Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Uvis Balinskis on a two-year contract extension commencing in the 2026-27 season.

The Florida Panthers' quest to defend their Stanley Cup title is derailing with the long-term absences of Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk. Now, the Panthers face a desperate playoff race against mounting odds and a silent trade deadline.

The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes meet Friday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

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The Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers in an Eastern Conference tilt to kick off tonight's NHL slate. These two teams typically produce high-scoring games when they meet, and my Panthers vs. Hurricanes predictions expect this trend to continue.

Nikolaj Ehlers had a hat trick for the Carolina Hurricanes, leading them to a 9-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. Ehlers also had an assist.

It’s anticipating this wonderful celebration of our game on all the levels and with our families and with our friends and new fans and our fans.’