Now, Samoskevich is not only a regular for the Panthers as they attempt to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, he’s a key cog in what they do in his rookie season. He’s playing top-six minutes on Florida’s second line with center Sam Bennett and, as of Monday, began receiving playing time on the Panthers’ top power-play unit.

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) blocks a shot on goal during the second period of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Alie Skowronski [email protected]

Spencer Knight nearly shut out the Los Angeles Kings in his Chicago Blackhawks debut on Monday night -- and he's eyeing a Stanley Cup.

Connor Bedard reacted to the arrival of goaltender Spencer Knight, who came to the Chicago Blackhawks to play the 2024-25 NHL season after several seasons with the Florida Panthers.