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Florida Panthers right wing Scottie Upshall making strides to get more playing time

Coach Kevin Dineen has seen improved play from Scottie Upshall, who has struggled since joining the Panthers.

Penguins 3, Panthers 1

Pittsburgh Penguins cruise past Florida Panthers without Evgeni Malkin

Pittsburgh had no problem continuing its winning ways by beating Florida with Evgeni Malkin on the bench.

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Young Panthers may rely on veteran George Parros for leadership

George Parros is a giant man and, not surprisingly, is a commanding presence in the Panthers locker room.

Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Ladd (16) scores on Florida Panthers goaltender Jacob Markstrom during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Thursday, April 11, 2013.

Jets 7, Panthers 2

Jets’ onslaught buries Florida Panthers

Florida and Winnipeg exchanged a plethora of goals early, but the Jets pulled away in the final matchup between Southeast division foes.

Losing Mike Weaver for the past month has been especially problematic for the Panthers.

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Florida Panthers shaky on special teams

The Panthers, currently ranked sixth in power-play percentage, are also making strides to better its last-place ranking in penalty kills.

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Florida Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov showing promise

Dmitry Kulikov’s recent game-winning goals are showing an inspiring side to the 22-year-old Panthers defenseman

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Florida Panthers’ Jose Theodore seeking clarity

Jose Theodore wants to play in one of the 10 remaining games this season to bolster his confidence heading into offseason training.

After skating past Ottawa Senators right wing Erik Condra (22), Florida Panthers defenseman TJ Brennan steals the puck during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Sunrise on April 7, 2013. The Panthers won 2-1.

Panthers 2, Senators 1

Florida Panthers goalie Scott Clemmensen stymies Ottawa Senators

Florida goalie Scott Clemmensen turned back 40 shots against Ottawa to get his first victory since Feb. 26. Photo Gallery Available

Washington Capitals' Troy Brouwer (20) and Florida Panthers' Scott Timmins (75) slam into the glass during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, April 6, 2013. The Capitals won 4-3.

Capitals 4, Panthers 3

Washington Capitals power past Florida Panthers

Alex Ovechkin notched a hat trick and the Capitals took advantage in power play time to end the Panthers’ three-game winning streak.

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Stephen Weiss excited to watch Nick Bjugstad with Florida Panthers

Center Nick Bjugstad, a first-round pick in 2010, will make his debut Saturday, and Stephen Weiss thinks he could make a big impact.

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Florida Panthers’ Jacob Markstrom is finding a groove

Promising young goalie Jacob Markstrom has picked up his play recently, and, not coincidentally, Florida has won three in a row.

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Florida Panthers bring Nick Bjugstad onboard

The Panthers were pretty silent at the trade deadline but did make some noise with the signing of rising star Nick Bjugstad.

Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (SO)

Peter Mueller makes the difference in Florida Panthers’ shootout win

Rookie goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped 39 shots, and Peter Mueller scored in the shootout as the Panthers held on after losing a 2-0 lead.

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.

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No Florida Panthers trade discussions — yet

Tampa Bay and the trade deadline sit just ahead for the Panthers, the former both chronologically and in the NHL standings. Panthers coach Kevin Dineen tried to downplay the latter.

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Young Florida Panthers players learning quickly

Too bad this lockout-shortened NHL season is almost over. The Panthers, it seems, are growing up and finally figuring things out.

Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT)

Florida Panthers get tiny measure of revenge with OT win vs. Devils

The Panthers, who lost to the Devils in a Game 7 double overtime in last year’s playoffs, won in OT Saturday on a goal by Dmitry Kulikov. Photo Gallery Available