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The Florida Panthers Olympic presence proves their depth, but the concerns are real
Patriotism is a beautiful thing until it threatens your wild card spot.
Jonathan Ouimet![[Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) skates against Team Finland in the third period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.marqueur.com%2Fhabsetlnh%2Fmedium%2F641552.webp&w=1080&q=75)
Patriotism is a beautiful thing until it threatens your wild card spot.
Jonathan Ouimet![[Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Sweden defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) warms-up before a game against Team Canada during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.marqueur.com%2Fhabsetlnh%2Fmedium%2F641502.webp&w=1080&q=75)
Gustav Forsling scored for Team Sweden, and it’s a rare Florida Panthers Olympic moment that hits right in the pride.
Jonathan Ouimet
The Swedish powerhouse just hit a massive wall in Milan and the local fans are losing their minds as Italy refuses to go away.
Cimon Asselin![[Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates with Team USA forward Auston Matthews (34) his goal against Team Finland in the third period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.marqueur.com%2Fhabsetlnh%2Fmedium%2F641284.webp&w=1080&q=75)
Matthew Tkachuk labeled Sam Bennett an upgrade for Team Canada, and the Olympic roster swap suddenly feels personal for Panthers and Lightning fans.
Jonathan Ouimet
Team Canada has officially turned the page toward the start of the men’s hockey tournament in Milano Cortina.
Cimon Asselin
Raddysh to Toronto buzz feels like a gut punch for a Panthers rival, because Tampa can’t afford to lose that level of blue-line production.
Jonathan Ouimet
Uvis Balinskis earns an A for Latvia at the Olympics, and the Florida Panthers defenseman just turned a depth story into real leadership.
Jonathan Ouimet
Sam Reinhart hits the Milano Cortina Olympics with Triple Gold Club history on the line, and the Florida Panthers can feel the heat through the whole room.
Jonathan Ouimet
Sam Bennett joining Team Canada for the 2026 Olympics hits different in Panthers land, because his grit now comes with Benny’s Buddies heart and real stakes.
Jonathan Ouimet
The Florida Panthers sending 10 guys to the 2026 Olympics screams one thing, South Florida hockey grew up fast, and winning lit the fuse.
Jonathan Ouimet
Matthew Tkachuk got an alternate captain letter for Team USA in Milan, and the Olympic gold pressure just got louder.
Jonathan Ouimet
Brad Marchand cracked French jokes in Milan, needling Nick Suzuki, and Team Canada’s Olympic room suddenly looked sharp, loud, and ready.
Jonathan Ouimet