FEB. 24, 2021 vs. DALLAS STARS
BB&T Center | 5 P.M.
Television: Fox Sports Florida
Radio: 99.9 FM WKIS HD-2 | 640 WMEN | 100.3 WCTH | 107.9/1370 WZTA | SIRIUSXM CH. 221/STREAMING 932
PANTHERS vs. STARS
ALL-TIME vs. DAL: 18-17-3-1
ALL-TIME HOME vs. DAL: 9-10-1-1
STREAKS: FLA has won each of its last two home games against DAL
2020-21 vs. DAL: 1-0-0
LAST HOME WIN vs. DAL: Feb. 22, 2021 (3-1 W)
TEAM STATS
| FLORIDA (12-3-2) | DALLAS (5-4-4) | |
| GOALS FOR | 58 (T-10th) | 41 (T-25th) |
| GOALS AGAINST | 47 (T-19th) | 35 (29th) |
| POWER PLAY % | 28.6 (8th) | 32.7 (4th) |
| PENALTY KILL % | 79.6 (14th) | 79.3 (16th) |
| SHOTS FOR PER-GAME | 33.5 (2nd) | 27.6 (27th) |
| SHOTS AGAINST PER-GAME | 30.4 (12th) | 29.3 (19th) |
| 5-on-5 SHOT ATTEMPT % | 52.7 (7th) | 51.0 (10th) |
| FACEOFF WIN % | 49.0 (20th) | 49.2 (19th) |
CATS STATS
- On Feb. 22, Florida earned a win in the first of three games this week against DAL. The Panthers have won each of their last two matchups against the Stars and own a 3-1-0 mark over their last four home games against them.
- Through Florida’s last three contests against the Stars, Jonathan Huberdeau has registered six points (1-5-6) and Aleksander Barkov has produced five points (3-2-5). Both Sergei Bobrovsky and Chris Driedger have earned wins in each of Florida’s last two games against DAL.
- The Panthers own a 12-3-2 record over the club’s first 17 games. Entering its 18th game of the season tonight with 26 points, Florida’s franchise record for points accumulated over its first 20 games of a season stands at 30 points (12-2-6), set in the 1996-97 season.
- Heading into tonight’s contest, the Panthers own a 6-2-1 record on home ice and have won three of their last four home games. Jonathan Huberdeau leads the Cats with 13 points (4-9-13) registered at BB&T Center. Huberdeau, Aaron Ekblad, Patric Hornqvist and Carter Verhaeghe have each registered a team-best four goals at home.
- With a 2-1 win over DAL on Feb. 22, the Panthers improved to a 5-0-0 record following a loss (Feb. 20 at DET, 2-1 L).
- FLA registered a season-high 52 shots on goal on Feb. 22 vs. DAL, marking the highest shot total in a game for all NHL teams this season.
- Florida registered 29 shots on goal in the second period of their matchup with DAL, setting a new franchise record for shots in a period, passing the previous mark of 28 (2nd period, Oct. 20, 2005 vs. WSH). The Cats have recorded season-highs for shots in each of their last three games amassing 130 shots on goal.
- Keith Yandle has recorded five points (1-4-5) over his last four games. He tallied FLA’s GWG on Feb. 22 vs. DAL. The owner of the NHL’s longest active consecutive games played streak, Yandle is expected to tie Steve Larmer for the third-longest such streak in NHL history tonight by reaching his 884th consecutive game played. Yandle’s streak began on March 26, 2009.
- Aleksander Barkov enters tonight’s game with eight points (3-5-8) over his last five games. Barkov posted a season-high three-point effort (1-2-3) on Feb. 19 at DET, his sixth multi-point games this season.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded multi-point performances in three of his last five games, amassing seven points (3-4-7) in that span. The fastest Panther to reach the 20-point mark in franchise history, Huberdeau leads the Cats in points (23) and assists (16), while tied for the team lead in even-strength points (14) and power-play points (9).
- Aaron Ekblad’s sixth goal of the season on Feb. 22 vs. DAL surpassed his goal total for the 2019-20 season (5G in 67 GP). The 25-year-old blueliner has scored at least five goals in each of his seven NHL seasons. His six goals lead all Panthers defensemen.
- Panthers goaltenders Sergei Bobrovsky (5-2-1) and Chris Driedger (7-1-1) have each registered at least five wins this season. Driedger has earned wins in each of his last four starts and has posted a .947 save percentage over his last two starts.
- Anthony Duclair has produced four points (2-2-4) over his last five games. Over the five-game span, Duclair has logged 16 shots on goal.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
– Feb. 22: D Riley Stillman reassigned from SYR (AHL) to FLA Taxi Squad, F Scott Wilson reassigned to SYR (AHL)
– Feb. 17: D Gustav Forsling activated from IR, F Noel Acciari placed on IR
FLA-DAL CONNECTIONS
- FLA defenseman Kevin Connauton played 44 games for DAL (2013-14 to 2014-15), producing 10 points (1-9-10).
- FLA goaltender Philippe Desrosiers was selected by DAL in the second round (54th overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft.
- DAL defenseman Mark Pysyk played 292 games (2016-17 to 2019-20) for FLA, registering 62 points (17-45-62).
- FLA goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and DAL forward Blake Comeau were teammates on CBJ from 2012-13 to 2013-14.
- FLA forwards Patric Hornqvist and Alex Wennberg were teammates with DAL defenseman John Klingberg on Team Sweden at the 2019 IIHF World Championship.
- FLA goaltender Philippe Desrosiers and DAL forward Jason Dickinson were teammates on Team Canada at the 2013 IIHF U18 World Championship, earning Gold Medals.
- FLA forward Patric Hornqvist and DAL forward Alexander Radulov were teammates on NSH (2011-12).
- FLA forward Vinnie Hinostroza and DAL defenseman Stephen Johns were teammates at the University of Notre Dame (2013-14).
- FLA forward Frank Vatrano and DAL defenseman Joel Hanley were teammates at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (2013-14).
- FLA Amateur Scout Bill Ryan and DAL goaltender Ben Bishop were teammates at the University of Maine (2005-06 to 2007-08).
- FLA forward Aleksander Barkov and DAL forward Roope Hintz share the hometown of Tampere, Finland.
- FLA forward Carter Verhaeghe and DAL forward Ty Dellandrea share the hometown of Toronto, Ontario.
- FLA Chief Commercial Officer Shawn Thornton was teammates with DAL forward Tyler Seguin and DAL Director of Player Development Rich Peverley on the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins.
- FLA Director of Amateur Scouting Shane Churla served as an amateur scout for DAL for seven seasons (2005-06 to 2012-13). He also played 366 games (1988-89 to 1995-96) for MNS/DAL, recording 60 points (24-36-60).
- DAL Senior Advisor Marty Turco played for FLA Head Coach Joel Quenneville on CHI (2010-11). Turco was also teammates with FLA Chief Commercial Officer Shawn Thornton on BOS (2011-12).
- FLA Director of Professional Scouting Al Tuer played six games (1987-88) for MNS, notching one assist.
- FLA Professional Scout Patrick Eaves played 160 games (2014-15 to 2016-17), registering 81 points (46-35-81).
- FLA Professional Scout Les Jackson spent 31 seasons (1985-86 to 1997-98, 2001-02 to 2019-20) in the MNS/DAL organization as a Scout, Assistant Coach, Assistant General Manager, General Manager, Director of Hockey Operations, Director Player Development, Director of Player Personnel, and Senior Advisor.
- FLA Assistant Athletic Trainer Tommy Alva served as Assistant Athletic Trainer for DAL from 2003-04 to 2006-07 and is a native of Dallas, Texas.
CHASING FRANCHISE HISTORY
| Franchise Goals | Franchise Assists | Franchise Points |
| 1. Olli Jokinen (188) | 1. Jonathan Huberdeau (305) | 1. Jonathan Huberdeau (460) |
| 2. Aleksander Barkov (162) | 2. Aleksander Barkov (264) | 2. Aleksander Barkov (426) |
| 3. Scott Mellanby (157) | 3. Stephen Weiss (249) | 3. Olli Jokinen (419) |
| 4. Jonathan Huberdeau (155) | 4. Olli Jokinen (231) | 4. Stephen Weiss (394) |
| 5. Pavel Bure (152) | 5. Robert Svehla (229) | 5. Scott Mellanby (354) |
PANTHERS LEADERS
Games Played: 12 Players (17)
Goals: Hornqvist (8)
Assists: Huberdeau (16)
Points: Huberdeau (23)
Power-Play Goals: Hornqvist (5)
Power-Play Points: Huberdeau/Yandle (9)
Shorthanded Goals: –
Shorthanded Points: –
Shots: Barkov/Hornqvist (60)
PIM: Yandle (24)
+/-: Verhaeghe (+8)
Faceoff Win % (Min. 100 faceoffs): Barkov (53.8)
Blocked Shots: Gudas (20)
Hits: Gudas (90)
TOI/GP: Ekblad (24:58)
PP TOI/GP: Yandle (3:32)
SH TOI/GP: Acciari (2:58)
Wins: Driedger (7)
Shutouts: –
ACTIVE STREAKS
Goal Streak None
Assist Streak None
Point Streak None
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.
- Contactless, Mobile Food Ordering is now available for all games at BB&T Center. The Florida Panthers are offering fans safe and convenient purchasing experiences while at the BB&T Center, enabling mobile ordering through the NHL league-wide 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.
- 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: Josiah Blystone
Tonight’s Hero Among Us is US Army veteran Josiah Blystone. During his five years of service in the military Josiah was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Josiah is the recipient of a Purple Heart, Army Achievement (x5), and National Defense Service Medal.
- BB&T (Now Truist) Territory Teammate: Michelle Penaranda
GREAT MOMENTS IN PANTHERS HISTORY
Feb. 26, 2019: Keith Yandle appeared in his 777th consecutive game, taking sole possession of the fifth-longest “Iron Man” streak in NHL history.
