Niko Mikkola - NHL News & Rumors

No, the Panthers didn't want a long offseason. But they want to make the best of it as well

Paul Maurice was hired as coach of the Florida Panthers nearly four full years ago, all the way back in June 2022

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

There will be a new Cup champion. Florida's injury-plagued season won't include the playoffs

The Florida Panthers have been officially eliminated from playoff contention, after back-to-back Stanley Cup titles

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Panthers' Evan Rodrigues likely out for the rest of the season with a broken finger

Evan Rodrigues’ season is likely done after the Florida Panthers forward broke a finger on his right hand in a loss to the Minnesota Wild

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Set to miss remainder of season Mikkola (knee) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Monday.

Impact Mikkola sustained the injury in Friday's 4-1 loss to Calgary, and he is poised to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season. He provided three goals, 11 points, 68 shots on net, 81 blocked shots and 116 hits over 68 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dustin Wolf makes 24 saves in the Flames' 4-1 victory over the Panthers

Dustin Wolf made 24 saves, Victor Olofsson scored his first goal for Calgary and the Flames beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Friday night for their second straight victory

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Expected to miss time Mikkola sustained an apparent left knee injury Friday versus the Flames, and he is expected to miss time pending further evaluation, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site re...

Impact Mikkola was hurt in the third period after taking contact to his knee. The Panthers have already been rotating players out of the lineup, so if this injury is even of moderate severity, the 29-year-old defenseman could get shut down. Donovan Sebrango figures to receive steadier playing time in the event Mikkola is sidelined for most or all of the rest of the season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Second goal in three games Mikkola scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Mikkola has just three goals this season, two of which have come over his last three contests. The 29-year-old defenseman won't sustain his recent success on offense, but he offers some upside in deep fantasy formats thanks to his physical play. He's now at 11 points, 64 shots on net, 104 hits, 75 blocked shots, 45 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 64 appearances.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

FLA vs. DET: Mikkola (Postgame) | Florida Panthers Niko Mikkola speaks after Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.

MARCH 11 • NHL.COM

Carter Verhaeghe scores 2 late goals, rallying Panthers to 4-3 win over Red Wings

Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals in the final 90 seconds to rally the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

FLA vs. DET: Mikkola evens the score | Florida Panthers Niko Mikkola makes it 2-2 against the Red Wings in the third period.

MARCH 11 • NHL.COM

Florida Panthers keep Sergei Bobrovsky at the trade deadline, pivot to a new deal

Sergei Bobrovsky is staying with the Florida Panthers, and the team will work on a new deal instead of trading him

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Deposits goal Thursday Mikkola scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Mikkola ended a six-game point drought with the tally. It was his first goal since Dec. 23 versus the Hurricanes. The 29-year-old defenseman rarely does much on offense, and this has been a down year for him, as is true for many of the Panthers' players. He's produced 10 points, 60 shots on net, 99 hits, 71 blocked shots and 45 PIM through 62 appearances in a top-four role.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

FLA at CBJ: Mikkola deflects in | Florida Panthers Niko Mikkola makes it 3-1 against the Blue Jackets in the third period.

MARCH 6 • NHL.COM

'It's something you only dream of': Finnish Panthers talk Winter Olympics | Florida Panthers FORT LAUDERDALE – A couple of weeks created a lifetime of memories. With a convincing 6-1 win over Slovakia on Feb. 21, Florida Panthers for...

FEBRUARY 26 • NHL.COM

Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews celebrate US hockey gold with ceremonial puck drop

Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers has taken part in his latest celebration of the U.S. men's hockey gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Florida Panthers face a make-or-break week as playoff hopes hang by a thread

The Florida Panthers try to rescue their season as they return from the Olympic break

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Florida Panthers Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen and Niko Mikkola Win Bronze Medal for Finland at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 | Florida Panthers SUNRISE, Fla.– With their 6-1 win over Slovakia today at Santagiulia Arena in Milan, Italy, Florida Panthers forwards Anton Lundell and Eetu...

FEBRUARY 21 • NHL.COM

Even missing Sidney Crosby, stacked power play gets Canada into the Olympic final

Nowhere is Canada's embarrassment of riches of high-end talent at the Olympics clearer than on the power play

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Nabs assist in loss Mikkola notched an assist and three blocked shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Mikkola snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper. He has three assists, 15 shots on net, 33 hits and 18 blocked shots over 16 outings since the start of January. The 29-year-old defenseman continues to see steady top-four minutes in a shutdown role for the Panthers. For the season, he's up to nine points, 53 shots, 95 hits, 61 blocks and 41 PIM over 55 outings.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Morning Skate: Mikkola 1/24/2026 | Florida Panthers Niko Mikkola speaks ahead of Saturday's game in Minnesota.

JANUARY 24 • NHL.COM

Practice: Paul Maurice - 1/21/26 | Florida Panthers Paul Maurice provides injury updates on Niko Mikkola, Brad Marchand and Seth Jones.

JANUARY 21 • NHL.COM

Available for Thursday Mikkola (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against Winnipeg, per Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald.

Impact Mikkola suffered the injury during Monday's 4-1 loss to San Jose, but it seems he won't miss a full game due to the injury. He has a goal, eight points, 35 PIM, 49 shots, 79 hits and 52 blocks in 48 appearances in 2025-26.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against San Jose Mikkola sustained an undisclosed injury during Monday's 4-1 loss to the Sharks, and there was no update on his status postgame, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports...

Impact Mikkola posted two hits and a minus-3 rating in 12:36 of ice time prior to departing the game. Olive noted that the Panthers are off Tuesday, so an update on Mikkola's status should be available Wednesday. The Panthers will begin a three-game road trip in Winnipeg on Thursday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

NHL fines Lundell and Sabourin for actions in penalty-heavy Panthers-Lightning game

The NHL has fined Florida's Anton Lundell and Tampa Bay's Scott Sabourin for their actions during Saturday night's game between the Panthers and Lightning

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Kucherov scores twice, Lightning top Panthers 4-2 in another penalty-filled matchup

Pontus Holmberg scores with 7.3 seconds left in the first period, putting Tampa Bay ahead for good

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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