After squeaking by the Penguins earlier this week, the Panthers will resume action tonight against an Utah team that got absolutely throttled last night in Tampa 8-0.

Per Litter Box Cats:

“After dropping a 5-1 decision to Detroit in Salt Lake City on Monday, the Clubbers got completely dismantled (8-0) by the Tampa Bay Lightning last night at Amalie Arena. Utah has given up 26 goals in the last five games as overworked goaltender Karel Vejmelka’s bid to carry his team to the playoffs in its first season in the Beehive State has faded, due in large to part to the post-4 Nations ascent of the St. Louis Blues.“

26 goals in five games. Insane! That’s a little over 5 goals a game they give up (I can do math!), and with the way the Cats can pour it on, I’m hoping we see a minimum of five tonight for the Florida squad.

Of course, tonight’s game is an especially exciting/interesting one because it was announced that once-enemy, Brad Marchand, will make his Florida Panthers debut.

Still so strange typing that…

Samo on practicing and playing with Marchand:

“It’s been a lot of fun. He’s such a good player, so silky. I feel like when he has the puck, he sees you. He’s got eyes in the back of his head.”

Did you guys see Vanecek’s new mask? Pretty sweet. I would have went with a different panther graphic on the top though.

A new look for Vanecek 🎭 pic.twitter.com/kEuVSXhTLq

— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) March 27, 2025

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Marchand gets two goals tonight…Go Panthers!

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