Now, Samoskevich is not only a regular for the Panthers as they attempt to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, he’s a key cog in what they do in his rookie season. He’s playing top-six minutes on Florida’s second line with center Sam Bennett and, as of Monday, began receiving playing time on the Panthers’ top power-play unit.

Samoskevich scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets. The 22-year-old center doubled the Panthers' lead in the second period with a wrister following set-ups from Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart,

Every point counts. Battling for playoff position in the Eastern Conference, the Florida Panthers (38-21-3) will host the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-23-8) at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.

Sasha Barkov added an empty-net goal, giving him a three-point night and Florida a fifth straight win. On to the Sabres. Sergei Bobrovsky finished with 16 saves, earning his fourth shutout of the season.

Samoskevich notched a power-play assist, took two shots on net and had five hits in Monday's 2-1 win against the Lightning. Samoskevich made the primary pass to linemate Aleksander Barkov on a power-play tally in the second period.

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Sam Reinhart also had a goal and two assists for the Panthers, and Mackie Samoskevich scored the other goal. Elvis Merzlikins made 33 saves for the Blue Jackets. The Panthers got their first two ...

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his 47th career shutout, Jonah Gadjovich and Evan Rodrigues got second-period goals, and the Florida Panthers beat the Calgary Flames 3-0

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 16 shots for his second shutout in four games and fourth of the season, and the Florida Panthers won their fifth straight, 3-0 over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Sam Reinhart also had a goal and two assists for the Panthers, and Mackie Samoskevich scored the other goal. Elvis Merzlikins made 33 saves for the Blue Jackets. The Panthers got their first two ...