Paul Maurice, Florida Panthers: Barkov Hurt, Training Camp Really Starts

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice meets the media after training camp practice in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov was injured in the first full on-ice practice of training camp.

The Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on June 17; it was the second straight year the Panthers beat the Oilers for the Cup.

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In Game 6, the Panthers led 2-0 in the first off goals from Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk.

Reinhart made it 3-0 with his second of the game before he got his hat trick — and then a fourth goal.

Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

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