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Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov lifts the Stanley Cup trophy after Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers, Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers defeated the Oilers 2-1. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov becomes the first Stanley Cup-winning captain from Finland

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice watches play against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

One win from Stanley Cup, Panthers hope to rebound at home from blowout loss

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Florida Panthers celebrate a goal by center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Aho has 2 short-handed goals, Hurricanes beat Panthers 4-2

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) defends the net with Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Eric Robinson (50) waiting for a tip-in attempt during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Bennett scores two goals, Knight makes 33 saves in NHL debut

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (11) and defenseman Markus Nutivaara (65) celebrate the first-period goal by Aleksander Barkov (16) against the Dallas Stars during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Vatrano’s power-play OT goal leads Panthers past Stars 3-2

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Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin (74) and Dougie Hamilton (19) congratulate goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) following the Hurricanes 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers at an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Staal scores twice, Hurricanes rally past Panthers 5-2

By BOB SUTTON - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) hits the post on a shot against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 4, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Barkov, Driedger lead Panthers to 3-0 win over Blue Jackets

By RICK MENNING - Associated Press

Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle (3) congratulates defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) after Ekblad scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Barkov’s short-handed goal leads Panthers over Blackhawks

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) and left wing Anthony Duclair (91) congratulate each other after the Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 in an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Barkov scores twice as Panthers beat Blackhawks 4-2

By RICK MENNING - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. Barkov started his hockey life as a 4-year-old for the Tappara club in his hometown of Tampere, Finland. Two decades later, Barkov is investing in his roots. The Florida Panthers’ captain has become the third-largest investor in the Tappara club, a deal that was announced Thursday, June 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Panthers’ Barkov invests in his former Finnish club

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Aleksi Saarela, left, and Anaheim Ducks left wing Nick Ritchie vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Saarela’s first NHL goal helps Panthers top Ducks 4-1

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson (19) and left wing Dryden Hunt (73) celebrate with center Vincent Trocheck (21) after he scored during the shootout in the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Trocheck helps Panthers outlast Rangers in shootout, 6-5

By SCOTT CHARLES - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) speaks during NHL hockey media day on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Panthers’ Barkov still feels sting of disappointing season

Associated Press

Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) defends against Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Barkov scores twice, Panthers beat Coyotes 4-2

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Henrik Borgstrom (95) and goaltender James Reimer (34) congratulate goaltender Sam Montembeault (33) after they defeated the Minnesota Wild during an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Barkov has team-record 5 assists, Panthers beat Wild 6-2

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov waves to fans that react to Barkov's hat trick goal after an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Barkov’s hat trick lifts Panthers over Canadiens, 6-3

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Frank Vatrano rushes to gain control of the puck against San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Vatrano’s 4-point game leads Panthers over Sharks 6-2

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell(45) reacts as Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) drives past during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec 2, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)

Wade crashes into a fan — Panthers star Aleksander Barkov

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Florida Panthers goaltender James Reimer (34) reacts as New York Islanders' Jordan Eberle shoots the puck past him for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Hoffman scores in OT, sends Panthers past Islanders 3-2

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers won the game 3-2. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

In Barkov they trust: Panthers’ hopes rest on Finnish star

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press