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Aaron Ekblad and Florida Panthers franchise points just hit a new chapter.
Florida's social team said goodnight to the new holder of the fourth most points in franchise history, and it felt earned, not forced, after another night where Ekblad mattered in every zone.
He's been here since the beginning of this era, drafted first overall in 2014, now 29, and somehow still the steady hand when games start tilting.
His 2025-26 box totals won't always scream superstar, but the job is bigger than the scoresheet. Through 31 games he had one goal, nine assists, 55 blocks, and plenty of heavy shifts that never make highlight reels.
Aaron Ekblad milestone fuels Florida Panthers
As a fan, you love when a milestone fits the player, because Ekblad's story has always been about doing the hard parts first.
He quarterbacks a clean first pass, kills plays early with his stick, and still has the nerve to step into a slapper when the lane finally opens. That blend is why he's long been the franchise's benchmark scoring defenseman.
The locker room side matters too, because veterans set the temperature, and Ekblad's calm has helped Florida keep its shape through injuries and schedule spikes.
When the Panthers need a reset shift, he's often the guy who simplifies it, chip it out, win the next battle, then get the group right back on script.
A milestone like this isn't just a number, it's a reminder that Florida's rise has been built on players who stay, lead, and carry the standard every night.