Paul Maurice: Florida Panthers Go into Trade Deadline with Fourth Straight Loss, This One to CBJ

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice meets the media after his team lost 4-2 to the host Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The Panthers have lost four straight and nine of 11, all but ending their playoff hopes with 20 games left.

The NHL Trade Deadline is Friday at 3 p.m. and the Panthers could lose some players. A.J. Greer sat out Thursday’s game.

Florida continues the road trip Friday in Detroit.

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