In a dominant performance, Sergei Bobrovsky secured his 47th career shutout, stopping 23 shots as the Florida Panthers defeated the Calgary Flames 3-0. The victory marked Florida's eighth win in their last ten games, showcasing their strong form as they prepare for a critical matchup against Tampa Bay. Goals from Jonah Gadjovich and Evan Rodrigues in the second period, along with a late insurance goal by Mackie Samoskevich, ensured the Panthers' success. Despite a valiant effort from Calgary's Dan Vladar, who made 39 saves, the Flames struggled offensively, facing back-to-back shutouts for the first time since November 2019.

Florida played without Matthew Tkachuk, still recovering from an injury, yet they found a way to rally as a team. The Panthers are notably finding scoring from a variety of players, with their first 11 goals post-4 Nations break coming from different contributors. A poignant moment from the game included a warm welcome for Ryan Lomberg, a former Panther, who received an ovation during a video tribute.

In a commanding performance, the Florida Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1, with standout contributions from Sam Reinhart, who tallied his 30th goal and two assists, and Matthew Tkachuk, scoring for the third time in four games. Carter Verhaeghe, Evan Rodrigues, and Jonah Gadjovich also found the net for Florida, showcasing the team’s offensive depth. Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves, solidifying the Panthers' hold on the Atlantic Division lead and marking a milestone for head coach Paul Maurice with his 900th career victory.

Chicago started strong, scoring the fastest goal in franchise history just seven seconds into the game with Landon Slaggert's quick strike. However, the Blackhawks struggled to maintain their momentum, with goaltender Petr Mrazek facing a barrage of 39 shots, resulting in their 11th game without a win when allowing four or more goals this season. The game reinforced Florida's dominance, particularly after Rodrigues increased the lead to 4-1 early in the third period, effectively sealing the outcome.

In a commanding performance, the Florida Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1, with standout contributions from Sam Reinhart, who tallied his 30th goal and two assists, and Matthew Tkachuk, scoring for the third time in four games. Carter Verhaeghe, Evan Rodrigues, and Jonah Gadjovich also found the net for Florida, showcasing the team’s offensive depth. Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves, solidifying the Panthers' hold on the Atlantic Division lead and marking a milestone for head coach Paul Maurice with his 900th career victory.

Chicago started strong, scoring the fastest goal in franchise history just seven seconds into the game with Landon Slaggert's quick strike. However, the Blackhawks struggled to maintain their momentum, with goaltender Petr Mrazek facing a barrage of 39 shots, resulting in their 11th game without a win when allowing four or more goals this season. The game reinforced Florida's dominance, particularly after Rodrigues increased the lead to 4-1 early in the third period, effectively sealing the outcome.

The injury report from various NHL teams reveals significant player updates as the season progresses. Boston Bruins forward Mark Kastelic is day-to-day, while Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has made a comeback after an eight-game absence due to an upper-body injury.

In Florida, Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad and forward Jonah Gadjovich will not accompany the team on their upcoming road trip for back-to-back games, pending a reevaluation post-trip. Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine returned after missing four games due to illness, alongside defenseman David Savard, who also missed four games due to an upper-body issue.

Pittsburgh Penguins saw the return of forward Philip Tomasino after four games out with an undisclosed injury. Meanwhile, a car accident involving forward Michael Bunting caused him to miss a game, although he was not hurt. Evgeni Malkin, however, was placed on the IR, missing his fourth game.

In Vegas, Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel’s absence was attributed to illness, but coach Bruce Cassidy anticipates his quick recovery. Finally, Nicolas Roy returned for the Golden Knights after an 11-game hiatus from an upper-body injury, while the Washington Capitals placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren on the IR.

The Washington Capitals secured a decisive 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers, ending their two-game losing streak. This win marked Washington's first regular-season triumph in Sunrise since 2019, improving their record to 14-6-1 this season.

Logan Thompson made 21 saves, while the Capitals now sit four points ahead of the New York Rangers in the Metropolitan Division standings. Florida, struggling with their fourth consecutive loss, continues to face challenges this season.