As a key member of the Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers and Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off, veteran forward Sam Reinhart has blossomed into one of the biggest big-game players in the hockey world.

The Edmonton Oilers are probably glad they will not have to visit Amerant Bank Arena (or face the Florida Panthers) for another year, barring a rematch in the Stanley Cup Final. Then, all bets are off.

Calgary Flames (28-22-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Florida Panthers (36-21-3, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panther

Saturday afternoon promises to be an emotional day in Sunrise as the Calgary Flames visit the Florida Panthers.

The preliminary round of the first ever 4 Nations Face-Off is complete. Reaching Thursday’s final match are the United States and Canada, sending Sweden and Finland home early after the two Scandinavian squads failed to earn a single victory against either of their North American opponents.

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The Florida Panthers will play against the Edmonton Oilers in the second and final matchup of the 2024-2025 NHL season on February 27th, 2025. The Panthers have 7 wins and 3 losses, while the Oilers have 4 wins and 5 losses.