SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers announced today in partnership with the Coral Springs Community Chest, that the club's second 'Pucks for Bucks' charity hockey game was rescheduled to Oct. 1 at BB&T Center starting at 4 p.m.

All proceeds will go towards the Coral Springs Community Chest.

SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club has signed defenseman Ed Wittchow to a one-year, two-way contract.

"We are proud to have signed Ed," said Tallon. "He earned this contract due to his impeccable character and dedication to the game. Ed has worked hard for this deal and we are excited to watch his continued progress with this new opportunity."

Good Morning Panthers fans and welcome to Rats Roundup. It was an eventful week for the Panthers, as training camp continued, the Cats played their first preseason games, and Panthers Territory became official.

SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club's American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds will open their training camp for the 2017-18 season on Friday, Sept. 22 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass.

Rookie left wing Henrik Haapala arrived from Finland three weeks ago with the intention of using the time before beginning his first NHL training camp with the Florida Panthers to get used to his new surroundings.

Hurricane Irma threw a wrench into that plan, forcing Haapala to evacuate to Boston for a few days along with many of his new teammates and team employees. For the 23-year-old, the experience was a bit of an eye opener.

SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today the club's roster has been reduced to 42 players.

NASHVILLE - The Florida Panthers fell to the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader at the Bridgestone Arena.

Florida defeated Nashville 5-3 in Game 1 earlier in the day.

NASHVILLE - Mike Matheson scored 10:52 into the third period to lift the Florida Panthers to a 5-3 victory over the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader at Bridgestone Arena.

On the power play, the 23-year-old defenseman capitalized on a loose puck to the right of Nashville's net, taking the rebound and firing a shot past Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros for what would prove to be the eventual game-winning goal.

NASHVILLE - It's the preseason game so nice they'll play it twice.

The Florida Panthers will kick off their six-game preseason with their sixth annual doubleheader against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday.

Nashville last hosted the doubleheader in 2015.

Following the wake of Hurricane Irma, the Florida Panthers, South Florida Ford and the Dan Marino Foundation have partnered up to deliver 80 palettes worth of supplies to the Florida Keys on Tuesday, September 19.

Donations and hurricane relief supplies were collected at the BB&T Center from Friday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Sept. 17.