Monday: at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m. ET
The Panthers will look to move back into a playoff spot when they visit the Maple Leafs (28-17-7) at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. Entering the week, Florida trails Toronto by two points for third place in the Atlantic Division with two games in hand. The Maple Leafs have won each of their last three games, including a 2-1 victory in overtime against Ottawa on Saturday. Auston Matthews leads the team in goals (36) and points (61), while Mitch Marner has the most assists (37). During Toronto's three-game winning streak, Matthews has racked up two goals and one assist. For the Panthers, look for Evgenii Dadonov to make something happen on offense. Over his last 11 games, the 30-year-old winger has found the back of the net nine times, pushing his team-leading goal total to 23. In the only previous meeting between the two clubs this season, the Panthers filled up the scoresheet in an 8-4 win over the Maple Leafs in Sunrise on Jan. 12.
TV: FSF, ESPN+
Radio: 560 WQAM (DADE/BROWARD); 640 WMEN (PALM BEACH); 100.3 WCTH (FLORIDA KEYS); 1370 WAXE (TREASURE COAST); SIRIUSXM STREAMING 932
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Tuesday: at Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00 p.m. ET
The Panthers will look to cool off one of the hottest teams in the league when they wrap up a back-to-back set against the Blue Jackets (28-16-9) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday. Sitting in third place in the Metropolitan Division, Columbus has won nine of its last 11 games, including a 4-3 win at Montreal on Sunday. Filling in for injured starter Joonas Korpisalo, backup goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has been spectacular in net as of late. On a personal six-game winning streak, the 25-year-old has posted a .959 save percentage with three shutouts in that span. Pierre-Luc Dubois paces the Blue Jackets with 42 points (17 goals, 25 assists), while Zach Werenski ranks first among the league's defensemen in goals with 15. For the Panthers, keep an eye on Frank Vatrano in this matchup. The 25-year-old winger has been producing at better than a point-per-game clip over his last 11 games, registering seven goals and five assists in that span. The third and final meeting between the two clubs this season, Florida has gone 1-1-0 against Columbus.
TV: FSF
Radio:560 WQAM (DADE/BROWARD); 640 WMEN (PALM BEACH); 100.3 WCTH (FLORIDA KEYS); 1370 WAXE (TREASURE COAST); SIRIUSXM STREAMING 932
Territory on Tap Locations:
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Thursday: Vegas Golden Knights, 7:00 p.m. ET
After wrapping up their road trip, the Panthers will return to the Sunshine State to kick off a brief two-game homestand against the Knights (27-20-7) at BB&T Center on Thursday. Vegas has dropped six of its last nine games, but closed out last week with back-to-back wins at Carolina and Nashville on Friday and Saturday, respectively, to move back into third place in the Pacific Division. Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty sit atop the Knights scoring chart with 48 points each; Pacioretty is also tied with Reilly Smith for the most goals on the team with 21, including lighting the lamp five times over his last 11 games. In their first tilt against Vegas this season, look for Jonathan Huberdeau to have a big night for the Panthers. The 26-year-old winger not only leads the team with 65 points (18 goals, 47 assists), but has also notched 28 points (seven goals, 21 assists) over his last 18 games. In four career contests against the Knights, he has five points.
TV: FSF
Radio: 560 WQAM (DADE/BROWARD); 640 WMEN (PALM BEACH); 100.3 WCTH (FLORIDA KEYS); 1370 WAXE (TREASURE COAST); SIRIUSXM STREAMING 932
In-Arena Activations:
50/50 Raffle
; Bang Energy Takeover Night; $5 Beer Thursday
Tickets:
HERE
Saturday: Pittsburgh Penguins, 7:00 p.m. ET
The Panthers will close the book on an abbreviated homestand when they host the Penguins (33-14-5) at BB&T Center on Saturday. Occupying second place in the Metropolitan Division, Pittsburgh has won eight of its last 10 games, including a 4-3 win at Washington on Sunday. Since returning to the lineup from an elongated stint on injured reserve, Sidney Crosby hasn't skipped a beat. Over his last seven games, the Penguins captain has notched 12 points (four goals, eight assists) - tied for the second-most in the league in that span. In addition to Crosby, Evgeni Malkin leads the team in scoring with 54 points (16 goals, 38 assists), while Bryan Rust has accumulated a team-best 22 goals. For the Panthers, look for Keith Yandle to find a way to get onto the scoresheet in this one. Ranking sixth among the league's defensemen in scoring with 39 points (five goals, 34 assists), the 33-year-old does most of his damage while manning Florida's sixth-ranked power play (23.6 percent). In fact, his 20 points on the power play are tied for the third-most among the league's rearguards and also place him second on the club overall.
TV: FSF
Radio:560 WQAM (DADE/BROWARD); 640 WMEN (PALM BEACH); 100.3 WCTH (FLORIDA KEYS); 1370 WAXE (TREASURE COAST); SIRIUSXM STREAMING 932
In-Arena Activations:
50/50 Raffle with Guaranteed Pot of at Least $25,000
; NBC 6 Takeover Night; Pride Night;
Territory Takeover (Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors
)
Tickets:
HERE
