The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a>’ inconsistent start to the season took another disappointing turn on Wednesday night, falling 4–2 to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-flyers">Philadelphia Flyers</a>. What began as a composed effort under head coach Paul Maurice quickly unraveled into a missed opportunity, as Florida failed to secure even a single standing point. The defeat dropped the Panthers to 12-10-1 and renewed concerns about their struggle to maintain pressure in critical late-game situations.



Through the first forty minutes, Florida appeared poised for a different outcome. Strong puck movement, aggressive transition play, and steady forechecking allowed the Panthers to dictate tempo and build an early lead. However, the third period exposed familiar issues that have surfaced repeatedly this season — slower decisions, lost puck battles, and a costly lack of urgency against a Flyers team that refused to go away.



Addressing the media postgame, head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Paul Maurice</a> did not shy away from the critical moment that changed the game. “I thought we were slow with the puck [in the third period],” Maurice said via Panthers reporter Jameson Olive. 



He also added: “I think they got in on some pucks. We were just late to some loose pucks that were laying around, and they maintained that control.” His assessment captured the turning point of a night that slipped out of Florida’s hands.



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<h2>Panthers lose command of third period</h2>



Florida’s early control was evident when Sam Bennett drove toward the crease and connected with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a> at 5:21 of the opening frame, giving the Panthers a 1–0 lead. 


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The strong start carried into the second, where Carter Verhaeghe — coming off a three-point night in Nashville — finished a clean multi-pass sequence set up by Bennett’s second primary assist of the night. But Philadelphia responded with pressure of its own, beginning with Emil Andrae’s point shot that cut the lead to 2–1 and shifted momentum.



<h2>Late breakdown hands Flyers the win</h2>



The third period saw the Panthers press but fail to break through, as Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar turned aside 25 of 27 Florida shots to steady his team. The decisive moment arrived with just 44.5 seconds remaining when Tyson Foerster’s rebound attempt deflected off Aaron Ekblad’s leg before he buried the loose puck for the game-winner. 


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<h2>What’s next for the Panthers?</h2>



With the Thanksgiving break now behind them, the Panthers will attempt to regroup quickly as they return to home ice Friday at 4 p.m. ET to host the Calgary Flames — a chance to reset puck pressure, sharpen tempo, and regain ground in a tightening Atlantic Division race.

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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 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>

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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 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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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> coach, Paul Maurice, offered a clear timeline for recovering forward Matthew Tkachuk as the NHL team aims to re‑strengthen its lineup amid injury setbacks. 



Maurice’s comments come at a pivotal time for the Panthers, a team still coping with major absences and recalibrating its campaign accordingly. The veteran bench boss acknowledged the ongoing rehabilitation process and signalled optimism about Tkachuk’s imminent return to on‑ice practice.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Maurice</a> indicated that Tkachuk should begin skating again in roughly “1.5‑2 weeks,” setting the stage for the next phase of his recovery. On his radio appearance on WQAM with Joe Rose, Maurice said the player would then require “about 10 days to determine the final window for his return to game action.” These remarks offer a more defined schedule than previous updates.



The timing of the update has particular significance for the Panthers, who are navigating their season without one of their premier forwards. As Florida works to regain full strength, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk">Tkachuk</a>’s return is set to become a catalyst for the team’s offensive and competitive trajectory.



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<h2>What impact will Tkachuk’s return have on the Panthers?</h2>



Tkachuk’s return would restore a critical element of the Panthers’ attack and presence on the ice, especially given his role in previous campaigns and championship runs. 


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With his return potentially imminent, Maurice and the Panthers now turn attention to integrating him back into the lineup and the broader lineup next steps.


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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.



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<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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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> continue to find their rhythm under Paul Maurice, guided by the veteran touch of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Brad Marchand</a>, who extended his goal streak to five games in a 3–2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.



Marchand’s latest effort — a slick backhand finish midway through the second period — also stretched his point streak to eight games. The veteran winger has rediscovered his trademark edge, combining precision and poise as Florida capped its road trip at an even 2–2–0.



Vegas mounted a late push, but Sergei Bobrovsky turned aside 30 shots to preserve the win, marking his 437th career victory and tying him with Jacques Plante for ninth all time in NHL history.



It’s Marchand’s longest goal streak since the 2015–16 season, when he recorded seven straight games with a goal. Over his current eight-game point run, he’s tallied eight goals and four assists, now just two points shy of the 1,000 mark for his career.



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<h2>Maurice’s reaction</h2>



“He’s special and tight. His hands are so quick,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Paul Maurice</a> said according to <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/florida-panthers-vegas-golden-knights-game-recap-november-10-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a>. “You know he’s a good player when you coach against him, but when you see him up close, it’s just exceptional.”


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<h2>Florida’s balance and Vegas’ frustration</h2>



Jesper Boqvist opened the scoring for Florida in the first period, and Sam Reinhart added a power-play goal early in the third that proved decisive. “We looked cold for the last few games,” Maurice admitted. “It’s good that it’s a game-winner and off a shot tip.”



For Vegas, Tomas Hertl and Ivan Barbashev scored, while Carl Lindbom made 17 saves in the loss. Despite outshooting the Panthers 12–1 in the final frame, the Golden Knights fell short for the third straight game (0–2–1).


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<h2>What comes next for Florida and Marchand?</h2>



With Marchand nearing the 1,000-point milestone, the Panthers will aim to sustain their momentum as they return home for a key divisional matchup against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Washington Capitals</a> on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Marchand’s hot streak and Florida’s balance will be critical if the team hopes to continue climbing the standings and build on their recent success.

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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 struggling to build momentum in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a>. Watching key players go down with injuries every night definitely doesn’t help their cause. On that note, head coach Paul Maurice delivered a much-needed injury update.



With Jonah Gadjovich and Sam Bennett uncertain to play when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> take on the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 4, Maurice addressed their status with a clear update for Marchand and the rest of the team to hear.



“Bennett is fine, per <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a>,” as reported by Miami Herald’s Jordan McPherson on X. “Jonah Gadjovich not traveling [with the team], but Maurice said an update on him would come Wednesday.”



<h2>What happened to Bennett and Gadjovich?</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-bennett" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bennett</a> wasn’t on the ice for the Panthers practice on Monday morning, raising alarms around Broward County. With the Cats scheduled to board the cross-country flight to California after practice, many were worried Bennett might be unable to join the team on the upcoming road trip. However, it seems the Conn Smythe Trophy winner was only taking a rest and is good to go.



<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_20251103_BUS_520476_sam-bennett-1024x576_357a0d8c.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Sam Bennett #9 of the Florida Panthers prepares for a face-off against the Edmonton Oilers in Game Seven of the Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Amerant Bank Arena on June 24, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida." class="wp-image-466674" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Sam Bennett #9 of the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. </figcaption></figure>



Gadjovich, on the other hand, remains sidelined with an upper-body injury. Maurice announced that the 27-year-old will be out for at least a week, which would have made him eligible to return for the matchup against the Ducks at Honda Center. However, not only will Gadjovich miss the team’s second meeting with Anaheim, but he also won’t travel with the squad for their upcoming road games against the Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Vegas Golden Knights.


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<h2>Setting the tone</h2>



As the Panthers pack their bags for a crucial West Coast road trip, they’ll look to keep their momentum rolling. Riding a three-game point streak, Marchand and the Cats hope to harvest some much-needed points in a tough region. Traveling from the Sunshine State to the Golden State is no easy task—the coast-to-coast flight can take its toll, and the Panthers have frequently been caught flat-footed in California. Mostly, though, when facing the Kings on the road.



<h2>Safety in the numbers</h2>



For all the success Florida has enjoyed against Anaheim—just miles from the City of Angels—the Cats have struggled to solve the Los Angeles Kings. The Panthers are 16-27-3 all time versus the Kings, marking their second-worst winning percentage (38%) against any NHL opponent. 



<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_20251103_BUS_520476_Head-coach-Paul-Maurice-of-the-Florida-Panthers-answers-questions-at-a-press-conference-after-a-5-3-1024x576_7e037031.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Head coach Paul Maurice of the Florida Panthers answers questions at a press conference after a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Three of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 25, 2024 in Tampa, Florida." class="wp-image-405221" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Paul Maurice at Amalie Arena on April 25, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. </figcaption></figure>



When Marchand, Bennett, and company walk into Crypto.com Arena, they’ll be looking to snap a six-year hex. The last time Florida won in L.A. was back in March 2019. Aaron Ekblad is the only current Panther who was on that roster, while Aleksander Barkov—who also played in that game—remains on LTIR and will miss the trip to La-La Land.



Conversely, the Sharks and Ducks are the two teams Florida holds its best winning percentages against—62% and 57.6%, respectively. That’s excluding the Utah Mammoth, whom the Cats have faced only twice—and defeated as many times. The Panthers haven’t lost in San Jose since November 2015, and Florida is currently riding a six-year win-streak over the Ducks in Anaheim, with its last defeat being on March 2019.

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Maurice provides injury updates on Marchand’s key Panthers teammates

NHL News: Paul Maurice provides injury updates on Brad Marchand’s key Panthers teammates

As the Florida Panthers battle through crucial absences in their lineup, head coach Paul Maurice confirms <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a> and Jonah Gadjovich will be out for the game against the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025-26 NHL season.



When it rains, it pours. Right now, the forecast in Sunrise is calling for cats and dogs to come down from the cloudy sky. On that note, key <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> keep going down with injuries. As if being short stars of the likes of Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk wasn’t enough. Now, Gadjovich is out, while Marchand is sidelined due to personal reasons.



“Brad Marchand won’t play tomorrow, per <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a>. A family member passed away and he’s attending the funeral,” as reported by Miami Herald’s Jordan McPherson on X (formerly Twitter).



<h2>Implications</h2>



It goes without saying, but Marchand is a key piece to the offensive puzzle in Florida. Without him on the lineup, Maurice and the Panthers will be without their leader in goals (5), assists (6), and points (11). To say Marchand has been the engine behind the team’s production would be an understatement. 



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So far in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> season, the Cats have been as far as Marchand has been able to take them with his production. With Marchand taking some time to be with his family, the Cats must make up for his absence.


 

 

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<h2>Filling in</h2>



While a key loss to the lineup, Marchand is expected back with the team in short notice. As for Gadjovich, Maurice stated the two-time Stanley Cup champion will be out for a week, at least. 



To replace the latest absentees on the roster, Luke Kunin and Noah Gregor will be called up to the lineup, as reported by the <a href="https://www.nhl.com/panthers/news/gadjovich-out-a-week-with-upper-body-injury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Panthers’ official statement</a>. So far in the 2025-26 NHL season, Kunin has appeared in nine games, registering a lone assist. 



<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_20251027_BUS_516357_brad-marchand-1-2-1024x576_b9a11630.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Brad Marchand skates by the bench after a goal" class="wp-image-508007" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Brad Marchand at Amerant Bank Arena on October 11, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. </figcaption></figure>



Gregor, on the other hand, will be making his debut as a Cat in Sunrise. The former fourth-round pick in 2016 recorded seven points (4G, 3A) in 52 games with the Ottawa Senators last season. It’s far from an exciting mark for fans in South Florida. However, if there’s one lesson they know by heart by now, it’s not to judge a book by its cover. If there’s one team in the NHL that can turn a player’s career around, it’s the Panthers in the Sunshine State.



<h2>Duck, duck, goose</h2>



When the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ducks</a> visit the Cats at Amerant Bank Arena, the Panthers will welcome back many familiar faces. Former head coach Joel Quenneville will be back in Sunrise for the first time since the 2021-22 campaign, before he stepped down as bench boss in Florida. Moreover, there will be some players who used to be fan-favorites in Broward County, Radko Gudas and Frank Vatrano.


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Though it may be an emotional game filled with reunions, the Panthers must take care of business against a young team. Moreover, Florida has had much success against Anaheim in recent years. The Cats haven’t lost to the—once Mighty—Ducks in pointless fashion since Nov. 2018. 



Since the 2019-20 campaign, the Panthers boast a 9-1 record against the Ducks. Even without Marchand, Gadjovich, and the long-term absences of Barkov, Tkachuk, and Kulikov, the Cats expect to follow the trend.

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Maurice confirms Panthers lose Marchand and teammate to face Ducks, with key players still out

With much speculation around Sidney Crosby and the aging core of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice dropped a strong comment that may signal great news for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a> and company. Of course, it didn’t take long before the message made waves around the NHL.



Although <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crosby</a> and the Penguins are clearly overperforming in the 2025–26 NHL season, many around the league remain skeptical. For some, the hot start to the campaign is only a mirage—an oasis in the desert that is soon to engulf the City of Bridges. However, the Pens are putting up a fight. It might be up to Marchand and the Panthers to deliver a crushing loss in hopes of sending them into a spiral.



Once that happens, then it might only be a matter of time before three-time Stanley Cup champion Evgeni Malkin asks out of the organization. As reported league-wide, joining Maurice and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> make lots of sense for the Russian star. On that note, Maurice’s latest comment on Malkin may have a (not-so) hidden meaning.



“I was amazed by how hard he worked,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maurice</a> admitted about Malkin, via reporter Rob Darragh on X. “How hard he worked in practice, he drove hard to be a great performer. He wanted to win, he wanted to score goals, and he wanted to drive.”



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<h2>A match made in Magnitogorsk</h2>



Though sometimes forgotten, Maurice coached in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) during the 2012-13 season. During that time, he stood behind the bench as Malkin played for him on the Metallurg Magnitogorsk. Now, 13 years later, their paths could cross once again, this time in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a>.


 

 

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Judging by Maurice’s statement, Malkin embodies everything the Panthers stand for. Moreover, after last season’s trade for Marchand, adding another veteran with Stanley Cup Playoffs experience seems like a smart move for the Cats. 



<h2>A ways to go</h2>



Of course, there’s work to be done for the Panthers to absorb the 39-year-old’s $6.1 million cap hit. Many pieces must fall into place for the trade to happen. First and foremost, both the Penguins and Malkin must be willing to engage in discussions with Florida. 



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Malkin’s deal includes a full no-movement clause, so it will ultimately come down to his decision on whether to skip town or stay in The Burgh to play out an entire—most likely farewell—season with Crosby. Additionally, the Pens will most likely need to retain some of the cap hit for the Cats to acquire Malkin while remaining salary cap compliant. 



Finally, the move will probably happen as a rental. For that to occur, Florida must be in a position to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the midst of an injury-riddled campaign, that is no longer a certainty in Sunrise. There’s work to do for everyone involved, and imagining trade scenarios between Malkin and the Panthers is still a long way off.


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Maurice fuels buzz around Marchand, Panthers with bold message on Crosby’s sidekick

With the NHL season underway, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a> and the Florida Panthers are watching key players drop like flies to injury. Hoping to steady the ship, Paul Maurice and the front office made a move for reinforcements. However, a bureaucratic issue is delaying the process.



After a 3-0 start to the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> campaign, the tide has seemingly changed in Sunrise. The Panthers are facing crucial hours. The rest of the league can sense Florida is doubting itself amid a sea of injuries, At the moment, no team is afraid to stand up to the reigning Stanley Cup champions.



Something has to change. Marchand knows it. Maurice does, too. Yet even after the front office moved its pieces to claim Donovan Sebrango off waivers, an unexpected hurdle threatens to add even more drama for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a>.



“[Sebrango is] going to get his visa worked on right now. He won’t join the team until that happens,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Maurice</a> commented on Sebrango’s situation, per Jameson Olive. “We liked the game that he played against us. With [Kulikov’s] injury, we’re going to want to add some depth to our team.”



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<h2>Depth being put to the test</h2>



In addition to the firepower across the lineup, a big reason for Florida’s success and its <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-back-to-back-stanley-cup-wins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">back-to-back Stanley Cups</a> has been its depth. Simply put, when the Panthers are healthy, not many teams can go head-to-head with them in the NHL. Some may put up a fight, but the past two seasons showed none is able to win four games in a best-of-seven playoff series.


 

 

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However, the Cats are not healthy. Quite the opposite, they are under duress. Their unparalleled depth is gone. The Panthers must now find a new identity as they face a long road ahead without their main weapon—not a single player, but the ability for anyone on the roster to step up and play a pivotal role on any given night.



<h2>New faces on defense</h2>



With Kulikov expected to miss five months, another name has been added to the list of key players out long term. Florida is still acclimating to the injury bug that keeps taking its toll on every area of the ice. With Kulikov out, we take a look at how the defensemen pairings look for the Panthers.



<ul><li>Gustav Forsling – Aaron Ekblad</li><li>Niko Mikkola – Seth Jones</li><li>Uvis Balinskis – Jeff Petry</li></ul>



Tobias Bjornfot is currently serving as an extra, with Sebrango set to join him once his paperwork is finalized and he can travel with the Panthers on their road trip. Once Sebrango is with the team, he will compete for a spot in the lineup, with Balinskis and Petry as the early candidates to be healthy scratched if Maurice decides the Panthers need a change of pace.

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After signing a six-year extension with the Florida Panthers, many fans across the NHL expected a big promotion for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brad Marchand</a>. Despite the massive new deal in South Florida, it seems Paul Maurice has no such plans in store for the 37-year-old veteran.



Marchand turned back the arms of the clock last season. After arriving in Sunrise during the NHL trade deadline, the former Bruins’ captain played some of the best hockey of his career. Putting Father Time against the ropes, Marchand now has his eyes on a third Stanley Cup—both his own and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a>’.



The Panthers have become the NHL’s apex predator, largely thanks to their unparalleled depth. The fact that Marchand played on the third line alongside Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell only highlights this. As Coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">M</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">aurice</a> hinted, the Panthers don’t plan to change what worked last season—if it isn’t broken, why fix it?



“Maurice says keeping the Luostarinen/Lundell/Marchand line together is a ‘starting point’ this season, but a lot will depend on how the other lines shape up,” as reported by Jameson Olive on X.



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<h2>No stepping off the gas</h2>



The Panthers have had the busiest schedule out of every team in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> in the last three years. With three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final, there’s barely been time for the Cats to catch their breath. Before they can sit back to relax, it’s time to hit the ice again.


 

 

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While exhausting, the Panthers wouldn’t want it any other way. Florida has long dreamt of times like these. Now that they are finally here, the Cats won’t take them for granted. Who knows if the organization will ever experience this feeling ever again? It’s better to take it all in before it becomes a fading memory of the glory days.



On that note, Maurice made something clear to the veterans on the team. Don’t expect any mercy on the upcoming practices. “We’re going as hard as we’ve ever gone,” the head coach commented as the team enters the hardest part of training camp.



<h2>Third time’s the charm</h2>



The saying might carry a different meaning for the Panthers. Florida has already won <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-back-to-back-stanley-cup-wins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">back-to-back Stanley Cups</a> but is far from content. Marchand and company are heavy favorites to win the 2026 Stanley Cup. 


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The odds aren’t exactly in the Panthers’ favor, as no team has won three straight championships since the NHL introduced the salary cap. Regardless, Florida is determined to take its chances.

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Marchand finds out Maurice's plans for him on Panthers after extension

After another Stanley Cup conquest, Florida Panthers president and CEO Matthew Caldwell is moving on to a new role in the NBA. However, the long-time chief issued a heartfelt statement addressed to everyone in the reigning NHL franchise, including veterans like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" rel="sponsored nofollow">Brad Marchand</a> and head coach Paul Maurice.



Caldwell shocked many around the organization with his decision to pursue a career as CEO of the Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA team Minnesota Lynx. Though the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Panthers</a> hope their dominant run is only getting started, it’s fair for Caldwell to think his job is done in Sunrise.



The core is locked and loaded for the long-haul. Now, it’s up to Marchand, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Maurice</a>, and company to stay on track and continue to run the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>. They definitely have Caldwell’s sign-off. That was made evident with the former CEO’s farewell message.



“Going to miss you all! My family and I are excited about this next chapter, but will always remember our times in South Florida – we started our family here,” Caldwell wrote on his X account. “Very proud of how far the franchise has come, but the Panthers are in good hands! We will be cheering from afar for a three-peat!“



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<h2>Dynasty-chasing</h2>



Hoisting the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> once is hard enough in a league as competitive as the NHL. Conquering it in back-to-back seasons is rare. But doing it three times in a row, it’s borderline impossible. No team has done so since the league introduced the salary cap in 2005.


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Well, the Panthers have a pristine opportunity to do just that. The sky truly is the limit in Sunrise. The extensions of players like Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad offer just a glimpse of what the Cats are building.



<h2>So much for that</h2>



It should be implicit, but if the Panthers actually complete the three-peat, they’d earn their seat among the best teams of all time. A case could be made for them to sit at the head of it, too. After all, the salary cap was established to ensure a level playing field, but Florida would thwart that claim with a back-to-back-to-back.

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Member of Stanley Cup-winning Panthers bids farewell with support for Marchand, Maurice and company

The Florida Panthers arguably saved their best performance of the NHL season for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. They belittled the Edmonton Oilers, routing the away team on every inch of the ice. It reflected on the scoreboard as the Cats won by a score of 6-1. After the game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aleksander-barkov">Aleksander Barkov</a> made his thoughts on the game clear with a stark four-word comment. While some may be taken aback, it was exactly what Matthew Tkachuk, Paul Maurice, and the rest of the squad expected to hear from their captain.



Upon returning to their home ice at Amerant Bank Arena, Barkov and the Panthers treated fans to a spectacular showing. The Cats blew the Oilers out of the water, dominating on every aspect of the game. They were far more physical, faster, more disciplined, and—most importantly—they didn’t hesitate whenever they stood in front of the opposing net. 



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice">Maurice</a>’s Florida never let up on the gas pedal. The Cats are known throughout the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> for their merciless style of play. If their opponent hits the ground, they won’t hold back. In case they had forgotten after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/florida-panthers-stanley-cup-pursuit">last year’s Final loss to the Panthers</a>, the Oilers were reminded of it in Game 3. Edmonton responded with vicious, ill-intended hits, but Florida stayed its course.



Barkov and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk">Tkachuk</a>‘s Panthers clearly got under the Oilers’ skin in Game 3. If that trend continues in the upcoming battles, it could spell bad news for Edmonton. However, Florida isn’t getting too far ahead. Barkov made sure to share that sentiment with a straight-to-the-point comment.



<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_20250610_BUS_415544_paul-maurice-1024x576_ee90dba5.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" 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" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/10114905/paul-maurice-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/10114905/paul-maurice-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/10114905/paul-maurice-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/10114905/paul-maurice-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/10114905/paul-maurice-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/10114905/paul-maurice-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/10114905/paul-maurice-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/10114905/paul-maurice.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>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. </figcaption></figure>



“We were good today,” Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov reflected after the 6-1 victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, per NHL.com.


 

 

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<h2>The upper-hand</h2>



The Panthers may be up by just one game in the series, but they hold a much larger lead when it comes to mental edge and momentum. Florida has Edmonton right where it wants them. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Oilers</a> are rattled, the Cats are buzzing, and these bloodhound-like Panthers are ready to pounce.



“We played super well and super disciplined, just like a veteran, older team who’s been here,” Matthew Tkachuk said. “This is our third time at it. We know it’s a series, and we’ve got to stick up for each other, but got to be smart too. I thought it was great that guys were sticking up for each other, and at the end of the day, it’s just a big win and just one game.”



<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_20250610_BUS_415544_Matthew-Tkachuk-19-of-the-Florida-Panthers-reacts-during-the-first-period-against-the-Carolina-Hurr-1024x576_7a5c6258.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers reacts during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center on May 22, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina" class="wp-image-404652" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25090321/Matthew-Tkachuk-19-of-the-Florida-Panthers-reacts-during-the-first-period-against-the-Carolina-Hurr-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25090321/Matthew-Tkachuk-19-of-the-Florida-Panthers-reacts-during-the-first-period-against-the-Carolina-Hurr-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25090321/Matthew-Tkachuk-19-of-the-Florida-Panthers-reacts-during-the-first-period-against-the-Carolina-Hurr-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25090321/Matthew-Tkachuk-19-of-the-Florida-Panthers-reacts-during-the-first-period-against-the-Carolina-Hurr-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25090321/Matthew-Tkachuk-19-of-the-Florida-Panthers-reacts-during-the-first-period-against-the-Carolina-Hurr-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25090321/Matthew-Tkachuk-19-of-the-Florida-Panthers-reacts-during-the-first-period-against-the-Carolina-Hurr-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25090321/Matthew-Tkachuk-19-of-the-Florida-Panthers-reacts-during-the-first-period-against-the-Carolina-Hurr-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/25090321/Matthew-Tkachuk-19-of-the-Florida-Panthers-reacts-during-the-first-period-against-the-Carolina-Hurr.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers reacts during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center on May 22, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>It can get ugly</h2>



The Panthers’ Game 3 triumph was a statement performance, in more ways than one. They ran the Oilers out of town. Edmonton was outplayed and outworked, like they’d never been before in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With the game out of reach, the Oilers intended to send a message by adding fuel to the fire. Little did they know the Panthers had lured them into their terrain.


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“If you have to take a punch in the face, take a punch in the face,” Tkachuk commented about the mentality inside the Panthers’ locker room.


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Perhaps such a dismaying collapse was exactly what the Oilers needed to wake up. But it could also signal the beginning of the end. They look dizzy and unsteady on their feet. While Tkachuk, Barkov, and the Panthers aim to deliver a knockout punch and take a 3-1 series lead.

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Florida Panthers coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-maurice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Maurice</a> set aside his focus on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 NHL Stanley Cup</a> Final to comment on the firing of his friend and colleague Pete DeBoer as head coach of the Dallas Stars, following three consecutive seasons ending in the Western Conference Finals.



Despite strong regular-season performances, DeBoer was unable to lead the team beyond the conference finals in the playoffs, after a Game 5 loss to the powerful Edmonton Oilers led by captain Connor McDavid. Unable to elevate the performance of the team led by star Mikko Rantanen, his tenure came to an end.



Maurice and DeBoer have known each other for a long time, and the Panthers coach was close to facing DeBoer in the league final if Dallas had defeated Edmonton. Currently, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a> playing the series against the Oilers, the experienced 58-year-old tactician offered a clear reaction.



<h2>Maurice’s message for DeBoer</h2>



“He’ll be alright. He’s a good coach. I think when you get elite teams, you’ve got to push them real hard to get to where they get to, and then at some point you need a summer off, pick your spot. He’s going to be OK,” Maurice said at a press conference, answering a question from The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun.



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Pete DeBoer of the Stars weighs in on the rematch between the Oilers and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Friendship between DeBoer and Maurice</h2>



Pete DeBoer and Paul Maurice share a long-standing friendship that dates back to their days as teammates with the Windsor Spitfires in the Ontario Hockey League. This early bond laid the foundation for mutual respect and understanding that has lasted throughout their NHL coaching careers.


 

 

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Their connection goes beyond friendship, as Maurice has consistently spoken highly of DeBoer’s coaching skills and character. Maurice’s public support following his colleague’s dismissal after his stint with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-stars" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stars</a> reflects the loyalty and admiration between them.

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