Needless to say, the 2025-26 NHL season has put <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a> and the Florida Panthers 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 Matthew Tkachuk is making encouraging progress of his own.



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 Carter Verhaeghe, who is back on the lineup after a one-game leave of absence.



According to Panthers reporter Jameson Olive, Verhaeghe will be back on the lineup 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.



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



With the key forward back on the lineup, the Panthers now feature a lineup that looks more familiar. Verhaeghe’s return will be on the third line, joining Sam Bennett and A.J. Greer. Rookie Jack Devine 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.



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The top unit will feature Brad Marchand, Anton Lundell, and Mackie Samoskevich, 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.


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<h2>Updates on Tkachuk</h2>



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, these Cats will always look a gear off. 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. 



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 find a fully healthy Tkachuk underneath the Christmas tree. 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.


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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

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



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 would be a whole different beast.



With that in mind, the organization rolled the dice on veteran defenseman Jeff Petry. 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.



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



As reported by NHL.com’s George Richards, Petry will not be on the lineup 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 serve as a healthy scratch. 



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Donavan Sebrango will slot back into the lineup, 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. 


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<h2>Panthers must end the hex</h2>



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 state-of-the-art jumbotron light up center ice 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.



The Panthers may find a scapegoat in Petry—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 they can rally to get back on track. 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.

NHL News: Brad Marchand veteran teammate punished by Paul Maurice, Panthers for disappointing season

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Marchand veteran teammate punished by Panthers for disappointing season

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a> and the Florida Panthers suffered yet another stumble in the 2025-26 NHL season. Following the 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs 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.



During Sam Reinhart’s 800th game in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>, 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.



“There is some frustration, for sure,” Reinhart said, via <a href="https://www.nhl.com/">NHL.com</a>. “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 guys who are healthy who are going to bring us out of it.”



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



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, that was all the scoring <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida</a> did all game. Far from putting the pressure on the visiting Buds, the Cats allowed two more goals to the Leafs. 



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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 four-game point streak came to an end.


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<h2>Paul Maurice’s message</h2>



The Panthers are sensing the pressure. 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.



“In these situations, just staying with it is the most important thing. But we’ve got to get better. It’s finding that good feeling,” Paul Maurice admitted after the game. “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.”



The Panthers must get back in the win column immediately. Having lost four of its last five games, Florida knows it cannot afford another defeat. 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.


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

Why do Florida Panthers fans throw rats after games?

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

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

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a> and the Florida Panthers have seen countless players go down with injuries in the 2025-26 NHL season. Thus, the Cats are leaving no stone unturned. Now, the reigning Stanley Cup 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.



As reported by Florida Hockey Now, 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. Fabbri, who won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues, 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.



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 could be bound for a shot in Sunrise, 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.



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



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 physical struggles have been hard to overlook and a main reason for his long absence in the league.



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In late-February, the Ducks placed Fabbri on Injured Reserve (IR) with an undisclosed injury. 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.


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



Coming into the NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled the dice by signing the former first-round selection to a professional tryout contract (PTO). 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. 



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

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

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

Needless to say, the Florida Panthers haven’t gotten off to the start <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</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 NHL season. 



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 cool, calm, and collected statement. 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.



“What are we, 25 games in? If you think your playoff dreams are done 25 games in, you’ve got bigger problems,” 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.



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



Through 24 games in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Panthers have been characterized for their inconsistency. 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.



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As it stands, the Panthers are 12-11-1 on the season. 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. 


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



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. 



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 seems pointless to be talking about the playoffs.



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



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, Marchand has registered 27 points (15G, 12A). 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.


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

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Marchand makes something clear to Panthers on their playoff chances

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



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, Florida had to weather the storm in the Sunshine State. Instead of letting up, the rain only intensified as more injuries piled on. 



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 repair a torn adductor and sports hernia. 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>.



“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. I can’t tell you when he’s going to be back with us,” Maurice stated on Tkachuk’s status per Jameson Olive.



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



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, Maurice has set the record straight: there’s a long way to go before the St. Louis native rejoins Marchand and the rest of the group. 


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“Skates once, then train to keep the soreness off,” Maurice admitted. “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. He’s still quite a ways away.”



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



It’s a long road back to being fully healthy, and the Panthers aren’t taking any shortcuts. 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.

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

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



The Panthers (12-9-1) took care of business 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.



“I think we’re finding a different way to do it,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a> admitted, via <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 these guys, they’re all-in. They work at it every day.”



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



In more ways than one, Maurice saw everything he hoped to witness from the Panthers. Coming into the game, the Cats had struggled to score in bunches 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. 



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However, Florida put up eight goals against the Preds, rising its average goal production to 3.14 tallies per outing. <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.


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



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 on a night Marchand logged only a secondary assist. 



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.



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



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, playing six straight games at Amerant Bank Arena.



<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

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

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a> and the Florida Panthers know they are failing to meet expectations in the 2025-26 NHL season. Obviously, missing key pieces to long-term injuries is far from ideal, but Paul Maurice still wants better from his side. Following the 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the two-time Stanley Cup-winning head coach sent his team a strong message.



Good times seem to fade away in an eyeblink for Marchand and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> in the current NHL season. Just when the Cats had strung together consecutive wins, a tough loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oilers</a> rained down on their parade. Following the defeat on home ice, Maurice didn’t sugarcoat his thoughts on the performance.



“It certainly was not a defensive struggle out there. It was a struggle at times, but not defensively,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maurice</a> admitted, via Jameson Olive and <a href="https://www.nhl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a>. “They had the lead. 



“They were able to protect a little bit and we had the chance to push a little bit hard. Shots were [13-8] for them in the first period, but we missed the net 13 times. We were in the right end and generating enough but just gave up too much.”



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<h2>Panthers should be scoring more</h2>



Two things can be true. Marchand is playing some of the best hockey of his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> career, yet the Panthers’ offense has been underwhelming. The 37-year-old came just shy of matching his career-best point streak of 13 games—he hit 11 straight this season—but the rest of the team has struggled to put the puck in the net.


 

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According to data from MoneyPuck.com, the Panthers register the sixth-worst goals scored above expected mark in the league (minus 12.36). This means the Panthers should have scored roughly 12 more goals this season — 73 tallies, instead of their 61 goals so far in the season. Moreover, Florida has the fifth-worst shooting percentage — 4.59% — in all attempts.



Thus, the data supports and confirms what every fan at Amerant Bank Arena has seen all season long. In more ways than one, the Panthers are shooting themselves in the foot and setting themselves up for failure with their lack of efficiency.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a> and the Florida Panthers are welcoming a new face to the lineup amid a grueling injury crisis. With the Cats searching for answers in the NHL season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a> called up the team’s top prospect, voicing a bold statement on the youngster.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> are resorting to Jack Devine, the former seventh-round selection in the 2022 NHL entry Draft. Though a very late pick, the 22-year-old has blossom into a key player for the AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers. Devine had spent the past years at the collegiate level, playing for the University of Denver, and hoisting two NCAA championships during his time in school.



Now, Florida looks for him to evolve into an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> player, helping Marchand and company keep the ship afloat as the Panthers tread water along a choppy coastline in the Sunshine State.



Speaking on the youngster, Maurice voiced a very strong comment on Devine, who is trending to make his NHL career debut. “We think we got a real good one here,” Maurice told the media, as reported by @JamesonCoop on X (formerly Twitter).



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<h2>Debut on the horizon</h2>



Hoping to register back-to-back victories, Marchand and the Panthers host the New Jersey Devils. As Maurice stated, Devine is set to make his NHL career debut. However, he will have to earn his minutes. As Jameson Olive reported, Devine is trending to play on the fourth line, joining the likes of Noah Gregor and Luke Kunin.


 

 

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“It felt amazing,” Devine admitted on being called up per <a href="https://www.nhl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a>. “It was something I’ve been working a long time for and just grateful for the opportunity to be here.”



Taking his first steps in professional hockey, Devine registered 12 points—6 goals and 6 assists—through 13 games with the Checkers in the 2025-26 AHL season. As he joins Marchand and company on Maurice’s Panthers, he hopes to find his footing in uncharted territory. Though it’s a scary leap, Devine is seemingly ready for the challenge.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a> and the Florida Panthers can’t catch a break in the 2025-26 NHL season. Now, head coach Paul Maurice has confirmed two more injuries that will sideline key players as the Cats sail in the roughest waters they’ve been in for a very long time.



Aside from Marchand’s red-hot form, there haven’t been many reasons for celebrations for the fans in Sunrise. The ongoing NHL campaign has truly tested the organization’s depth and crisis management. With players going down with injuries like flies, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> have had no time to relax, and that won’t be changing any time soon.



As if the injury bug hasn’t been costly enough for Florida, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maurice</a> has now confirmed Cole Schwindt and Eetu Luostarinen will be out. The former was expected, as he left a game with an injury, but the latter came as a shock when the head coach revealed the unexpected non-hockey incident that caused his setback.



According to The Miami Herald’s Jordan McPherson, Maurice announced Luostarinen is considered week-to-week after sustaining burns during a barbeque incident. As for Schwindt, he will undergo surgery for a broken arm, and is expected to be out for 2-3 months in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> season.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251119_BUS_530337_paul-maurice_366b120b.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="Head coach Paul Maurice of the Florida Panthers arrives before playing the Edmonton Oilers in Game Three of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 09, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida." class="wp-image-415582" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Paul Maurice of the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Fortune isn’t on Marchand and the Cats’ side</h2>



With Luostarinen out for weeks, Marchand is now being directly affected by the latest setback in Sunrise. Luostarinen played a pivotal role alongside Marchand on the Panthers’ first forward line. So far, the trio of Marchand, Luostarinen, and Anton Lundell have combined for 49 points—approximately 30% of all Florida’s points in the season. With him out of the lineup, Mackie Samoskevich is filling the void.


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Luostarinen and Schwindt are just new names being added to the long list of Panthers players who have gone down with injuries of any sort in the 2025-26 NHL season. The list is topped by Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, and followed by the likes of Dmitry Kulikov, Jonah Gadjovich, and Tomas Nosek. Now, Luostarinen and Schwindt will be joining.



<h2>Marchand leads the way</h2>



In the meantime, Marchand and the Panthers must hold their ground. If it’s any hope, Marchand has been playing some of the best hockey of his career, as he rides an 11-game point streak (16 points during that stretch). The 37-year-old’s best career point streak was a 13-game stretch, which he is now within reach of reaching—and even surpassing. With Marchand at the helm, Maurice and the Cats are confident they can weather any storm the tropical climate in South Florida has in store for them.

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Despite <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a> making his best efforts to keep the team afloat, the Florida Panthers can’t buy a break in the NHL. With injuries piling up on all fronts, the organization has confirmed that another key player will be out of the lineup as the injury bug continues to tear through the locker room.



When it rains, it pours. Yet for the Cats, it’s raining dogs and dogs in Sunrise. Marchand and the Panthers struggle to string together consecutive victories, which only affects the team’s morale. However, it’s virtually impossible to be consistent in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> when the lineup looks different night in and night out.



With injuries all across the room, 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> feel like their hands are tied behind their backs. Players are going down like flies, and Marchand is being directly affected as he will be without linemate Eetu Luostarinen.



As announced by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a>’ beat reporter Jameson Olive, Luostarinen is out for the Panthers and considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury sustained during the latest matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning. 



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<h2>Marchand welcomes new teammate to his line</h2>



Times have changed for the Panthers. What was once considered Florida’s third line—and the best third line across the NHL—has now taken over as the top unit on the Cats’ attack. Brad Marchand, Eetu Luostarinen, and Anton Lundell simply clicked right away. From the first moment the 37-year-old veteran arrived in South Florida, the three have built some second-to-none chemistry, and they haven’t been split up since.


 

 

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However, with Luostarinen expected to miss some time, changes must be made. All signs point to Mackie Samoskevich sliding onto the first line, replacing one half of the electric Finnish duo on Marchand’s unit. 



Entering the NHL season with high expectations, Samoskevich will look to feed off Marchand’s energy and hot form. The veteran leads the team in scoring with 12 goals, 9 points, and 21 points, all while boasting a ten-game point streak. By joining forces with one of the best players across the league, ‘Samo’ could pick up the pace in his own production and, more importantly, help Florida find its footing in what has been a truly testing campaign.


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Whoever said age was just a number must have truly influenced <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a>, Sidney Crosby, and Alex Ovechkin, who continue to defy Father Time in the NHL. Now, Marchand has become the newest member of the league’s 1,000-point club.



After yet another dominant showing in the 2025-26 NHL season, Marchand extended his point streak when facing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ovechkin</a> and the Washington Capitals with the Florida Panthers. Most importantly, the former third-round selection recorded his 1,000th point in his 17-year career.



Though still a ways from reaching <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crosby</a> and Ovechkin atop the NHL’s active leaderboards, Marchand once again proved his worth, further cementing his name in the Hall of Fame conversation for whenever he decides to hang up the skates. At the moment, the 37-year-old veteran is playing some of the best hockey of his career, and has no intention to slow down in South Florida.



<h2>How many points had Crosby registered by the age of 37?</h2>



By the age of 37, Crosby—turned 38 on August 7th—had amassed 1,687 points in his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> career. The former first overall selection in the 2005 Draft had recorded 625 goals and 1,062 assists. Contrary to Marchand, Crosby has scored every point of his professional career with the same team: the Pittsburgh Penguins.



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Marchand, however, has done most of his work while playing for the Boston Bruins. Though his time with the Florida Panthers has been nothing short of remarkable, Marchand registers 976 points (422 goals and 556 assists) with the Bruins, while the remaining 24 have been with the Panthers. 


 

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<h2>Ovechkin’s production by the age of 37</h2>



If the word ‘timeless’ had a face, it’d probably be Ovechkin’s. The Capitals captain has been as lethal as ever well into the twilight of his career. When most players start planning the next stage of their lives, Ovechkin only had time to chase down NHL records.



By the age of 37, Ovechkin hadn’t broken the all-time goals record—held by Wayne Gretzky at 894 goals—nor had he cut the ribbon on the 900-goal club, but his resume was still one few players in league history could compete with. At 37, Ovechkin had scored 1,485 points, thanks to his 822 goals and 663 assists.

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Make no mistake, Brad Marchand has been playing as good as any other player in the National Hockey League. However, in the NHL it takes more than one star to win games. As the Florida Panthers battle through adversity, the team heard just what they hoped to hear on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Tkachuk</a> and Aleksander Barkov’s recovery.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marchand</a> and company knew the 2025-26 NHL season would be a rollercoaster. The Panthers learned that from the get-go, as Tkachuk recovered from offseason surgery and captain Barkov went down with ACL and MCL injuries during the preseason. 



Missing arguably their two best players and biggest leaders in the locker room—with starkly opposite yet complementary personalities—<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a> knew it was in for a whirlwind of a year. Still a ways from reaching the light at the end of the tunnel, Marchand and the rest of the team received an encouraging update on where Barkov and Tkachuk stand in their comeback journey.



“They’re where they’re supposed to be,” head coach Paul Maurice admitted about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aleksander-barkov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barkov</a> and Tkachuk, as reported by Jameson Olive on X (formerly Twitter). “Hope is that Tkachuk will be able to get back on the ice and start that phase of his rehab in the next 2 weeks,” the Panthers’ beat writer added.



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<h2>How Barkov and Tkachuk’s absences impact the team</h2>



Without Barkov and Tkachuk, Marchand and the Panthers seem stuck in a loop. Over the past nine games in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a>, Florida has intertwined wins with losses. Such a statistic indicates there’s a silver lining: the Cats don’t dwell on defeats, nor they stay on the ground for too long. 


 

 

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On the other hand, it also indicates they can’t be consistent. In the NHL regular season, consistency is the name of the game, and that’s what leads teams to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The postseason is a different beast—one the Panthers seem to have tamed and kept as a house pet in Broward County. However, it’s of no use if Florida can’t make the playoffs, and that’s the way it’s trending 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 champions</a> continue to perform in fits and starts.



<h2>Meanwhile, Marchand will stay the number one weapon</h2>



Obviously, the cons far outweigh the pros of being without players like Tkachuk and Barkov. Still, there are a few positives the Panthers can take from this challenging stretch—chief among them, Marchand’s production.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251113_BUS_525979_brad-marchand-1-3-1024x576_52ec4b4b.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand in action" class="wp-image-517598" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand at Amerant Bank Arena on October 23, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. </figcaption></figure>



If there were any concerns about how the 37-year-old veteran would perform in the first season of his six-year, $31.5 million contract, they’ve been put to rest early in the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Many feared his postseason surge last year was simply the product of playing for his next deal. After all, hungry dogs do run faster. But in Marchand’s case, he’s not chasing money—though it certainly feels nice. Instead, he’s playing for his legacy.



Marchand recently voiced his true thoughts as he enters the twilight of his career. And while he often <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-news-brad-marchand-hints-at-retirement-with-sincere-admission-amid-best-career-start-with-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hints at retirement with sincere remarks</a>, his mindset should keep fans in South Florida confident that a three-peat is possible—and that dynasties aren’t extinct in the NHL.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a> and the Florida Panthers will never see eye-to-eye with Jon Cooper and the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 NHL season, that is no different. As the Floridian rivals gear up for their first matchup of the campaign, the latest decision made in the Big Guava could raise eyebrows in Sunrise.



Marchand and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> haven’t forgotten about the heated preseason showdown with the Lightning. Even if Florida wanted to move on, the latest roster moves in Tampa made sure to remind the Cats about it. When the Cats and Bolts meet at Amerant Bank Arena on Nov. 15, a public enemy will return to Sunrise for the first time since being suspended by the NHL.



“The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-lightning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> have recalled forwards Boris Katchouk and Scott Sabourin from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League,” as announced by the organization through an <a href="https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/tampa-bay-lightning-recall-forwards-boris-katchouk-scott-sabourin-from-ahl-syracuse-crunch#:~:text=TAMPA%20BAY%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Tampa%20Bay,Manager%20Julien%20BriseBois%20announced%20today." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official statement</a>.



With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jon-cooper" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cooper</a> and his staff mired in an injury crisis, changes were expected to the lineup. However, calling up two players known for their physical style could be seen as a warning shot to Marchand and the Panthers. If tempers flared in the preseason, there’s no reason to believe the air will be any less tense when these two despised organizations meet in a crucial Atlantic Division matchup.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251113_BUS_525635_Head-coach-Jon-Cooper-of-the-Tampa-Bay-Lightning-speaks-to-the-media-after-losing-to-the-Chicago-Bla-1024x576_56f324ad.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Head coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning speaks to the media after losing to the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in Game Four of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 10, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois." class="wp-image-388552" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>What happened the last time Sabourin faced Marchand and the Panthers?</h2>



Sabourin has yet to make his official debut with the Lightning. However, he made quite a statement during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> preseason finale. As the Bolts lost 7-0 to the Cats in a meaningless game ahead of the regular season, Sabourin went after defenseman Aaron Ekblad with no other intention but to injure the Panthers’ star blueliner. 


 

 

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As a result, the Department of Player Safety suspended him for four games. While he served his punishment, Sabourin has yet to make an appearance in the 2025-26 campaign. With the game against the Panthers circled in red, he is trending to make his way into the lineup for the Battle of Florida in Sunrise. 



Almost as if fate would have it, Sabourin’s last NHL appearance came during the 2024-25 season—against none other than the Panthers, while playing for the San Jose Sharks.



<h2>The Battle of Florida: Panthers vs Lightning</h2>



When people ask just how much the league has grown and evolved, mentioning that one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/top-greatest-rivalries-in-nhl-history" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiercest rivalries in the NHL</a> now takes place between two organizations in the state of Florida should paint a clear picture. 



Either the Panthers or the Lightning has appeared in each of the last six Stanley Cup Finals, highlighting just how competitive hockey has become in The Sunshine State. Yet, for all they’ve done to grow the sport in Florida, these two teams absolutely despise each other. The Cats and Bolts can’t stand one another, and it makes for guaranteed entertainment whenever they go head-to-head. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251113_BUS_525635_brad-marchand-1-3-1024x576_3c68bc4f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand in action" class="wp-image-517598" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand at Amerant Bank Arena on October 23, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Bad blood between the Cats and Bolts</h2>



Last season, Florida and Tampa Bay met for the fourth time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Panthers prevailing and tying the all-time playoff series record at two apiece. The depth of their hatred is best reflected in their penalty minutes: during the 2024-25 campaign, the Bolts and Cats combined for a staggering 134 PIMs across four meetings—an average of 33.5 per game. 



As the rivalry renews in the 2025-26 season, expect nothing less—especially with Sabourin expected to join the lineup, carrying a huge target on his back. Marchand and company won’t let the latest incident slide, so fans would be wise to buckle up, grab their popcorn, and get ready for an instant classic.


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Not many things have gone the Florida Panthers’ way so far in the 2025-26 NHL season. Still, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a> can’t—and won’t— be denied. The veteran winger is playing some of the best hockey of his career, leading the Cats while everything else has gone haywire.



When everything fails, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> know who they can go to. Florida is riding the hot hand in Marchand, who seems to turn every puck he touches into a golden opportunity for the Cats. Amid a truly character-testing NHL season, the Panthers are glad they re-signed the veteran forward, who continues to age like fine wine.



Thanks to his 18-point (11G, 7A) production in 15 appearances, Marchand is off to the best start of any season in his 17-year <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> career. The two-time Stanley Cup champion signed a six-year extension with the Panthers over the summer. Though many fans had concerns about committing to Marchand for the long run, the former Bruins captain has been clear about his mindset as he enters the final seasons of his career.



“[My] love of the game [keeps me going]. I’ve always loved hockey, it’s been my biggest passion. When you’re at the rink, when you play this game, you just feel like a kid. It just brings back your childhood. No matter what’s going in the world, what’s going on with your life, you kind of forget about that,” Marchand admitted during his postgame interview with Katie Engleson. “You’re in the moment, competing, doing something you love. When it’s over, it’s over, so might as well make the most of it.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251111_BUS_524538_brad-marchand-5-1024x576_d6e60c3a.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand speaking with the media" class="wp-image-510247" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand at Amerant Bank Arena on June 09, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Words to live by</h2>



It’s easy to make emotional statements, but to truly embody them every day is a whole other story. When it comes to Marchand, the Panthers’ star does just that. The past couple of weeks have been challenging for the 37-year-old, who lost a close relative, yet he hasn’t slowed down a bit since. If anything, Marchand has reached another level following the passing of Selah McCallum, the loved one he’s playing for night in and night out.


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<h2>Point streak</h2>



Following his two-point outing during the Panthers’ 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, Marchand extended his current point streak to eight games—with 12 points (8G, 4A) during that stretch. Not only is he making his presence felt on a constant basis for Florida, but Marchand is closing in on an impressive milestone.



As it stands, Marchand is just two points away from the 1,000-point mark. With 435 goals and 563 assists in 1,115 career outings, he could become the fifth Nova Scotian in NHL history to reach the millennium milestone—joining Sidney Crosby (1,707*), Al MacInnis (1,274), Nathan MacKinnon (1,044*), and Bobby Smith (1,036).

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