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Daily Bean: Bruins Gameday; Hellebuyck Traded; Maurice Calls Out Panthers

The Boston Bruins aim to extend their point streak to eight games as they host the San Jose Sharks tonight, hoping to sweep the season series after a 6‑3 win in San Jose on Oct. 13. Forward Morgan Geekie, stuck at one goal in 11 games despite seven assists, talks about breaking his slump. Meanwhile, Connor Hellebuyck is finally dealt, with the New Jersey Devils acquiring the 2024‑25 Hart Trophy winner in exchange for Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws and others. Panthers coach Paul Maurice erupts after a 4‑0 loss, accusing his squad of “arrogance and softness.”

Saturday Caterwaul: Florida Panthers Open Forum

The Florida Panthers sit idle on Saturday, gearing up for a Sunday matinee at the United Center against the Chicago Blackhawks. After a rough road swing, losing two straight, the Panthers sit 5‑4‑2 overall and sixth in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, AHL standout Gracyn Shawcyn nets the game-winner for the Charlotte Checkers, 9:50 into the third period, securing a 3‑2 win. The preview hints at whether the Panthers can bounce back after their recent slump.

Pens Points: Penguins give updates on Kindel, Rust

The Penguins break a four‑game skid with a 4‑0 shutout of the Florida Panthers, but injuries loom. GM Kyle Dubas says forward Ben Kindel suffered a vasovagal episode and may return to activity next week after tests. Forward Bryan Rust lands on injured reserve with a lower‑body injury; he’ll be re‑evaluated in six weeks after posting five points in seven games. The club recalls RW Rutger McGroarty and D Chase Pietila from Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton to fill the gaps. Meanwhile, the NHL sees fines for Nick Cousins and Matthew Tkachuk, Ron Duguay’s death, Auston Matthews’ resurgence, and Nick Suzuki’s 2–4‑week injury layoff.

Panthers give Black no support in 4-0 loss to Penguins

The Florida Panthers are shut out 4-0 by the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on October 23, 2026. Pittsburgh strikes first at 15:19 of the first period when Nick Robertson scores on a pass from Connor Dewar, and goaltender Artūrs Šilovs keeps a clean sheet. The Panthers fail to generate offense throughout the game, extending a recent slump that followed a disappointing loss in Ottawa. The article details the scoring sequence and highlights the Penguins’ defensive dominance.

Panthers goalie makes NHL history as tallest ever at his position

The Florida Panthers, who were beaten by a 5-1 final score at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday evening as part of Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, were in Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins just over 24 hours later. And because of the absence of goaltender Jacob Markstrom due to injury, the Panthers are turning […] The post Panthers goalie makes NHL history as tallest ever at his position appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Penguins/Panthers Recap: Pens show full control, end losing streak with 4-0 win

The Pittsburgh Penguins snap their losing streak with a dominant 4‑0 victory over the Florida Panthers at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 22, 2026. Despite missing Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Egor Chinakhov, the Pens lean on newcomers Elmer Soderblom, Hendrix Lapierre and Rutger McGroarty, while goaltender Arturs Silovs records a strong debut. Nick Robertson opens the scoring, followed by Lapierre’s power‑play goal and two late strikes from the depth line to seal the win. Florida’s rookie 6‑9″ net‑minder Cooper Black makes his NHL debut, but the Panthers are shut out as the Penguins control possession and finish with 17‑15 shots. The win ends the Pens’ skid and puts them 1‑1 on the season.

Panthers set to start tallest goalie in NHL history against Penguins

Florida Panthers goaltender Cooper Black is set to make his NHL debut on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with history awaiting him between the pipes. Standing at 6-foot-9, Black will become the tallest netminder ever to play in an NHL game. The 25-year-old will surpass the previous height benchmark of […] The post Panthers set to start tallest goalie in NHL history against Penguins appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Gamethread: Panthers @ Penguins

The PensBurgh gamethread invites fans to discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers matchup, highlighted by a Photo of Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs making a save on Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen during the first period on April 5, 2026 at PPG Paints Arena.

Senators make hugely discouraging Linus Ullmark injury move

The Ottawa Senators are off to a terrific start in 2026-27, going 7-3-0 through their first 10 games. The latest exclamation point was Wednesday night’s 5-1 drubbing of Brady Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers on home ice, a contest with no shortage of fireworks. But things are going to get considerably more difficult without star […] The post Senators make hugely discouraging Linus Ullmark injury move appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHL rumors: Canadiens still interested in Wings’ Dylan Larkin despite trade list exclusion

Former Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the team. Recently, Larkin expanded his list from just a handful of teams to 10. Missing from that list are some of the Canadian contenders, including the Montreal Canadiens. The trade list has the usual suspects, such as the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden […] The post NHL rumors: Canadiens still interested in Wings’ Dylan Larkin despite trade list exclusion appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Gameday 11: Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Florida Panthers (5‑3‑2) head to PPG Paints Arena for Game 2 of a four‑game road swing, taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins (3‑6‑1) on October 22, 2026. After a 5‑1 loss to the Ottawa Senators—where Brady Tkachuk scored and logged six hits in his return—the Panthers look to rebound. The matchup pits a struggling Penguin squad against a Panthers team seeking to bounce back from a tough road start.

Kyle Dubas gives Ben Kindel update; Rutger McGroarty recalled as Kindel, Bryan Rust go on IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forwards Ben Kindel and Bryan Rust on injured reserve Thursday before facing the Florida Panthers, recalling forward Rutger McGroarty and defenseman Chase Pietila from Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton. Kindel suffered a vasovagal syncope episode on the team’s flight from Utah, received oxygen, and was cleared to return to Pittsburgh; he could resume practice next week pending test results. Rust missed time after an injury in Monday’s game. McGroarty, who has tallied nine points (four goals, five assists) in six AHL games, earns an extended NHL look and could crack the top‑nine forward group.