Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice speaks before his team plays host to the Washington Capitals on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.
Matthew Tkachuk joined practice for the first time this season on Sunday and was back at the morning skate on Monday. He will not play tonight.
Florida is coming off a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
The Panthers trailed 3-1 before Brad Marchand scored a power play goal in the second; overall, the Panthers were 1-11 on the power play in the game.
Eetu Luostarinen also scored.
The Panthers kicked off a run of three games in the next four days in a five-game homestand that includes Friday’s Winter Classic in Miami.
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2 Comments
It sure would be nice to hear the questions.
Coach gives the best interviews! I think we are doing a good job of holding our own this season. It’s been fun to watch. Hoping everyone heals up nicely feel so bad for Schwindt breaking his arm. He just got here…. 💜 Go Cats Go! 💫🤘😻🤘🤪