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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.
- 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: Eric Brogna
Tonight’s Hero Among Us is United States Army veteran, Eric Brogna. Eric’s service from 1989-1996 included deployments to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait in support of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. Eric currently plays for the Panthers Warriors Hockey Program which is dedicated to injured and disabled U.S. Military Veterans who have served our country and play the sport of hockey.
50/50 RAFFLE
A portion of tonight’s proceeds will benefit Movember.com. 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 5, Capitals 4 – Nov. 30 – FLA Live Arena
FLA Goals: Thornton (2), Lomberg (2), Luostarinen (7-SHG), Bennett (8-PPG), Reinhart (5-PPG)
WSH Goals: McMichael (3), Malenstyn (1), Eller (2), Jensen (3)
FLA Goalie: Bobrovsky (W) – 23 Saves
WSH Goalie: Samsonov (L) – 46 Saves
FLA Shots: 51
WSH Shots: 27
Notes: FLA logged a season-high 51 shots, including 27 in the 3rd period…Jonathan Huberdeau and Aaron Ekblad each produced three assists…
Ryan Lomberg recorded his first career multi-point game (1-1-2)…Eetu Luostarinen scored his first career shorthanded goal and added an assist (1-1-
2)…Joe Thornton tallied his 2nd goal of the season, tying Mark Recchi for 12th-most points in NHL history…Sergei Bobrovsky improved his record at
FLA Live Arena this season to 8-0-0…FLA PP: 2-4, FLA PK: 2-2
BAPTIST HEALTH INJURY REPORT
- F Noel Acciari | Games Missed: 22
- D Markus Nutivaara | Games Missed: 13
- F Mason Marchment | Games Missed: 10
- D Olli Juolevi | Games Missed: 7
- F Aleksander Barkov | Games Missed: 6
- F Anthony Duclair | Games Missed: 3
- D Gustav Forsling | Games Missed: 1
Total Man Games Lost Due to Injury: 102
RECENT TRANSACTIONS: - Nov. 29: F Aleksi Heponiemi and D Matt Kiersted recalled from Charlotte (AHL)
- Nov. 28: D Gustav Forsling placed on IR | F Aleksi Heponiemi loaned to Charlotte (AHL)
- Nov. 27: F Aleksi Heponiemi recalled from Charlotte (AHL) | F Aleksander Barkov placed on IR retroactive to Nov. 16
- Nov. 26: F Ryan Lomberg re-signed to a two-year contract extension
PANTHERS vs. SABRES
ALL-TIME vs. BUF: 47-44-4-8
ALL-TIME HOME vs. BUF: 27-19-1-3
2019-20 vs. BUF: 0-2-1
COMEBACK CATS
The Panthers scored four unanswered goals in the third period against the Capitals Nov. 30 to overcome a three-goal deficit and win, 5-4. The comeback marked the fourth time in franchise history that Florida erased a three-goal, third-period deficit (March 11, 2021 at CBJ, Nov. 12, 2019 at BOS, Feb. 10, 2009 vs. TOR). The Cats’ four-goal third period marked the third time this season they have scored four times in a period. Sam Reinhart capped the comeback with his first power-play marker as a Panther with 15 seconds remaining in the game.
TILTING THE ICE
Florida recorded a season-high 51 shots Nov. 30 vs. WSH, the 12th time in club history the Cats have logged 51+ shots in a regular season game. They out-shot WSH 27-2 in the third period, marking the fourth time in club history the Panthers recorded 27+ shots in a period. Panthers skaters have recorded a season-high six shots in a game nine times this season: Bennett three times; Vatrano twice; Barkov, Ekblad, Huberdeau, and Montour once each.
HOME SWEET HOME
The Panthers win Nov. 30 vs. WSH marked their league-leading 12th home win of the season (12-1-0). Florida has tallied a league-leading 56 goals and 397 shots on home ice this season, scoring at least four goals in 11 of their 13 contests at FLA Live Arena. The Cats rank among the top three teams in scoring in the first period (19, 1st), second period (16, 3rd), third period (18, T-1st) and overtime (3, T-1st) on home ice this season.
THAT’S MINE
Florida leads all NHL teams with 256 takeaways this season. MacKenzie Weegar leads Florida and ranks second among NHL skaters with 33 takeaways. Weegar logged six takeaways Nov. 30 vs. WSH, tied for the most takeaways in a single game by any NHL skater in 2021-22.
PLAY THE HITS
Florida logged 35 hits Nov. 30 vs. WSH, the fourth time this season they have posted 35+ hits in a game. They rank fourth among NHL teams with 576 hits in 2021-22. Radko Gudas leads the team and ranks second among NHLers with 96 hits.
JONNY B. GOOD
Jonathan Huberdeau notched three assists Nov. 30 vs. WSH, his second three-point performance of the campaign (2-1-3, Oct. 23 at PHI). Huberdeau leads FLA with 16 assists and 23 points (7-16-23). He has recorded at least one point in 17 of FLA’s 22 games this season, and he is tied for the team lead with seven power-play points (1-5-7). The 28-year-old is FLA’s franchise leader for assists (346) and points (521), and his 613 games played are tied with Radek Dvorak for second-most in club history.
MOST GAMES PLAYED — PANTHERS HISTORY
- Stephen Weiss — 654
T-2. Radek Dvorak — 613
T-2. Jonathan Huberdeau — 613
EK’S GON’ GIVE IT TO YA
Aaron Ekblad tied his career high for assists in a game with three helpers Nov. 30 vs. WSH, marking his 20th career multi-assist game. He scored his sixth career overtime goal, his 20th career game-winning goal, and added an assist Nov. 24 vs. PHI. His six career OT-GWG’s are the third-most in FLA history. Ekblad’s 20 points (6-14-20) this season are tied for third-most among NHL defensemen, and his six goals are tied for the third-most among league blueliners. Thirteen of his points (5-8-13) have come at even strength, tied for the most among league defensemen. He has produced a point in six of his past eight games (2-8-10). Ekblad’s six goals scored this season have all been tallied at FLA Live Arena. His +18 rating is the third-highest among NHL defensemen, and he leads the team with 25:20 time on ice per game and 69 shots on goal.
YOU’RE ON THE CASE, BOBROVSKY
Sergei Bobrovsky earned his 10th win of the season Nov. 30 vs. WSH to improve to 8-0-0 at FLA Live Arena in 2021-22, becoming the the first goaltender in Panthers history to win each of his first eight decisions on home ice to start the season. He was the only goaltender in club history with points in each of his first 10 or more decisions in a season. With his 35-save win Nov. 20 vs. MIN, he became the second goaltender in club history to earn at least one point in 10 consecutive decisions (Roberto Luongo, 9-0-1 in 2015-16). Bobrovsky’s .930 save percentage ranks sixth among goaltenders with at least 14 games played this season. He has won nine straight decisions at FLA Live Arena dating back to May 8 vs. TBL.
A JUMBO ACHIEVEMENT
Joe Thornton tallied his second goal of the season Nov. 30 vs. WSH. His goal represented his 1,533rd NHL point, tying Mark Recchi for 12th-most points in NHL history. Thornton has produced a point in each of his past two games (1-1-2).
MOST CAREER POINTS — NHL HISTORY - Ray Bourque – 1,579
T-12. Mark Recchi – 1,533
T-12. Joe Thornton – 1,533 - Paul Coffey – 1,531
CATS AND SABRES
Tonight, the Panthers and Sabres face off for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Since 2017-18, Florida owns a 7-3-1 record against Buffalo, including 4-1-0 at home. Sam Reinhart is expected to play in his first game against his former club tonight. Reinhart amassed 295 points (134-161-295) over 454 games with Buffalo from 2014-15 to 2020-21.
SAM’S NEW CLUB
Sam Reinhart scored with 15 seconds remaining in the third period to complete Florida’s four-goal, third-period comeback Nov. 30 vs. WSH. The tally was Reinhart’s first power-play goal as a Panther. He has registered two goals (2-0-2) over his past three games, and sits tied for fifth among FLA forwards this season with 13 points (5-8-13).
RETURN OF THE MACK
MacKenzie Weegar notched an assist for the third consecutive game and logged six takeaways Nov. 30 vs. WSH. His six takeaways were tied for the most takeaways in a single game by any NHL skater in 2021-22. He has produced six assists (0-6-6) over his past seven games. His 12 assists this season (0-12-12) are tied for second-most among FLA defensemen. The 27-year-old native of Ottawa, Ontario ranks second on FLA with 66 hits this season and he leads the team with 48 blocked shots. He leads the team with 33 takeaways, the second-most of any NHL skater this season.
BENNY AND THE CATS
Sam Bennett scored his team-leading third power-play goal and logged six hits Nov. 30 vs. WSH. Bennett leads FLA forwards with 64 shots on goal and 35 hits this season. He has amassed 28 points (14-14-28) over 28 total regular season games as a Panther. His three game-winning goals are tied with Eetu Luostarinen for the most on the Panthers this season. Seven of his eight goals this season have been scored at FLA Live Arena, tied for most home goals on Florida.
THE LOMBERGHINI
Ryan Lomberg recorded his first career multi-point game (1-1-2) Nov. 30 vs. WSH. He leads FLA with 21 PIM this season, and has posted a careerhigh five points (2-3-5). He ranks third among FLA forwards with 34 hits.
ST. PATRIC
Patric Hornqvist notched an assist on Ryan Lomberg’s goal Nov. 30 vs. WSH. He has produced two points (1-1-2) over his last two games, scoring his third goal of the season Nov. 27 vs. SEA. All three of Hornqvist’s goals this season have come in the first period at FLA Live Arena. He has produced 11 points (3-8-11) over 22 games in 2021-22, including eight points (3-5-8) over 13 home games.
AGENT CARTER
Carter Verhaeghe scored his seventh goal of the season Nov. 26 at WSH. He has tallied a goal in four of his past seven games (4-0-4), and he has logged seven points (4-3-7) over his past 10 games. He has produced 16 points (7-9-16) over 22 games and leads FLA forwards in total even-strength time on ice (332:50). His 15 even-strength points (7-8-15) are tied for the club lead.
WELCOME TO THE GUD LIFE
Radko Gudas leads FLA with 96 hits this season. He is 31 hits shy of surpassing Roman Polak (2,024) for the most hits by a Czech Republic-born player in NHL history. Gudas ranks second on FLA with 35 blocked shots.
ET TU, EETU?
Eetu Luostarinen scored his first career shorthanded goal and added an assist for his second career multi-point performance Nov. 30 vs. WSH. Luostarinen’s eight points (7-1-8) match his career high from 2020-21 and he is tied for the team lead with three game-winning goals.
