JAN. 19, 2021 vs. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
BB&T Center | 7 P.M.
Television: Fox Sports Florida
Radio: 790 WAXY | 640 WMEN | 100.3 WCTH | 107.9/1370 WZTA | SIRIUSXM CH. 222/Streaming 932
PANTHERS vs. BLACKHAWKS
ALL-TIME vs. CHI: 14-18-3-7
ALL-TIME HOME vs. CHI: 7-9-1-4
STREAKS: FLA has earned points in each of its last six games against CHI (3-0-3)…FLA has earned points in each of its last three home games against CHI (1-0-2)
2020-21 vs. CHI: 1-0-0
LAST HOME WIN vs. CHI: Jan. 17, 2021 vs. CHI (5-2 W)
TEAM STATS
| FLORIDA (1-0-0) | CHICAGO (0-3-0) | |
| GOALS FOR | 5 (T-23rd) | 5 (T-23rd) |
| GOALS AGAINST | 2 (31st) | 15 (T-2nd) |
| POWER PLAY % | 25.0 (T-10th) | 30.0 (T-7th) |
| PENALTY KILL % | 66.7 (T-24th) | 72.7 (20th) |
| SHOTS FOR PER-GAME | 29.0 (T-20th) | 29.0 (T-20th) |
| SHOTS AGAINST PER-GAME | 27.0 (23rd) | 33.0 (7th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 48.1 (21st) | 50.5 (12th) |
| FACEOFF WIN % | 53.3 (8th) | 48.5 (17th) |
CATS STATS
- Jonathan Huberdeau’s multi-point (1-2-3) performance vs. CHI on Jan. 17 was his 67th multi-point game at home as a Panther, surpassing Olli Jokinen for most in franchise history. Jokinen had done so 66 times. (Per NHL Stats)
- Keith Yandle tallied his 100th NHL goal, Jan. 17 vs. CHI
- Eetu Luostarinen scored his first NHL goal and added an assist (1-1-2), Jan. 17 vs. CHI
- Patric Hornqivst produced two points (1-1-2) in his Panthers debut
- Jonathan Huberdeau recorded three points (1-2-3)Jan. 17 vs. CHI
- Radko Gudas posted an assist in his Panthers debut Jan. 17 vs. CHI
- Through 14 career games vs. CHI, Jonathan Huberdeau has registered 12 points (2-10-12)
- Over 15 career games vs. CHI, Aleksander Barkov has registered 10 points (1-9-10)
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
– Jan. 13: D Kevin Connauton agreed to terms on a one-year contract, F Grigori Denisenko, D Chase Priskie, F Cole Schwindt, F Scott Wilson loaned to Syracuse (AHL)
– Jan. 11: D Noah Juulsen claimed off waivers from MTL
– Jan. 9: D Gustav Forsling claimed off waivers from CAR
FLA-CHI CONNECTIONS
- FLA forward Anthony Duclair played 23 games for CHI (2017-18), recording eight points (2-6-8)
- FLA defenseman Gustav Forsling played all 122 games of his NHL career for CHI (2016-17 to 2018-19), notching 27 points (8-19-27)
- FLA forward Vinnie Hinostroza is a native of Chicago, Ill., and was selected by CHI in the sixth round (169th overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft. He played 106 games for CHI (2015-16 to 2017-18), posting 39 points (13-26-39)
- FLA Head Coach Joel Quenneville served as Head Coach of CHI for 11 seasons (2008-09 to 2018-19), winning three Stanley Cup Championships and owning a 452-249-96 regular season coaching record.
- FLA Assistant Coach Andrew Brunette played 78 games for CHI (2011-12), recording 27 points (12-15-27)
- FLA Assistant Coach Ulf Samuelsson served as an Assistant Coach for CHI for two seasons (2017-18 to 2018-19)
- FLA Senior Advisor to the General Manager Rick Dudley served five seasons (2004-05 to 2008-09) for CHI as Director of Player Personnel and Assistant General Manager
- FLA Director of Player Personnel Bryan McCabe played 79 games for CHI (1999-00), posting 25 points (6-19-25)
- FLA Chief Commercial Officer Shawn Thornton played 31 games for CHI (2002-03 to 2005-06), recording three points (2-1-3) and 70 PIM
- FLA Director of Hockey Operations & Salary Cap Management Braden Birch was originally selected by CHI in the sixth round (179th overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft
- CHI defenseman Connor Murphy’s father Gord Murphy played six seasons for FLA (1993-94 to 1998-99), posting 142 points (42-100-142) over 410 games and served as an assistant coach for four seasons (2010-11 to 2013-14)
- CHI forward Brandon Pirri appeared in 122 games for FLA over three seasons (2013-14 to 2015-16), amassing 62 points (40-22-62)
- CHI forward Lucas Wallmark played seven games for FLA (2019-20), posting two points (1-1-2)
- FLA Goaltending Coach Robb Tallas appeared in 12 games for CHI (2000-01), posting a 2-7-0 record
CHASING FRANCHISE HISTORY
| Franchise Goals | Franchise Assists | Franchise Points |
| 1. Olli Jokinen (188) | 1. Jonathan Huberdeau (291) | 1. Jonathan Huberdeau (440) |
| 2. Scott Mellanby (157) | 2. Aleksander Barkov (253) | 2. Olli Jokinen (419) |
| 3. Aleksander Barkov (155) | 3. Stephen Weiss (249) | 3. Aleksander Barkov (408) |
| 4. Pavel Bure (152) | 4. Olli Jokinen (231) | 4. Stephen Weiss (394) |
| 5. Jonathan Huberdeau (149) | 5. Robert Svehla (229) | 5. Scott Mellanby (354) |
PANTHERS LEADERS
Games Played: 19 Players (1)
Goals: Huberdeau/Luostarinen/Hornqvist/Yandle/Ekblad (1)
Assists: Huberdeau (2)
Points: Huberdeau (3)
Power-Play Goals: Huberdeau (1)
Power-Play Points: Huberdeau/Barkov/Hornqvist (1)
Shorthanded Goals: –
Shorthanded Points: –
Shots: Ekblad/Gudas (4)
PIM: Huberdeau/Yandle/Stralman (2)
+/-: Huberdeau/Luostarinen/Hornqvist/Yandle/Gudas (+2)
Faceoff Win %: Barkov (72.7)
Blocked Shots: Barkov/Forsling/Luostarinen (2)
Hits: Gudas (3)
TOI/GP: Ekblad (24:47)
PP TOI/GP: Yandle/Ekblad (3:52)
SH TOI/GP: Wennberg (2:53)
Wins: Driedger (1)
Shutouts: –
MILESTONE WATCH
Ryan Lomberg…1 Goal Away…1st NHL Goal
Riley Stillman…1 Goal Away…1st NHL Goal
Brett Connolly…2 Goals Away…100th NHL Goal
Brett Connolly…3 Games Away…500th NHL Game
Radko Gudas…5 Assists Away…100th NHL Game
RECENT MILESTONES
Eetu Luostarinen…1st NHL goal…Jan. 17 vs. CHI
Keith Yandle…100th NHL goal…Jan. 17 vs. CHI
TONIGHT AT BB&T CENTER
- Tonight, fans will be able to give back to the Florida Panthers Foundation through the 50/50 raffle. Fans at BB&T Center can purchase 50/50 raffle tickets at select kiosks throughout the arena or online for fans who are within a 75-mile radius of the game at FlaPanthers5050.com and in the Florida Panthers mobile application. Ticket prices include: 5 for $10, 20 for $20, 80 for $40 and 300 for $100.
- Tonight is ‘Truly Tuesday’ at BB&T Center. Fans can purchase 12 oz Truly Hard Seltzer cans for $5 at select concession stands and bars and are available through mobile ordering.
- The BB&T Center is the first National Hockey League Building to Achieve Well Health-Safety Certification. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all new and existing building and space types focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment now and into the future. The Florida Panthers & BB&T Center guests can expect:
- WELL Certified and improved cleaning procedures throughout the building
- Routine maintenance and improved air filtration through arena
- Emergency response plan and protocols
- Robust safety plans for employee health and wellness
PANTHERS COMMUNITY HEROES
- City Furniture Military Hero: Son Vo
Tonight’s Hero Among Us is Son Vo. Son Grew up in Miami and graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point in 1992. He went on to serve as a United States Army aviation officer. During his time in the military, he flew scout and attack helicopters logging over 3000 hours and 500 hours in combat and was awarded 2 Bronze Stars.
- BB&T (Now Truist) Territory Teammate: Jahmila Boswell
GREAT MOMENTS IN PANTHERS HISTORY
Jan. 19. 2019: Aaron Ekblad recorded his 62nd career goal in a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators on the road. Ekblad passed Robert Svehla for most goals by a defenseman in franchise history.
