FORT LAUDERDALE – On to the next city.
In the midst of a six-game road trip, the Florida Panthers will visit the Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes and Washingotn Capitals this week before finally returning home.
Currently 1-2-0 on the road trip, the Panthers (23-18-3) sit just three points behind the Capitals for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with two games in hand.
“Everybody knows what’s at stake,” defenseman Jeff Petry said prior to tonight’s matchup against the Sabres at KeyBank Center. “Our first two games of the road trip weren’t ideal, but I thought in Ottawa we got to our game, and we played the style of game that we wanted to. We’ve got to make sure we start with that game and style.”
Following their visit to Buffalo, the Panthers will close out their long road trip with back-to-back games against the Hurricanes and Capitals on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
To see what’s going on around the Territory this week and beyond, continue below.
THE GAMES
Monday, Jan. 12: at Buffalo Sabres – 7:00 p.m. ET
- TV & Streaming: WSFL, WHDT, WFTX, PanthersPlus.TV
- Radio: 104.3 WQAM-FM/560 WQAM-AM (Dade/Broward); 106.3 WESP-FM (Palm Beach); 100.3 WCTH (Florida Keys); 101.7 WCZR (Treasure Coast); Panthers GameDay App; SiriusXM App & Streaming 931
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Friday, Jan. 16: at Carolina Hurricanes – 7 p.m. ET
- TV & Streaming: NHL Network, WSFL, WHDT, WFTX, PanthersPlus.TV
- Radio: 104.3 WQAM-FM/560 WQAM-AM (Dade/Broward); 106.3 WESP-FM (Palm Beach); 100.3 WCTH (Florida Keys); 101.7 WCZR (Treasure Coast); Panthers GameDay App; SiriusXM App & Streaming 931
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Saturday, Jan. 17: at Washington Capitals – 7 p.m. ET
- TV & Streaming: WSFL, WHDT, WFTX, PanthersPlus.TV
- Radio: 560 WQAM-AM (Dade/Broward); 100.3 WCTH (Florida Keys); 101.7 WCZR (Treasure Coast); Panthers GameDay App; SiriusXM App & Streaming 931
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VILMANIS STRONG IN DEBUT
The 21-year-old Latvian forward earned high praise after his debut in the 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
Logging 11:48 time on ice, Vilmanis record one shot and one takeaway.
Helping the Panthers while 5-on-5, the team led 4-2 in shots on goal with Vilmanis on the ice.
“I think for his first game in the National Hockey League, Sandis Vilmanis held onto some pucks and showed some poise,” Maurice said after the game. “He kind of earned some fans in the coaches’ room because I thought he played hard, but he didn’t play not to make a mistake.”
For more on Vilmanis’ debut, click here.
FINAL REGULAR SEASON MEETING WITH CAROLINA
Looking for the season sweep of the Hurricanes, the Panthers will visit Raleigh for the final time in the regular season on Friday.
A pair of comeback wins in the first two meetings, the Panthers rallied for a three-goal comeback on Dec. 19 (4-3 SO) and two-goal comeback on Dec. 23 (5-2).
Multi-points in both games, Sam Reinhart owns five points (1G, 4A) in the two games against the Hurricanes this season.
30 SAVES CHICKEN DAYS
Celebrate the saves made on the ice, off the ice.
When Panthers goalies have 30+ saves in a game played at home, fans will receive a FREE 8-count nugget entree at select South Florida Chick-fil-A locations the next day!
For more info, click here.
GROUP TICKET PACKAGES
Hockey is better together!
From alumni to Margaritaville ticket packages, there’s an option available for you and your group.
To see all upcoming group packages, click here.
BUY-A-BRICK
Etch your name in Panthers history!
Partnering with Deck & Drive, fans will have the ability to have a custom engraved brick that will be laid into the Publix Plaza, outside of Amerant Bank Arena.
For more info, click here.
SECURE SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Get loud at Amerant Bank Arena!
With just 15 regular season home games left in the 2025-26 season, don’t miss out on the live action in the second half of the season!
To buy tickets, click here.
STREAM PANTHERS HOCKEY
Never miss a minute of Panthers hockey!
Available now, fans can subscribe to the Half Season Pass for just $39.99.
Subscribe now to receive access to all locally-produced Panthers games by Scripps Sports this season, and pregame coverage for all nationally broadcast games on iOS, Android and other platforms.
Additional content includes replays, interviews, video series and more.
Visit PanthersPlus.Tv for more info.
GAMEDAY APP
Have everything you need to know about the Panthers at your fingertips with the Panthers GameDay App!
Right now, all non-Territory Members can utilize a 5% off food and beverage discount when using the app during games and events at Amerant Bank Arena.
The app also includes special partner offers, articles, videos, box scores and more.
To download the Panthers GameDay App, click here.
CATS CLIP OF THE WEEK
Go behind the scenes of the Winter Classic in the latest Primetime Panthers.
