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Panthers' Michael Benning: Earns helper in NHL debut
Benning logged a power-play assist in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.
Benning helped out on Sam Reinhart's game-winning tally in overtime. This was Benning's NHL debut, and he was able to be a contributor right away. He should continue to get a look in a power-play spot while the Panthers await the returns of Uvis Balinskis (undisclosed) and Seth Jones (upper body).
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Nets power-play tally Thursday
Bennett scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.
Bennett has five goals and three assists over eight contests since the Olympics. The 29-year-old has earned half of those eight points on the power play as he continues to be heavily involved in the Panthers' offense. Bennett has reached the 50-point mark for the second year in a row, standing at 24 goals, 26 helpers, 13 power-play points, 170 shots on net, 109 hits and 74 PIM through 65 appearances.
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Panthers' Sam Reinhart: Overtime hero Thursday
Reinhart scored the overtime winner and added an assist, both on the power play, in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Columbus.
The Panthers' special teams proved to be the difference in a goaltending duel between Sergei Bobrovsky and Elvis Merzlikins, with Reinhart snapping the puck past a scrambling Merzlikins from the side of the net. Reinhart hasn't gone consecutive games without getting onto the scoresheet since mid-January, and that consistency has earned him five goals and 14 points over his last 15 contests. The veteran winger needs one more goal to reach 30 for a fifth straight season.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Looks good against former club
Bobrovsky turned aside 30 shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.
The visitors grabbed a 1-0 lead in the second period when Adam Fantilli slipped the puck through Bobrovsky's five-hole on a two-on-one break, but otherwise the veteran netminder was outstanding, and he was rewarded for his efforts when Sam Reinhart scored the OT winner. Bobrovsky appears to be finding a late-season surge despite the fact that the Panthers are all but out of the playoff picture -- he's given up exactly one goal in three of five starts since the Olympic break, going 3-2-0 with a 2.21 GAA and .925 save percentage during that span.
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Panthers' Uvis Balinskis: Expected to miss Thursday's game
Balinskis (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Columbus.
Balinskis has five goals and 15 points in 54 outings in 2025-26. Michael Benning was called up from AHL Charlotte on Thursday, and he's projected to make his NHL debut against the Blue Jackets.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Shelved for Thursday's game
Verhaeghe (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's home matchup against the Blue Jackets, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Verhaeghe is in line to miss just his second game of the season and first since the Olympic break. Overall, the 30-year-old winger has 19 goals, 46 points, 150 shots on net and 56 hits across 63 games this season. In his absence, Vinnie Hinostroza is a candidate to play as a winger in Thursday's contest. Verhaeghe's next shot to play is in Sunday's road clash against the Kraken.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Out for Thursday's clash
Lundell (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's home matchup against the Blue Jackets, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Lundell is set to miss his first game since the Olympic break for an undisclosed reason. Overall, he has 17 goals, 43 points, 134 shots on net, 74 hits and 35 blocked shots across 61 games this season. In his absence, Cole Reinhardt will dress for Thursday's contest and likely occupy one of the four center spots. Lundell's next chance to return is Sunday's road matchup in Seattle.
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Panthers' Sam Reinhart: Ready to rock
Reinhart (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Thursday against Columbus, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Reinhart missed his first game of the season Tuesday. He has 28 goals, 31 assists, 163 shots on goal and a minus-18 rating across 63 outings this season.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Tending twine Thursday
Bobrovsky will defend the home cage versus Columbus on Thursday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Bobrovsky snapped a two-game losing streak March 6, stopping 28 shots in a 3-1 win over Detroit. The victory gave Bobrovsky a 23-19-1 record, with a 3.08 GAA and an .876 save percentage. The Blue Jackets are generating 3.19 goals per game, 14th in the NHL.
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Panthers' Uvis Balinskis: Tagged as questionable
Balinskis (undisclosed) was deemed questionable ahead of Thursday's clash with the Blue Jackets, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
On the same topic where head coach Paul Maurice stated that Balinskis is questionable, he noted that Michael Benning, who was called up Thursday, will likely suit up and make his NHL debut. Balinskis has 10 assists, 15 points, 66 shots on goal, 71 hits and 42 blocked shots across 54 games played this season. His status will be monitored during Thursday's morning skate, but if he can't go, it would likely lead to Benning taking Balinskis' spot on Florida's second pairing.
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Panthers' Michael Benning: Called up from minors
Benning was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Thursday.
Following Thursday's move, Benning will have the opportunity to make his NHL debut after posting a solid trio of seasons in the AHL. Across 56 games with Charlotte this season, he has eight goals, 23 assists and 110 shots on net. The 24-year-old defenseman has been a steady contributor from the blue line with 89 points across 182 career games with the Checkers, which should help him carve out a role with the Panthers if his name is called upon.
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Panthers' Gustav Forsling: Picks up helper in win
Forsling logged an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
Forsling had gone nine games without a point prior to Tuesday. The 29-year-old defenseman has worn the Panthers' struggles this season, perhaps more than most of the team's players. The defensive stalwart has 22 points, 85 shots on net, 76 blocked shots, 45 PIM, 42 hits and a minus-6 rating over 64 appearances, putting him at risk of missing the 30-point mark for the first time in five years.
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Panthers' Niko Mikkola: Second goal in three games
Mikkola scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
Mikkola has just three goals this season, two of which have come over his last three contests. The 29-year-old defenseman won't sustain his recent success on offense, but he offers some upside in deep fantasy formats thanks to his physical play. He's now at 11 points, 64 shots on net, 104 hits, 75 blocked shots, 45 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 64 appearances.
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Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk: Two helpers against Wings
Tkachuk pocketed two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Detroit.
Both helpers came in the final 90 seconds of the third period, as Tkachuk found Carter Verhaeghe for a pair of goals that erased a 3-2 deficit. Tkachuk has recorded multiple points in three of seven games since the Olympic break, a stretch in which the gold medalist has collected five goals and 11 points.
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Panthers' Vinnie Hinostroza: Two-point effort Tuesday
Hinostroza scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
Making his first appearance for Florida since being acquired from Minnesota at the trade deadline, Hinostroza opened the scoring midway through the first period before having a hand in a Niko Mikkola tally early in the third. Hinostroza is making his second career stint as a Panther after suiting up in nine games with the club during the 2020-21 regular season. Through 49 games in 2025-26, he's managed just four goals and 12 points in a bottom-six role.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Plays hero with two late goals
Verhaeghe scored two goals, one the game-winner, in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over Detroit.
Both goals came in the final 90 seconds of the third period, as Verhaeghe flipped the script on what looked like it would be a 3-2 loss for Florida. The 30-year-old had managed only one goal and three points in 11 games before Tuesday's contest. On the season, Verhaeghe has 19 goals and 46 points in 63 appearances.
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Panthers' Daniil Tarasov: Escapes with win Tuesday
Tarasov stopped 25 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
The 26-year-old netminder appeared to be heading for his 11th loss of the season, but instead he fell into his career-high ninth win when Carter Verhaeghe scored twice in the final 90 seconds of the third period. It was Tarasov's first victory since Jan. 25. He has given up at least three goals in four of his last five outings, a stretch in which he has stumbled to a 3.83 GAA and .879 save percentage.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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2.94 (19th) |
3.24 (25th) |
20.2 (19th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| B. Marchand LW Brad Marchand LW | Lower Body |
| S. Jones D Seth Jones D | Upper Body |
| C. Verhaeghe C Carter Verhaeghe C | Undisclosed |
| A. Lundell C Anton Lundell C | Undisclosed |
| A. Barkov C Aleksander Barkov C | Knee |
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