<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a></strong> and the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong> know they are playing to stay alive in the 2025–26 <strong>NHL</strong> season. With the trade deadline around the corner, the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-back-to-back-stanley-cup-wins">back-to-back Stanley Cup champions</a> also understand they are just a couple of losses away from becoming sellers on the league’s market.</p>



<p>Thus, the upcoming games will be crucial. If the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Panthers</a> cannot turn the tide before the trade deadline on March 6, <strong>they may be forced to wave the white flag on the season</strong>. After three straight runs to the Stanley Cup Final, it appears the wear and tear has finally caught up with Florida. </p>



<p>Still, even during one of the darkest stretches Marchand and the Panthers have endured in some time, <strong>there is a silver lining</strong>. However, as has often been the case for Florida this season, <strong>the good news did not come alone</strong>. Stanley Cup champion Dmitry Kulikov is back in the lineup, but another player is headed to injured reserve (IR).</p>



<p><em>“The Panthers have activated Dmitry Kulikov off IR, and <strong>placed Cole Schwindt on IR,</strong>” </em>as reported by Alex Baumgartner from<em> Five Reasons Sports.</em></p>



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<h2>Kulikov is back after long injury</h2>



<p>As the Panthers visit the New York Islanders, Kulikov made his return to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> action. The Russian blueliner is back in the lineup for the <strong>first time since October. 9, 2025.</strong> Kulikov underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum earlier on the season and had been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) since.</p>


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<h2>Scwhindt will miss time</h2>



<p>Schwindt has blossomed into a key piece on Florida’s fourth line. As the Panthers have struggled throughout the season, their bottom line has been a significant contributor for the Cats. </p>



<p>Playing alongside A.J. Greer and either Luke Kunin or Sandis Vilmanis, the 24-year-old Schwindt has recorded four points (three goals, one assist) in 22 games. Though far from a household name in the NHL, <strong>Schwindt’s absence could prove more costly than fans might expect.</strong> Numbers don’t lie, but they don’t always tell the whole story. When it comes to Schwindt’s impact, stats don’t do it justice.</p>


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<p>While <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk">Matthew Tkachuk</a></strong> is living his best life after winning gold in the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team<strong> Canada’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a>, Sam Bennett, and Sam Reinhart</strong> are still processing their emotions after falling just short of a lifelong dream. </p>



<p>However, the American and Canadians must put it all behind them—or at least set is aside. The 2025-26 NHL season has resumed, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> must change the course if they want to stay alive in the Eastern Conference’s jam-packed postseason race.</p>



<p>On that note, Tkachuk voiced a clear message for the rest of the team, one that may serve as a reminder for Marchand, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-bennett">Bennett</a>, and Reinhart. <em><strong>“We have to flip the switch,”</strong> </em>Tkachuk stated, per @<em>JamesonCoop</em> on X. </p>



<p>Obviously, it’s somewhat easy for Tkachuk to say such a thing after winning gold along his brother Brady and the rest of Team USA. For his teammates, especially those who fell just short, it’s definitely not.</p>



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<h2>Marchand can chase another trophy</h2>



<p>For Marchand, who likely played in his first and last Olympics, flipping the switch is not an easy thing. In doing so, the 37-year-old veteran would be accepting that his <strong>pursuit for an Olympic gold medal has come to an end</strong>. However, Marchand’s chapter with Team Canada may have more in store.</p>


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<p>While making the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Panthers is the clear goal for Marchand and company after the break, there is a silver lining for the veteran in the event they miss the postseason. <strong>The 2026 IIHF World Championship</strong> will be held in Switzerland from May 15–31. While the rest of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> competes for the Stanley Cup, players on teams whose seasons have ended can be called upon to represent their countries. </p>



<p>For Marchand, who has repeatedly stated how much he embraces every opportunity to compete for trophies and represent Canada, it may be an unsurpassable chance to don the Maple Leaf sweater once more. Obviously, he would much rather be playing meaningful NHL hockey in late May, <strong>but at least he may not come away empty-handed</strong> if Florida cannot complete a miraculous late-season turnaround to reach the playoffs.</p>



<h2>Are the Panthers on a playoff spot?</h2>



<p>Coming out of the Olympic break, the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-back-to-back-stanley-cup-wins">back-to-back Stanley Cup champions</a> sit in last place in the Atlantic Division with <strong>61 points in 57 games</strong>. The Panthers are eight points back of the final wild-card spot, currently held by the Boston Bruins with 69 points. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/26121214/sam-bennett-1920x1080.webp" alt="Sam Bennett walking out the tunnel" class="wp-image-587316"><figcaption>Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Needless to say, the Cats will need all hands on deck. Thus, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/panthers-hint-return-of-two-stanley-cup-champions-to-help-brad-marchand-matthew-tkachuk-and-teammates">Panthers hinting the return of two Stanley Cup champions</a> could be just what the doctor ordered for Tkachuk, Marchand, Bennett, and company to pick up the pace and go on a red-hot run to close out the regular season. </p>



<p>Perhaps Tkachuk’s gold medal <strong>and the chip on the shoulders</strong> of Marchand, Bennett, and Reinhart are exactly what the Panthers need to emerge from the break fully recharged.</p>


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Tkachuk returns to Panthers with bold message for Canada's Marchand, Bennett, and Reinhart

<p>The 2026 Winter Olympics ended in contrasting fashion for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk">Matthew Tkachuk</a> and Brad Marchand</strong>. Regardless of their outcome, both must now return to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a></strong>, who are facing a very steep climb in the 2025-26 <strong>NHL</strong> season. The Cats must catch fire if they want to clinch a playoff spot. On that note, getting two <strong>Stanley Cup</strong> champions back in the lineup could go a long way for the Panthers.</p>



<p><em>“Paul Maurice just told Joe Rose that <strong>Dmitry Kulikov </strong>and <strong>Tomas Nosek</strong> are coming out of the non-contact jersey for today’s practice,” </em>as reported by George Richards of <em>NHL.com.</em></p>



<p>It may take a while before Kulikov can return to the ice and Nosek can make his debut in the 2025–26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> campaign, but the fact that both are back <strong>practicing at full capacity is definitely a good sign</strong>. </p>



<h2>Kulikov and Nosek may need more time</h2>



<p>However, despite the intensity brought into the training facility by Tkachuk, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a>, and company, it doesn’t quite equal the pace and aggressiveness of an NHL game. </p>



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<p>Even if Kulikov and Nosek don’t wear non-contact jerseys, the rest of the team knows both are coming off long-term injuries and won’t go at full speed against them. In an NHL game, opponents won’t care about that. Thus, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Paul Maurice</a> and his staff must be completely sure Kulikov and Nosek can withstand that rhythm before sending them onto the ice.</p>


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<h2>When was Kulikov and Nosek’s last NHL game?</h2>



<p>Tomas Nosek has yet to play a game in the 2025-26 campaign. The Czech forward   <strong>underwent surgery on his knee during the summer</strong>. His last appearance for the Panthers was on Game 6 of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> Final. Needless to say, Nosek went out with a bang, but the wait has been too long, and he hopes to be back in action soon.</p>



<p>As for Kulikov, the veteran defenseman sustained a labrum tear in the second game of the 2025-26 regular season. The Russian blueliner <strong>underwent surgery on his shoulder</strong> and was placed on <strong>long-term injured reserve (LTIR)</strong>. Four months later, he may finally be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.</p>


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Panthers hint return of Stanley Cup champs to help Marchand, Tkachuk, and teammates

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a></strong> and <strong>Team Canada</strong> learned their opponents in the quarterfinals of the <strong>2026 Winter Olympics</strong> after <strong>David Pastrnak’s Czechia</strong> defeated Denmark by a score of 3-2 in the first round of the elimination stage. With the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/winter-olympics-hockey-bracket-set-when-can-team-usa-and-canada-play-each-other-at-milano-cortina-2026">Winter Olympics hockey bracket set</a>, the former teammates in the <strong>NHL </strong>will meet on Feb. 18th at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.</p>



<p>After missing the last two games of the group stage, Marchand is ready to be back on the ice in the Winter Olympics. Marchand has gone through almost every emotion as he <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/brad-marchand-voices-sincere-feelings-on-his-role-joining-sidney-crosby-team-canada-in-2026-winter-olympics">voiced sincere feelings on his role with Team Canada</a>. Hoping to be back in the lineup in the <strong>first win-or-go-home game of the tournament for Canada</strong>, Marchand will most likely take on Pastrnak, who he knows like the back of his hand due to their shared <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> history in Boston.</p>



<p>However, there might be no love—or respect—from Pastrnak’s Czechia, as it eyes a historic upset victory in the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">Winter Olympics</a>. Widely considered the favorites to strike gold—along with Team USA—Marchand and Canada can’t afford a misstep, but Czechia will grant them nothing. If the Maple Leaf wants to move on to the semifinals, <strong>it will have to earn it.</strong></p>



<p><em>“It might be the best team ever,” </em><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/david-pastrnak">Pastrnak</a> admitted about Team Canada, via <em>NHL.com’s </em>Dan Rosen. “<em>So maybe <strong>we have to put the respect aside</strong> a little bit and try to take their game to them.”</em></p>



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<h2>Emotional matchup</h2>



<p>While both teams will hold nothing back, only one can go through to the next stage in Milano Cortina 2026. <strong>Czechia acknowledges—and fully embraces—the underdog role</strong> set upon it. Meanwhile, the Czech hope their Canadian counterparts crumble to the pressure on their shoulders.</p>


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<p><em>“<strong>We let them win the first one</strong> because we knew we were not going to win two in a row against Canada,”</em> Czechia star Martin Necas jokingly—and not so much—stated about the upcoming showdown against Canada. Czechia fell by a score of 5-0 when the two sides met in Group A. However, now they will play for all the marbles, and <strong>that precedent has become utterly meaningless</strong>.</p>



<p>Necas’ message, as well as Pastrnak’s, shows just how much respect Team Canada’s lineup demands across the Winter Olympics. Still, that doesn’t mean the rest of the teams will go easy on them. In the contrary, it might mean the complete opposite. <strong>Everybody is coming for the The Great White North</strong>, so Marchand and company must sleep with one eye open. </p>


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Winter Olympics: Pastrnak puts Marchand, company on notice ahead of Czechia vs. Canada

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a>, Sidney Crosby, and Team Canada</strong> are gearing up for the knockout round of the <strong>2026 Winter Olympics</strong>. As the Maple Leaf take on the real challenging stage of the tournament, all eyes are set on the star-studded roster put together by Jon Cooper. Such is the level of skill and compete in Team Canada’s locker room, that even an <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> </strong>star of Marchand’s caliber wondered if he’d find a spot in the lineup.</p>



<p><em>“To be honest, coming in, <strong>I didn’t think I’d be in the lineup</strong>. I thought I’d kinda be the extra guy and be a voice,” </em>Marchand admitted, via<em> Sportsnet’s</em> Luke Fox.<em> “Try to be loud and obnoxious in the room. So, I mean, <strong>I’m just so proud and honored</strong> to be part of this group.”</em></p>



<p>Dealing with an injury for a while now, Marchand missed the last two games of the round-robin stage in the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">Winter Olympics</a>. During his lone appearance (so far), though, he made sure to <strong>record his first Olympic point</strong>, assisting Bo Horvat during Team Canada’s 5-0 victory over Czechia. </p>



<p>Although Marchand is crucial to the lineup, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Crosby</a> and company took care of business during his absence. The group stage came to a close and the Maple Leaf finished with a perfect 3-0-0 record (9 points), as well as the No. 1 seed in the tournament. As Cooper confirmed, <strong>Marchand is available to play in the knockout round</strong>—the rest of the nations might be wise to keep an eye on him.</p>



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<h2>The real fun begins for Team Canada</h2>



<p>However, seeding will become meaningless when the puck drops in the quarterfinals and beyond. If anything, being the highest-ranked national team at Milano Cortina 2026 will only put a <strong>giant target on Marchand and Team Canada’s back.</strong> </p>


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<p>Everybody will be coming for them—especially Team USA, which craves revenge for last year’s 4 Nations defeat. Revenge is a dish best served cold, and despite everything that can be said about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/why-is-the-olympic-hockey-ring-smaller-than-in-the-nhl">smaller Olympic hockey rink</a> in Milan, it is certainly freezing down there. </p>



<h2>Canada vs. USA: be careful what you wish for</h2>



<p>Team USA and Canada will put the frozen surface to the test by bringing the heat game in and game out, though. With all the history behind the two powerhouses, it’s no surprise <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/matthew-tkachuk-issues-bold-comment-on-team-usa-captain-auston-matthews-with-warning-for-team-canada-in-2026-winter-olympics">Matthew Tkachuk issued a bold comment warning Team Canada</a>, as he spoke about the Americans rallying behind captain Auston Matthews. </p>



<p>Still, only a quick look at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/winter-olympics-hockey-bracket-set-when-can-team-usa-and-canada-play-each-other-at-milano-cortina-2026">Winter Olympics updated bracket</a> shows Team USA and Canada can’t play each other until the gold medal game. Thus, both sides must first make sure they reach that stage before actively going at each other’s throat. On paper, the Americans and Canadians may be a peck above the rest. Yet, when standing on thin ice, <strong>everything evens up and anything can happen</strong>.</p>


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Brad Marchand voices sincere feelings on his role joining Sidney Crosby, Team Canada in 2026 Winter Olympics

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Marchand voices sincere feelings on his role along Crosby, Team Canada in 2026 Winter Olympics

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk">Matthew Tkachuk</a></strong> and the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong> are learning why completing a three-peat is so difficult in the <strong>NHL</strong>. The fact the Cats are missing players like <strong>Brad Marchand</strong> and some of the best players in the league definitely does them no favors, either. </p>



<p>Shortly after Tkachuk made his season debut—appearing in his first game since Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final—Florida saw both <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a> and Anton Lundell sustain injuries. Now, Sam Bennett has been injured as well. </p>



<p>Needless to say, <strong>the odds are not in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Panthers</a>’ favor</strong> to make the postseason. A miracle may be needed, and Tkachuk didn’t sugarcoat that feeling when he addressed the media following the 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the team’s fourth-straight in the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>We are in trouble now</strong>,” </em>Tkachuk stated, via Jordan McPherson of the<em> Miami Herald. “If we don’t simplify (our game), this year is going to get away from us.”</em></p>



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<h2>Playoff race is getting away from Panthers</h2>



<p>The Panthers are spiraling out of control. Florida now drags a <strong>four-game losing streak</strong>—with three of those losses coming at home. The Panthers sit nine points back of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. </p>


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<p>Moreover, every team currently holding a playoff position is on a heater, while the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-back-to-back-stanley-cup-wins">back-to-back Stanley Cup champions</a> can’t build momentum. That’s nearly impossible to do when stars go down with injuries on a nightly basis.</p>



<h2>Injury-plagued Panthers</h2>



<p>Tkachuk and the Panthers would love to have Marchand back on the lineup. The 37-year-old veteran has been the best player on the team this season—and arguably ever since he arrived in Sunrise last year. However, with just two games left on the schedule before the 2026 Olympics, it doesn’t look like Florida will risk Marchand missing the one tournament he’s always dreamed of playing in.</p>



<p>In the meantime, the Panthers must weather the storm with the available pieces they have. Florida is currently <strong>missing all five centers who played during their 2025 Stanley Cup run</strong> (Aleksander Barkov, Sam Bennett, Anton Lundell, Tomas Nosek, and Nico Sturm). </p>



<p>On the defensive side of the puck, the Cats are missing much security on the blueline as Dmitry Kulikov and Seth Jones remain sidelined with long-term injuries. Needless to say, the blueprint for back-to-back Cups has gone up in flames and <strong>now looks like a recipe for disaster</strong>.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a></strong> and the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong> can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. It took a while, but the Cats are riding a big wave of momentum in the <strong>NHL</strong>. In addition to the festive vibes, head coach <strong>Paul Maurice</strong> confirmed a key teammate is set to return to the lineup, although it’s not <strong>Matthew Tkachuk</strong>.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Panthers</a> have been affected by a season-long injury bug. <strong>Watching star players go down like flies night in and night out</strong>, it was Marchand and company who kept the ship afloat. However, the 37-year-old can only take them so far in an 82-game NHL campaign. </p>



<p>Though <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk">Tkachuk</a>’s return is a little further down the road, the Cats are trending to welcome back one of the most exciting young players on the roster: <strong>Mackie Samoskevich.</strong></p>



<p><em>“Maurice says he’s <strong>‘hopeful’ that Samoskevich will be able to return</strong> for the game vs. Tampa after the [Christmas] break,” </em>Panthers beat reporter Jameson Olive stated on X.</p>



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<h2>Tkachuk’s timeline</h2>



<p>All season long, fans in Sunrise have wondered when Tkachuk was going to make his return to the ice. After <strong>undergoing surgery on a torn adductor and a sports hernia</strong>, everybody knew it would take a while for him to be back with the Panthers. Still, the prospect of playing in the southernmost Winter Classic in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> history at loanDepot Park in Miami has been enough to fuel Tkachuk’s recovery journey. </p>


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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/matthew-tkachuck-net-worth" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20250217_BUS_338352_Matthew-Tkachuk-3.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Matthew Tkachuk not only shines on the ice, but also in his bank account. With million-dollar contracts and astronomical bonuses, his fortune keeps growing. How much has he earned so far? Check out his net worth here.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/brad-marchand-net-worth" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20241203_BUS_283566_Brad-Marchand-1-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Brad Marchand, the Florida Panthers left winger, has amassed a considerable fortune with his talent on the ice and his savvy off of it. His success reflects more than just goals; he&apos;s a true entrepreneur. Check out his net worth.
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<p>The timeline for him still stands at January 2, when <strong>the Panthers take on the New York Rangers outdoors in the elements</strong>—if playing in tropical Little Havana can even be called that. Tkachuk himself has recently issued an honest statement on how he feels heading into the home stretch of his post-surgery rehabilitation.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>I (expletive) feel great, Brady [Tkachuk]. Really, really good</strong>,” </em>Matthew Tkachuk said during the latest episode of his podcast,<em> Wingmen with Matthew and Brady Tkachuk. “I will be back with the team practicing <strong>probably right after Christmas</strong>, if things go as they’ve been going. I’m just following the doctors and trainers orders right now.”</em></p>



<h2>Panthers are back in business</h2>



<p>In the meantime, Marchand and the Panthers will vie to keep it rolling. After struggling to be consistent all season long, <strong>Florida is now 8-2-0 in its last 10 outings. </strong></p>



<p>Heading into the holidays break, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-back-to-back-stanley-cup-wins">back-to-back Stanley Cup champions</a> are holding the last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Considering they are missing Tkachuk, Barkov, Kulikov, Nosek, Schwindt, and Gadjovich, things could be much worse for the Cardiac Cats.</p>


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Not Tkachuk: Marchand receives confirmation of Panthers star returning

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a></strong> didn’t mince words in a heated exchange with one former teammate in the <strong>NHL</strong>. During the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong>’ statement 4-0 victory over the <strong>Dallas Stars</strong>, the veteran forward showed his true thoughts on a player he won the <strong>Stanley Cup</strong> with in 2011.</p>



<p>In many ways, <strong>Tyler Seguin</strong> and Brad Marchand’s style of play show much resemblance. Perhaps, it’s the fact both were drafted and molded early in their careers by the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a></strong>. The two were a part of the Stanley Cup-winning roster in Beantown in the 2010-11 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season. </p>



<p>However, it looks like all love has now been lost between the two veterans. That was made clear after reports emerged of what Marchand said to Seguin during the game at the American Airlines Center in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-stars">Dallas</a>, Texas. </p>



<p><em>“Feels like yesterday when you came into the league a little baby boy. <strong>You still act like a baby boy</strong>,” </em>Marchand told Seguin, as reported by<em> The Dallas Morning News’ </em>Lia Assimakopoulos on X.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/14130643/tyler-seguin-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-545274"></figure></div><figcaption>Tyler Seguin during his time with the Bruins</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Back on track</h2>



<p><strong>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Panthers</a> desperately needed to turn the page</strong> after losing in embarrassing fashion to the Colorado Avalanche. Suffice to say, defeating Dallas 4-0 on the road provided just what Florida hoped—and more. </p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/brad-marchand-net-worth#:~:text=Brad%20Marchand%2C%20Canadian%20professional%20hockey,May%202025%2C%20according%20to%20Sportskeeda." image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20241203_BUS_283566_Brad-Marchand-1-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Brad Marchand, the Florida Panthers left winger, has amassed a considerable fortune with his talent on the ice and his savvy off of it. His success reflects more than just goals; he&apos;s a true entrepreneur. Check out his net worth.
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<p>Though it’s been far from an ideal season, the Panthers have now won four of their last five outings. They will hope to ride the wave of momentum as <strong>the Cats return to the Sunshine State</strong>, but to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena in the Big Guava.</p>



<p>Florida must turn the tide, though. The Panthers have struggled against the Atlantic Division so far in the 2025-26 NHL campaign, <strong>recording a 2-4-0 mark</strong> against divisional foes. Moreover, the Bolts defeated the Cats 3-1 in the first ‘Battle of Florida’ of the season. In more ways than one, the reigning Stanley Cup champions <strong>have some ground to make up.</strong></p>


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Marchand fires candid shot at former teammate on Stanley Cup-winning roster

<p>Needless to say, the 2025-26 <strong>NHL </strong>season has put <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a></strong> and the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong> to the test. While there is still plenty of hockey left to be played, the reigning champions are currently under duress. Hoping to spark hope into the locker room, a three-time Stanley Cup champ is back with his teammates, as <strong>Matthew Tkachuk</strong> is making encouraging progress of his own.</p>



<p>With the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Panthers</a> mired in a three-game losing streak, Marchand and the rest of the team are in much need for a morale and confidence injection. That may just come in the form of <strong>Carter Verhaeghe</strong>, who is back on the lineup after a <strong>one-game leave of absence.</strong></p>



<p>According to Panthers reporter Jameson Olive, <strong>Verhaeghe will be back on the lineup </strong>when the Cats take on the Nashville Predators at home. Verheaghe missed Florida’s last outing as him and his wife, Casey, welcomed their firstborn, Rory. Perhaps, the new father on the team can help turn the tide for Marchand and the Panthers in what’s been a stressful <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> campaign.</p>



<h2>Verhaeghe is back: Panthers’ updated forward lines</h2>



<p>With the key forward back on the lineup, the Panthers now feature a lineup that looks more familiar. <strong>Verhaeghe’s return will be on the third line</strong>, joining Sam Bennett and A.J. Greer. Rookie <strong>Jack Devine</strong> will be coming out of the lineup, making room for ‘Swaggy’. So far in the season—and his NHL career—the former seventh-round pick has appeared in six games, registering no points and a plus/minus of -3.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/04145328/carter-verhaeghe-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-539259"></figure></div><figcaption>Carter Verhaeghe is back after welcoming his first child</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>The top unit will feature Brad Marchand, Anton Lundell, and Mackie Samoskevich</strong>, as Eetu Luostarinen has yet to be cleared to play after suffering burns in a home incident involving a barbecue. The second line will feature: Jesper Boqvist, Evan Rodrigues, and Sam Reinhart. Last but not least, the fourth line will include Noah Gregor, Luke Kunin, and Jack Studnicka.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-news-brad-marchand-veteran-teammate-punished-by-paul-maurice-panthers-for-disappointing-season" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20251204_BUS_539087_bradmarchand-5.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Paul Maurice has taken one of Brad Marchand’s oldest teammates out of the Florida Panthers lineup due to his performances in the 2025-26 NHL season.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-news-brad-marchand-star-teammate-drops-blunt-wake-up-call-for-panthers-after-rough-loss-to-maple-leafs" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20251203_BUS_538313_brad-marchand-1-2.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="A star teammate of Brad Marchand delivered a straightforward message for the Florida Panthers after the deflating home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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<h2>Updates on Tkachuk</h2>



<p>Still, the Panthers are a long ways from truly looking like themselves. It seems that as long as Aleksander Barkov, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk">Matthew Tkachuk</a>, Eetu Luostarinen, Tomas Nosek, and Jonah Gadjovich remain sidelined, <strong>these Cats will always look a gear off</strong>. If there’s a silver lining, it’s the fact that Tkachuk is back on the ice—though it’s usually in fits and starts, not consistently. </p>



<p>According to several reports, his timetable for return is still set for late December. After a challenging semester, there may be nothing Marchand and company would like more than to <strong>find a fully healthy Tkachuk underneath the Christmas tree.</strong> One thing seems clear: the face of the franchise will do everything he can to be on the ice on January 2, when the Cats face off against the New York Rangers in the Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park in Little Havana.</p>


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Brad Marchand recovers key Panthers teammate at critical point while Matthew Tkachuk also nears return

NHL News: Brad Marchand star teammate drops blunt wake-up call for Panthers after rough loss to Maple Leafs

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Marchand recovers key Panthers teammate at critical point while Tkachuk also nears return

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a></strong> and the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong> simply can’t climb out of the losing pit they find themselves in. With morale slowly—but steadily—trending downward, head coach <strong>Paul Maurice’s</strong> hand won’t tremble to make abrupt decisions in the 2025-26 <strong>NHL </strong>season. Now, one of the most experienced players on the roster will serve as a healthy scratch.</p>



<p>Coming into the NHL campaign, Marchand the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Panthers</a> knew they were in for a rollercoaster of a year. If the offseason had been chaotic, the regular season <strong>would be a whole different beast</strong>.</p>



<p>With that in mind, the organization rolled the dice on <strong>veteran defenseman Jeff Petry. </strong>However, only 25 games into the season, the decision seems to have backfired. Petry hasn’t had the production <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Maurice</a> and company expected, so he is now being taken out of the lineup.</p>



<h2>Panthers making changes to the lineup</h2>



<p>As reported by <em>NHL.com’s</em> George Richards, <strong>Petry will not be on the lineup</strong> as the Panthers gear up to host the Nashville Predators. With no injuries, setbacks, or further explanations given for the decision, all signs indicate the 37-year-old blueliner (who turns 38 on December 9th) will <strong>serve as a healthy scratch</strong>. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/04114947/jeff-petry-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-539119"></figure></div><figcaption>Jeff Petry #2 of the Florida Panthers</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Donavan Sebrango will slot back into the lineup</strong>, filling the vacant spot alongside Uvis Balinskis on the third defensive pairing. The reactions all over social media indicate the fans approve of the lineup change. However, Sunrise will only be truly happy if it leads to the Cats snapping their current three-game losing streak. </p>


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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-news-brad-marchand-star-teammate-drops-blunt-wake-up-call-for-panthers-after-rough-loss-to-maple-leafs" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20251203_BUS_538313_brad-marchand-1-2.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="A star teammate of Brad Marchand delivered a straightforward message for the Florida Panthers after the deflating home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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<h2>Panthers must end the hex</h2>



<p>Florida has dropped its last four home games at Amerant Bank Arena. The barn in Sunrise has seen another Stanley Cup championship banner rise to the rafters and a <strong>state-of-the-art jumbotron light up center ice</strong> for the 2025-26 campaign. However, the product on the ice has been far from meeting expectations. Though it’s still very early, the dreams of a three-peat in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> are beginning to feel like fantasy.</p>



<p>The Panthers may <strong>find a scapegoat in Petry</strong>—who has endured some very rough outings—but Marchand and the rest of the team know they hold the key to saving the season. They could go down the blaming road, pointing fingers at one another, or <strong>they can rally to get back on track</strong>. Whether that’s with Petry in or out of the lineup, all that matters is finding a way to right the ship—or better yet, the airboat in the Everglades.</p>


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Marchand veteran teammate punished by Panthers for disappointing season

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a></strong> and the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong> suffered yet another stumble in the 2025-26 <strong>NHL </strong>season. Following the 4-1 loss to the <strong>Toronto Maple Leafs</strong> at home, a key player on the roster made sure to remind his teammates that it will take a collective effort to climb out of their hole.</p>



<p>During <strong>Sam Reinhart’s 800th game in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a></strong>, Marchand and the Panthers were found flat-footed when the Maple Leafs walked into Amerant Bank Arena. Florida can’t end their losing hex, falling in three straight home outings. Returning to Sunrise for a six-game homestand, the Cats hoped for much better results. Now, Reinhart issued a straightforward message for the team.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>There is some frustration</strong>, for sure,” </em>Reinhart said, via <em><a href="https://www.nhl.com/">NHL.com</a></em>.<em> “A lot of things have gone right for us over the past few years, and that certainly adds to it. But we have been in this position before. It is going to be guys in the room and <strong>guys who are healthy who are going to bring us out of it</strong>.”</em></p>



<h2>Reinhart provided the only beacon of hope</h2>



<p>Aside from Reinhart’s milestone, the game against the Leafs was a night that offered little of note. Reinhart scored a shorthanded goal to cut Toronto’s lead in half at 2-1. However, <strong>that was all the scoring <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida</a> did all game.</strong> Far from putting the pressure on the visiting Buds, the Cats allowed two more goals to the Leafs. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/29155206/sam-reinhart-1920x1080.webp" alt="Sam Reinhart speaks to media" class="wp-image-500645" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"></figure></div><figcaption>Sam Reinhart in Hockey Canada’s 2025 National Teams Orientation Camp.</figcaption></figure>



<p>It was yet another disheartening performance for the Panthers in the 2025-26 NHL season. Marchand didn’t have a good night against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Leafs</a> — nor did any player on Florida’s roster. The 37-year-old veteran was kept off the scoresheet, as his <strong>four-game point streak came to an end.</strong></p>


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<h2>Paul Maurice’s message</h2>



<p><strong>The Panthers are sensing the pressure</strong>. They may act as if nothing bothers them and be confident there is still a lot of hockey left to be played in the 2025-26 NHL season. Still, sooner or later, panic mode will invade the locker room if the losses keep piling up.</p>



<p><em>“In these situations, just <strong>staying with it is the most important thing</strong>. But we’ve got to get better. It’s finding that good feeling,” </em>Paul Maurice admitted after the game.<em> “Sometimes it’s not a whole game. You’ve just got to start with a period. I thought we did that tonight even though it felt bad.”</em></p>



<p>The Panthers must get back in the win column immediately. Having lost four of its last five games, <strong>Florida knows it cannot afford another defeat</strong>. The Cats must change the tune. Up next, the Panthers will close out their homestand with games against the Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and New York Islanders.</p>


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Marchand star teammate drops blunt wake-up call for Panthers after rough loss to Leafs

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a></strong> and the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong> have seen countless players go down with injuries in the 2025-26 <strong>NHL </strong>season. Thus, the Cats are leaving no stone unturned. Now, the reigning <strong>Stanley Cup</strong> champions have signed a veteran who knows what it takes to hoist Lord Stanley. However, he must first prove himself before making the roster in Sunrise.</p>



<p>As reported by <em>Florida Hockey Now</em>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Panthers</a> have facilitated Robby Fabbri’s signing with their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers. <strong>Fabbri, who won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues</strong>, is now joining the Checkers on a tryout deal. If he wants to make it all the way back to the NHL, he must first impress the staff in Charlotte.</p>



<p>Needless to say, the 29-year-old forward is staring at a steep climb to return to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>. However, the way the season has gone for Marchand and Florida, any player on the Checkers <strong>could be bound for a shot in Sunrise</strong>, as the Panthers seem to lose key pieces almost on a routine basis. For Fabbri, it’s all about establishing himself in the minors, then fate can work its magic.</p>



<h2>When did Fabbri last play in the NHL? His latest numbers</h2>



<p>Fabbri made 44 appearances for the Anaheim Ducks in the 2024-25 NHL season. Registering 8 goals, 8 assists, and 16 points, the veteran center proved he can still be valuable. However, his <strong>physical struggles have been hard to overlook</strong> and a main reason for his long absence in the league.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/02153521/robby-fabbri-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-538062"></figure></div><figcaption>Robby Fabbri with the Anaheim Ducks in the 2024-25 season</figcaption></figure>



<p>In late-February, the Ducks placed<strong> Fabbri on Injured Reserve (IR) with an undisclosed injury</strong>. Since, he hasn’t played in an NHL game. Needless to say, the Panthers are currently in no position to commit to a player with as many setbacks as Fabbri has had in his career. According to data from Sports Forecaster, Fabbri has missed 145 games due to injuries since the 2020-21 NHL season.</p>


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<h2>Fabbri is coming off failed tryout with Penguins</h2>



<p>Coming into the NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled the dice by signing the former first-round selection to a <strong>professional tryout contract (PTO)</strong>. However, the organization in the City of Bridges went in a different direction, releasing him less than a month after signing him to the prove-it deal. </p>



<p>Now, the Panthers are trying their luck — or at least evaluating whether Fabbri could be useful for their AHL affiliate and <strong>potentially serve as a depth player</strong> within the system.</p>


NHL News: Brad Marchand’s Panthers sign Stanley Cup champion on potential last-chance deal

NHL News: Brad Marchand’s Panthers sign Stanley Cup champion on potential last-chance deal - Bolavip US

Marchand’s Panthers sign Stanley Cup champion on potential last-chance deal

<p>Needless to say, the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong> haven’t gotten off to the start <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand"><strong>Brad Marchand</strong></a> and the rest of the team hoped for. However, there is still a lot of hockey left to be played in the 2025-26 <strong>NHL </strong>season. </p>



<p>In case his age doesn’t indicate it, Marchand has been in more than one rodeo in his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> career. The veteran made sure to remind his teammates and the Panthers fanbase of his experience as he delivered a <strong>cool, calm, and collected statement</strong>. With the Cats riding through some of their most challenging hours, Marchand’s words could provide just the right balance needed to right the ship.</p>



<p><em>“What are we, 25 games in? If you think your playoff dreams are done 25 games in, <strong>you’ve got bigger problems</strong>,” </em>Brad Marchand commented on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a>’ production so far in the NHL season, as quoted by Jameson Olive of the team’s official website.</p>



<h2>Where are the Panthers currently sitting in NHL standings?</h2>



<p>Through 24 games in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Panthers have been <strong>characterized for their inconsistency</strong>. Clearly, missing Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk—along with other key players—has taken its toll on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/florida-panthers-stanley-cup-pursuit">reigning Stanley Cup champions</a>’ productivity night in and night out.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1082" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/23145131/brad-marchand-4-1920x1082.webp" alt="Brad Marchand smiling" class="wp-image-532430"></figure></div><figcaption>Brad Marchand poses for a picture after recording his 1,000th NHL point</figcaption></figure>



<p>As it stands, the <strong>Panthers are 12-11-1 on the season</strong>. Registering 25 points, Florida is tied for sixth place in the Atlantic Division with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marchand and the Cats are currently four points behind a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. </p>


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<h2>How far back is Florida from a playoff spot?</h2>



<p>At the time this article is being written, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in possession of the last wild card berth with 29 points. Moreover, the Montreal Canadiens sit third in the Atlantic Division with as many points. </p>



<p>Thus, Florida is equally as far away from the “eighth seed” in the East than a divisional leader’s berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Still, with over 50 games left to be played in the NHL season, it <strong>seems pointless to be talking about the playoffs.</strong></p>



<h2>Marchand leads by example on and off the ice</h2>



<p>Marchand’s latest comments only stated the obvious for the Cats and proved once again just how crucial a leader the 37-year-old is in Sunrise. Through 23 appearances so far this season, <strong>Marchand has registered 27 points (15G, 12A)</strong>. Moreover, he has showcased his consistency in times when Florida needed it most. After his 11-game point streak came to an end, Marchand is back on one again—currently boasting a four-game streak.</p>


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The Florida Panthers learn Brad Marchand’s true thoughts on their playoff chances

NHL News: Brad Marchand makes something clear to Panthers on their playoff chances amid rough season - Bolavip US

Marchand makes something clear to Panthers on their playoff chances

<p>After a chaotic start to the 2025-26 <strong>NHL</strong> season, the sun may finally be coming up for the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong>. Following <strong>Paul Maurice’s</strong> honest statement on <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Tkachuk</a></strong>, <strong>Brad Marchand</strong> and company are learning the latest update on their star teammate.</p>



<p>Coming into the season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marchand</a> and the Panthers knew they were in for a steep climb. With Tkachuk and Barkov sidelined by long-term injuries, <strong>Florida had to weather the storm in the Sunshine State</strong>. Instead of letting up, the rain only intensified as more injuries piled on. </p>



<p>Now, though, the calm may finally be starting to settle. As Maurice noted, Tkachuk is trending in the right direction after a long rehab from offseason surgery to <strong>repair a torn adductor and sports hernia</strong>. However, the Cats are determined not to rush him back onto the ice. Instead, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/florida-panthers-stanley-cup-pursuit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reigning Stanley Cup champions</a> are taking things slow in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a>.</p>



<p><em>“December/January is what we were told. That’s an eight-week window. That’s what these injuries are. He has to hit a bunch of milestones before he can get pushed.<strong> I can’t tell you when he’s going to be back with us</strong>,” </em>Maurice stated on Tkachuk’s status per Jameson Olive.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1082" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/23145131/brad-marchand-4-1920x1082.webp" alt="Brad Marchand smiling" class="wp-image-532430"></figure></div><figcaption>Brad Marchand poses for a picture after recording his 1,000th NHL point</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Maurice explains Tkachuk’s training routine</h2>



<p>Just days away from December, fans in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a> are growing anxious as they await Tkachuk’s return to the lineup. Still, <strong>Maurice has set the record straight</strong>: there’s a long way to go before the St. Louis native rejoins Marchand and the rest of the group. </p>


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<p><em>“Skates once, then train to keep the soreness off,” </em>Maurice admitted. <em>“He’ll stay on that until he hits certain markers that he’s got enough power and strength, and then we’ll put him on on two, one off. <strong>He’s still quite a ways away</strong>.”</em></p>



<h2>Crossing the days before Tkachuk returns for Panthers</h2>



<p>It’s a long road back to being fully healthy, and <strong>the Panthers aren’t taking any shortcuts</strong>. Until Tkachuk is at 100%, the Cats won’t risk sending him into harm’s way. They’ve made it this far without him, and they can afford to hold on a little longer. But with the season of giving upon us, the Cats in Broward County can’t help but hope for a pleasant surprise—waking up to a fully available Tkachuk under the Christmas tree. </p>


Matthew Tkachuk's latest injury update provides bittersweet news for Brad Marchand, Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk's latest injury update provides bittersweet news for Brad Marchand, Panthers - Bolavip US

Tkachuk's latest injury update provides bittersweet news for Marchand, Panthers

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a></strong> and the <strong>Florida Panthers</strong> got back in the win column with a statement 8-3 triumph against the <strong>Nashville Predators</strong>. Following the win in Music City, head coach <strong>Paul Maurice</strong> addressed his team with a sincere comment for the locker room to hear in the 2025-26 <strong>NHL </strong>season.</p>



<p><strong>The Panthers (12-9-1) took care of business</strong> during their visit to the 6-12-4 Predators at Bridgestone Arena. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a> knew it couldn’t afford a misstep when facing one of the worst teams in the NHL. Marchand and company came out of the tunnel swinging, as the Cats established their dominance over the Preds.</p>



<p><em>“I think <strong>we’re finding a different way to do it,</strong>” </em><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a> admitted, via<em> <a href="https://www.nhl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a>. “We’ve had to. So we’re a little bit more dynamic in the offensive zone than we’ve been in the past. We’re still pretty legitimate off the rush, but I think that <strong>these guys, they’re all-in</strong>. They work at it every day.”</em></p>



<h2>Panthers erupt for yet another 8-goal night</h2>



<p>In more ways than one, Maurice saw everything he hoped to witness from the Panthers. Coming into the game, <strong>the Cats had struggled to score in bunches</strong> throughout the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> season—registering 2.90 goals per game. </p>



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<p>However, Florida put up eight goals against the Preds, <strong>rising its average goal production to 3.14 tallies per outing.</strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nashville-predators" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nashville</a>, on the other hand, now averages 3.68 goals against per game after conceding eight tallies for the first time this campaign.</p>


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<h2>All hands on deck for the Panthers</h2>



<p>On another note, the Panthers had several players putting up points. After relying on Marchand’s production through large stretches of the campaign, the Cats recorded their biggest win of the season <strong>on a night Marchand logged only a secondary assist. </strong></p>



<p>Moreover, the Panthers scored all their goals at even strength, proving they can blow opponents out of the water even when the man-advantage units are not firing on all cylinders. Nights like this keep hope alive in Broward County as the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-back-to-back-stanley-cup-wins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">back-to-back Stanley Cup champions</a> aim for a three-peat.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/17140820/brad-marchand-3-1920x1080.webp" alt="Brad Marchand waits for a face-off" class="wp-image-528873"></figure></div><figcaption>Brad Marchand at Amerant Bank Arena on November 13, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Pivotal homestand for Marchand and Panthers</h2>



<p>The win over Nashville is key for Florida to build momentum. However, it will all be in vain if the Cats can’t keep the good work when returning home to Sunrise. Up next, the Panthers will stay in the Sunshine State for a while,<strong> playing six straight games at Amerant Bank Arena</strong>.</p>



<ul><li>vs Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 26</li><li>vs Calgary Flames on Nov. 28</li><li>vs Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 2</li><li>vs Nashville Predators on Dec. 4</li><li>vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 6</li><li>vs New York Islanders on Dec. 7</li></ul>


NHL News: Paul Maurice sends strong message to Brad Marchand, Panthers after blowout win over Predators

NHL News: Paul Maurice sends strong message to Brad Marchand, Panthers after blowout win over Predators - Bolavip US

Maurice sends strong message to Marchand, Panthers after blowout win over Predators

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