Jan. 25: Chase Priskie recalled to active roster from Taxi Squad
- Jan. 21: D Chase Priskie reassigned from Charlotte (AHL) to Taxi Squad, G Evan Fitzpatrick reassigned to Charlotte (AHL)
- Jan. 20: F Maxim Mamin and D Matt Kiersted recalled to active roster
PANTHERS vs. GOLDEN KNIGHTS
ALL-TIME vs. VGK: 2-3-0-1
ALL-TIME HOME vs. VGK: 2-1-0-1
2019-20 vs. VGK: 0-2-0
CATS STATS - Chase Priskie’s +4 rating Jan. 25 at WPG is tied for the highest single-game plus-minus rating by a Panthers rookie in club history.
HOME SWEET HOME
Tonight, the Panthers return to FLA Live Arena where the Cats own a league-best 21-3-0 record on home ice. Florida has won each of their past seven
home games since Dec. 29, outscoring their opponents 45-15 at home over that span. The Panthers lead all NHL teams in goals (114), goals per game
(4.75), and shots per game (38.9) at home this season. Jonathan Huberdeau leads all NHL skaters in assists and points (8-31-39) on home ice, and
Aaron Ekblad paces all league blueliners in points (10-17-27) at home.
GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES
With his career-high three-point (2-1-3) performance Jan. 25 at WPG, Mason Marchment became the 11th Panthers skater to produce three points in a
game this season, the second-most behind PIT (12) among NHL teams. He was also the 12th Panthers skater to score multiple goals in one game in
2021-22, tied for the most of any NHL team. Three different Panthers (Barkov, Bennett, Duclair) are tied for the team lead with 18 goals, the most
players with at least 18 tallies of any NHL team.
Florida Panthers: Media Notes
CATS AND GOLDEN KNIGHTS
The Panthers and Golden Knights face off tonight for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Florida has won two of their three total matchups against
Vegas at FLA Live Arena. Jonathan Huberdeau (1-6-7, 6GP) and Aleksander Barkov (2-5-7, 5GP) have both amassed seven total points in their
careers against Vegas.
HUBY SNACKS
Jonathan Huberdeau produced three points (1-2-3) Jan. 23 at SEA, his seventh game this season with at least three points and the 43rd such
performance of his career, the most in franchise history. He has produced at least one point in all but nine of Florida’s games this season. The native of
Saint-Jerome, Quebec, leads all NHLers with 42 assists and his 58 points (16-42-58) are tied for second among league skaters. Florida’s representative
at the upcoming 2022 NHL All-Star Game sits tied for seventh-most power-play points (2-16-18) among league skaters. He leads Florida with 12 multipoint games this season. Since Dec. 1, 2021, Huberdeau leads all NHLers with 26 assists and 35 points (9-26-35).
BARKOV COUNTY
Panthers Captain Aleksander Barkov logged two points (1-1-2) Jan. 23 at SEA. His assist marked the 300th helper of his career, becoming the second
Panthers skater in club history to reach the mark behind Jonathan Huberdeau. Barkov scored the game-deciding goal in the shootout Jan. 21 at VAN.
The goal was his first in the shootout this season and his eighth career game-deciding shootout goal, the seventh-most in club history. Currently sitting
at 499 career points (199-300-499), Florida’s franchise leader in goals scored would be the second Panther to reach 500 points, and the 12th Finlandborn NHLer in league history to reach the mark. Barkov’s 18 goals this season are tied for the team lead, and his five power-play goals are tied with
Sam Bennett for most on Florida. The native of Tampere, Finland has posted at least one point in 23 of his 30 games this season, and he is one of
three NHL skaters this season with at least three shorthanded goals.
EK’S GON’ GIVE IT TO YA
Aaron Ekblad notching 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 10 games (1-12-13). Ekblad ranks third among NHLers in total time on ice (1,063:26), skating over 25
minutes in each of his past four games. His +26 rating this season ranks second among league defensemen. The Windsor, Ontario native ranks third
among league blueliners in goals (10) and is tied for fourth-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.
THE DUKE OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Anthony Duclair recorded an assist Jan. 25 at WPG, his fourth straight game with at least one point (2-2-4). His 18 goals (18-16-34) are tied for the
most on the club. Duclair has amassed nine points (4-5-9) over his past seven contests. His +25 rating is second-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 78 career games with Florida. 15 of his 18 goals this season have come at even strength, tied for the most even-strength goals on the team.
HOME IS WHERE THE ‘HART IS
Sam Reinhart logged two assists Jan. 25 at WPG. He has posted six points (1-5-6) over his past four 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 10 contests. Reinhart’s 11 power-play points this season rank third on Florida.
BENNY AND THE CATS
Sam Bennett scored his 18th goal of the season Jan. 25 at WPG, matching his career high for goals scored in one season (18, 2015-16). His 18 tallies
are tied for most on Florida. Bennett has scored at least one goal in five of his past six games (7-2-9). 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. Bennett recorded his 3rd career hat trick and his
second this season with Florida Jan. 14 vs. DAL, matching his career high with four points (3-1-4). He became the eighth different player in Panthers
history to post multiple hat tricks in one season.
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 seven 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.
FINNISH PHENOM
Anton 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). Lundell’s 26 points (10-16-26) this season are tied for the 10th-most by a Panthers rookie in club history. The 20-year-old scored his 2nd
career shootout goal Jan. 21 at VAN, and produced his second career two-goal game Jan. 15 vs. CBJ and logged a career-high eight shots on goal.
With seven points (3-4-7) over his past eight games, Lundell ranks tied for third among league rookies in goals and points. 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 42 takeaways.
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 43 games this season. He leads Florida with 91 blocked shots and 57 takeaways, ranking
second on the team with 112 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.
