Florida Panthers defenseman Ed Jovanovski (55) and Boston Bruins left wing Daniel Paille (20) fight in the first period at Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida, on Monday, January 16, 2012.

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Florida Panthers get defensive reinforcements

The Panthers had gone all season without losing a defenseman to injury, the only position where the team did not need to go to its American Hockey League affiliate for a replacement.

Florida Panthers' Kris Versteeg (32) and Mikael Samuelsson (26) celebrate Samuelsson's goal to defeat the Winnipeg Jets in a shoot-out of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)

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Florida Panthers’ Kris Versteeg finds his scoring touch

With two goals Saturday, Kris Versteeg, the Panthers’ leading goal scorer, ends a nine-game scoring drought. Photo Gallery Available

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Florida Panthers go the distance in shootout victory over Winnipeg Jets

Scott Clemmensen had 41 saves, and Mikael Samuelsson lifted the Panthers with a goal in the seventh round of the shootout.

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 20: Keaton Ellerby #4 of the Florida Panthers boards Andrew Shaw #65 of the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on January 20, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks 3, Panthers 1

Faltering Florida Panthers lack spark in loss to Blackhawks

The Panthers struggled in snowstorm traffic to get to the arena in Chicago and then struggled for scoring chances in their eighth road loss in a row. Photo Gallery Available

Kris Versteeg #32 of the Florida Panthers warms up prior to facing the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on January 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime.

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Chicago provides a special lure for some Florida Panthers players

As the Panthers were packing up their gear inside the visitors’ locker room at Pepsi Center, one equipment manager was heard singing Sweet Home Chicago.

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John Madden fitting right in with the Florida Panthers

Three-time Stanley Cup champion John Madden is getting comfortable in Florida’s system.

Avalanche 4, Panthers 3 (OT)

Florida Panthers’ road woes continue in Colorado

Jose Theodore returned in goal for Florida, but the Panthers lost their seventh road game in a row.

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Opportunity has come for Florida Panthers’ Keaton Ellerby

A lot of puzzles come in pieces, and as Panthers defenseman Keaton Ellerby said, “We know it’s a big piece of the puzzle that went missing Monday night.”

Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) scores the winning goal in the shootout past goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) in the game with the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins at Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise on January 16,2012.

Bruins 3, Panthers 2 (SO)

Better effort nets a point for Florida Panthers in shootout loss to Bruins

The Panthers lost to the Bruins in a shootout, but Florida gained confidence and a point in the process.

Kris Versteeg #32 of the Florida Panthers skates prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 13, 2012 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

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Florida Panthers down, but not about to panic

The Florida Panthers have hit a rough patch, no doubt about it.

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) stops a shot on the goal as Florida Panthers center Stephen Weiss (9) and right wing Michal Repik (27) look on during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Sunrise, Fla. The Penguins defeated the Panthers 4-1.

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Florida Panthers’ top line struggling to get goals

Although the trio of Stephen Weiss, Tomas Fleischmann and Kris Versteeg have plenty of time to get things going again, the well of prosperity has been dry of late.

Florida Panthers goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) watches as the puck goes past the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Sunrise.

Penguins 4, Panthers 1

Listless Florida Panthers pay the price

The Penguins broke a six-game skid by dominating the Panthers — ‘a debacle from the get-go,’ Ed Jovanovski said. Photo Gallery Available

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Florida Panthers’ Brian Campbell named an All-Star

Panthers defenseman Brian Campbell, third in the league with 30 assists, was named to participate in the NHL All-Star Game.

Head coach Kevin Dineen yells at referee Ghislain Gilbert in the third period in the game between the Florida Panthers and the Vancouver Canucks at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise on January 9, 2012.

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Florida Panthers coach Kevin Dineen is wary of injury-riddled Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins, winners of the Stanley Cup as recently as 2009, visit the Panthers on Friday night a vastly different team.

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Temp work a dream job for Florida Panthers’ fill-in goalie Erik Bentley

When NHL teams need an emergency fill-in at goalie, they often enlist the help of laymen like Erik Bentley, who is an auto shop owner by day. Photo Gallery Available

Florida Panthers goalie Jacob Markstrom makes a save as the New Jersey Devils' David Clarkson looks on during their game on Friday, January 6, 2012 at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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Florida Panthers’ Jacob Markstrom will undergo knee surgery Wednesday

It was only a few weeks ago that the Panthers were losing forwards to the injury list on a nightly basis.

Panthers 2, Canucks 1

Giant killers: Florida Panthers shut down Vancouver Canucks

Scott Clemmensen led a strong defensive effort as the Panthers toppled the Canucks, the top team in the Western Conference.

At the Bank Atlantic Center.The Florida Panthers the Pittsburgh Penquins. Panthers Stephen Weiss's shot is stopped by Penguins's Rob Scuderi and goalie Ty Conkin in the 3rd period..

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Panthers aim to build on strong start going into middle of season

With a revamped roster, the Panthers lead their division. ‘We just need to keep going,’ coach Kevin Dineen said. Photo Gallery Available

Florida Panthers goalie Jacob Markstrom in action against the New Jersey Devils on Friday, January 6, 2012 at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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Florida Panthers’ Jacob Markstrom praised despite loss

Panthers goalie Jacob Markstrom has been splitting time between living in San Antonio and South Florida.

New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk, left, scores a goal past Florida Panthers goaltender Jacob Markstrom, as Panthers' Jason Garrison (52) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 5-2.

Devils 5, Panthers 2

Florida Panthers toppled by nemesis Devils

The Panthers rallied twice before falling to the Devils, who were led by two players who cause them trouble: Patrik Elias and Ilya Kovalchuk. Photo Gallery Available

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Panthers 4, Jets 3 (SO)

Blackhawks 3, Panthers 1

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Avalanche 4, Panthers 3 (OT)

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Bruins 3, Panthers 2 (SO)

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Penguins 4, Panthers 1

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Panthers 2, Canucks 1

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