Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Notches power-play helper
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Verhaeghe recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.
Verhaeghe snapped a three-game slump with a helper on a Matthew Tkachuk goal in the third period. While he's filled a top-six role regularly this season, Verhaeghe has been a little cooler on offense than usual. He has 13 points (five on the power play), 69 shots on net, 23 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 19 appearances. There's reason for optimism though -- he's shooting just 5.8 percent so far, and he's never finished a full season lower than the 13.8 percent mark he had in a 34-goal, 72-point regular season in 2023-24.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Three points in win Thursday
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Verhaeghe recorded two goals, including one in the power play, and an assist in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Predators.
Verhaeghe was one of the top performers for the Panthers in this one-sided win, as Florida extended its winning streak to six games, with the 29-year-old cracking the scoresheet four times during that stretch. Verhaeghe only has two multi-point games on the season, but his consistency is worth noting. He's recorded at least one point in all but two of his last 10 appearances, with four goals and seven helpers in that stretch.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Pair of points in win
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Verhaeghe scored a goal on six shots, dished a power-play assist and added two PIM in Monday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.
Verhaeghe is up to a seven-game point streak, a quick turnaround after he was held scoreless in the first four contests of the season. The 29-year-old's multi-point effort Monday was his first of the year. He's collected two goals, six assists, 45 shots on net, 15 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-3 rating. Verhaeghe should see steady top-six minutes moving forward, and with the Panthers' forward group near full strength after some early injuries, he should continue to enjoy productivity from his linemates.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Scores game-winner against Rangers
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Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.
The Panthers ambushed Igor Shesterkin with two goals in the first three minutes of the first period, with Anton Lundell getting the other, and it was all the support Sergei Bobrovsky would need. Verhaeghe's tally was his first of the season, and it extended his point streak to five games after he was held off the scoresheet in Florida's first four contests.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Helpers in four straight games
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Verhaeghe notched an assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Wild.
Verhaeghe has a helper in four straight contests after starting the year on a four-game skid. The winger's goose egg in the goal column is bound to crack eventually as well -- he's racked up 28 shots on net without bending the twine. Verhaeghe also has 14 hits and a minus-8 rating over eight appearances in a top-six role.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Staying in Florida long-term
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Verhaeghe signed an eight-year, $56 million contract extension with the Panthers on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Verhaeghe is committed to the Panthers through the 2032-33 season with this new deal. The 29-year-old was one of seven Panthers skaters to fail to register a point in Tuesday's 6-4 season-opening win over the Bruins. Verhaeghe will likely fill a top-six role for a majority of his new deal, giving him significant fantasy value in formats that reward scoring. He has topped the 70-point mark in each of the last two years.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Two points in Cup clincher
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Verhaeghe scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 2-1 win over the Oilers in Game 7.
Verhaeghe didn't do much in the Stanley Cup Finals, but he saved his best effort of the series for the last game. He posted four points over seven contests versus the Oilers and finished the postseason at 11 goals, 10 assists, 79 shots on net, 27 hits, 14 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 24 appearances. Verhaeghe is entering a contract year in 2024-25, as it's the final season of his three-year extension from 2021.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Opens scoring in Game 1 win
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Verhaeghe scored a goal on three shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Verhaeghe is up to 10 goals this postseason, four of which he's scored over the last seven games. The 28-year-old forward converted after a spring pass from Aleksander Barkov in the first period, and that goal was all the Panthers needed to get the win. Verhaeghe continues to provide clutch offense in a top-line role with 18 points, 64 shots on net, 22 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 18 playoff outings.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Extends point streak
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Verhaeghe scored his ninth goal of the postseason in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win versus New York in Game 4.
Verhaeghe extended his point streak to five games after potting a goal on the power play in Tuesday's win. The 28-year-old also fired four shots on net in 20:04 of ice time. Verhaeghe is up to six points in this series after notching just two points in Florida's second-round series versus Boston. In 15 postseason appearances to this point, Verhaeghe leads the team in goals with nine and is tied for second on the team in points with 17.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Supplies pair of helpers
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Verhaeghe notched two assists and seven shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Verhaeghe set up a power-play goal by Sam Reinhart in the first period and also fed Aleksander Barkov for an even-strength tally in the third. The 28-year-old Verhaeghe has two goals and four assists during his active four-game point streak, a big turnaround after he had just one goal over the previous five contests. Overall, he's at 16 points, 55 shots, 20 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 playoff appearances.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Scores lone goal in loss
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Verhaeghe scored a goal and added two shots with a minus-1 rating in 21:03 of ice time in Friday's 2-1 Game 2 overtime loss versus New York.
Verhaeghe has points in three consecutive games after potting a goal on the power play in Friday's loss. The 28-year-old is a crucial part of Florida's attack -- he's second on the team in points during the postseason behind only Matthew Tkachuk. Verhaeghe is up to a team-leading eight goals and six assists in 13 playoff contests.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Two points in win
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Verhaeghe scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Verhaeghe had a secondary assist on Matthew Tkachuk's first-period marker before adding an insurance goal late in the third period to put the Panthers up by two. Verhaeghe also had five shots on goal, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 18:29 of ice time Wednesday. Verhaeghe went six consecutive games without a multi-point effort before registering two points in Game 1 versus New York. The top-six fixture is over a point-per-game pace so far during the postseason -- he has seven goals, six assists and a plus-4 rating in 12 playoff contests.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Strong in series-clinching win
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Verhaeghe scored two goals on eight shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.
Verhaeghe wrapped up the first round with five goals and four assists over five contests. The 28-year-old started the scoring early in the second period, helped out on an Aleksander Barkov goal in the third and then deposited an empty-netter toward the end of the game. Verhaeghe's playoff performances are becoming the stuff of legends -- he had 17 points over 21 outings last spring and is on an even better pace in 2024.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Two points including OT winner
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Verhaeghe scored the overtime winner and added an assist in Game 2 during a 3-2 victory over the Lightning on Tuesday.
After helping to set up Sam Bennett (upper body) for the night's opening tally early in the first period, Verhaeghe played hero for the Panthers once again. The 28-year-old has begun Florida's postseason run with two goals and three points in two games, and he'll look to stay hot on the road Thursday in Game 3.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Scores in return
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Verhaeghe scored a goal on six shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
After missing six games with an upper-body injury, Verhaeghe rejoined the Panthers' lineup for a final tuneup before the postseason. The 28-year-old winger would get Florida on the board 28 seconds into the second period, following up his own rebound to cut Toronto's lead to 2-1. Verhaeghe will wrap up the regular season with 34 goals and 38 assists in 76 games, topping the 70-point threshold for a second straight year.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Playing regular-season finale
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Verhaeghe (upper body) will be in the lineup for the Cats' regular-season finale versus Toronto on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Initial reports suggested that Verhaeghe wouldn't be cleared until the postseason, but it appears he is slightly ahead of schedule. Prior to his six-game absence, the 28-year-old Toronto native was rolling offensively with three goals on 16 shots and two assists across his last six outings. Verhaeghe should be in line for a top-six role unless coach Paul Maurice decides to limit his minutes for his first contest back.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Targeting playoff return
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Verhaeghe (upper body) is considered week-to-week and may not return until the postseason, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Tuesday.
Verhaege was on a roll prior to getting hurt with five points in his last six contests but now figures to miss the final seven games of the regular season. Both Evan Rodrigues and Vladimir Tarasenko could be candidates to step in Verheage's first-line role playing alongside Aleksander Barkov -- though the line combinations against Montreal on Tuesday will be further shuffled by the absence of Matthew Tkachuk (illness).
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Puts up two points
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Verhaeghe provided a goal and an assist in the 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers on Saturday.
Verhaeghe contributed an assist on the opening goal and then scored his 31st marker of the season in the third period. Prior to this contest, Verhaeghe had been held scoreless in his last three outings, but he was able to put up his first multi-point game since March 12. While he only has four points in his last eight appearances, Verhaeghe is a reliable fantasy option with a strong chance of getting back to his scoring ways.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Available Thursday
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Verhaeghe (upper body) is good to play Thursday versus Montreal, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Verhaeghe exited Tuesday's 3-2 win over Buffalo after being struck in the face by the puck, but he won't miss a full contest due to the incident. He has 30 goals and 61 points in 59 outings in 2023-24. Verhaeghe is set to play on the top line alongside Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Doesn't finish Tuesday's game
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Verhaeghe missed the tail end of the third period after taking a puck to the face. Head coach Paul Maurice said he expects the forward will be okay, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Verhaeghe's availability for Thursday's game versus the Canadiens should be confirmed at the morning skate that day. He had a power-play assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Sabres, and he's now at 61 points through 59 appearances in a top-six role.
