The Panthers have already made a big splash in free agency.

Meeting for the fourth and final time this season, the Panthers earned a 5-2 win over the Lightning during their last trip to Tampa on Dec. 15. In the win, five different Panthers had at least two points, with Sam Reinhart leading the charge up front with a pair of goals.

The Florida Panthers continued their search for points in the standings as their four-game road trip continued in Columbus. Florida fell behind early and failed to recover, falling 4-2 to the Blue Jackets for their fourth straight defeat. It’s a tough way to head into the Trade Deadline, which is at 3 p.m. Friday.

For the first time in 30 years, the Carolina Panthers will be competing in the Hall of Fame Game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Coach Paul Maurice did not give a reason for the night off for Sam Reinhart

Moving onto the Sunshine State segment of their four-game road trip, the Detroit Red Wings will face the two-time defending Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets (33-21-10, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (32-29-3, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Carter Verhaeghe scored ...

The Florida Panthers will be without both of their top point producers on Tuesday when they host the Detroit Red Wings.