Nico Sturm Joins the Florida Panthers After NHL Trade from San Jose Sharks

New Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm speaks after his first practice with his new team on Friday, March 7, 2026.

Sturm was traded to the Panthers on Thursday from the San Jose Sharks.

Sergei Bobrovsky made 16 saves for his second shutout in three starts — and tied Tony Esposito for 10th on the NHL all-time wins list.

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Florida, which has won five straight and 10 of 12, got a goal and two assists from Sasha Barkov and Sam Reinhart; Mackie Samoskevich had a game-high seven shots on goal and scored in the second.

After Friday’s trade deadline, the Panthers play host to the Sabres to close a five-game homestand.

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