Tomas Kopecky

Tough lessons learned for Panthers kids

2013-04-28 16:27:00

The education came in various ways to all of them. For forward Jonathan Huberdeau, who scored on the first shot of his first NHL game, it started in his second, struggling game. "I learned you've got to be consistent, night after night," he said....

What went right and wrong for the 2012-2013 Florida Panthers

2013-04-29 00:00:00

The Panthers got off to a great start and finished up strong with victories in their season opener and finale. The middle 46 games of this abbreviated season, however, were mostly ones to forget. The Panthers won just 15 games and finished in last place...

If the money is right, Stephen Weiss will return to Florida Panthers

2013-04-29 00:00:00

Before speaking to the media Sunday afternoon, Stephen Weiss pulled off his baseball cap and tossed it into the locker stall that used to have his name on it. Weiss said he hopes that locker space becomes his once more -- and said the Panthers have...

Panthers rookies Howden, Bjugstad seeking first goals

2013-04-22 12:58:00

CORAL SPRINGS — The first goal is always the hardest to score, just ask Panthers rookies Quinton Howden and Nick Bjugstad. Early in their NHL careers, both promising prospects remain without a goal, and with only three games left to rectify the...

Preview: Rangers at Panthers, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

2013-04-22 13:04:58

When/where: 7:30 p.m., BB&T Center, Sunrise TV: Fox Sports Florida Radio: 560-WQAM Scouting report: The Panthers are limping to the finish line, having lost their last six games by a combined score of 30-8. The Rangers are desperate for wins, as they...

Boston too Strong in 3-0 win over Panthers

2013-04-21 15:10:23

BOSTON 'Boston Strong' took on two different meanings Sunday afternoon. The playoff-bound Bruins were too strong for the injury-decimated, NHL-cellar dwelling Panthers in a hard-fought 3-0 loss at a sold-out TD Garden that mercifully ended one of the...

Panthers offense inert offense as skid continues against Bruins

2013-04-22 00:00:00

The Panthers concluded their final real road trip of the year on Sunday afternoon and did so in a style fitting for this 2013 season. As had been the case so many times before, the Panthers kept things close for much of the game but didn't have the...

Florida Panthers' early spark not enough in loss to New Jersey Devils

2013-04-21 00:00:00

It had been a while since the Panthers built a two-goal lead in a game so excuse them if they didn't know how to react. On Saturday afternoon, the Panthers pounced on the host Devils by scoring twice off their first four shots of the game. New...

Panthers' early spark isn't enough in loss to Devils

2013-04-21 01:34:02

NEWARK, N.J. _ It had been a while since the Florida Panthers built a two-goal lead in a game so excuse them if they didn't know how to react. On Saturday afternoon, the Panthers pounced on the host Devils by scoring twice off their first four shots...

Panthers would like to pay back Devils for last year's ouster

2013-04-19 14:30:00

The Panthers' moribund season has come down to inflicting pain on teams desperately hanging on to flickering playoff hopes. They did the opposite in back-to-back blowout losses to the Islanders and Rangers on this four-game road trip. But there is no...

Time is Running Out

2013-04-10 11:32:00

With just ten games left in the season, the Washington Capitals are in the midst of a battle for their eighth and possibly the last Southeast Division Championship ever awarded. The Florida Panthers, on the other hand, are just trying to close out the...

Panthers pummel Penguins

2013-02-26 20:40:00

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Tomas Kopecky recorded his first career hat trick and Tomas Fleischmann had the go-ahead score for his 100th career goal, lifting the Florida Panthers to a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. � Brian...

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Dan Ellis dives to stop the puck shot by Florida Panthers Tomas Kopecky during the third period.

2013-01-18 00:00:00

Florida Panthers Tomas Kopecky is credited with scoring a goal during the third period against the New Jersey Devils

2012-04-21 18:43:00

Tomas Kopecky #82 of the Florida Panthers moves the puck in the first period against Travis Zajac #19 of the New Jersey Devils

2012-04-17 00:00:00