That’s the most road wins in a season in franchise history.

The previous mark was 24 in the 2021-22 season.

At one point this season, the Panthers rattled off 11 consecutive road wins, one shy of matching the NHL record.

Overall, Florida is 25-9-3 away from Amerant Bank Arena with four road games left in the regular season.

Other stories of note from this week

Our main feature this week was on one of the Panthers’ more underrated key players in Sam Bennett. He doesn’t get the acclaim that other top players on the team receive, but the team internally knows just how integral he is to their success.

“I would say he’s talked about far more in the coach’s office than he is outside,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. “Players in the room certainly understand. Sam Bennett is an identity player in our room.”

— The Panthers formally opened their new practice facility in Fort Lauderdale to the public.

— While Vladimir Tarasenko was the key acquisition at the trade deadline, Kyle Okposo provides a veteran presence and is adjusting to his new role with Florida after being the Buffalo Sabres’ captain the past two seasons as he chases a Stanley Cup in possibly his final season. Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards has the story.

— Another good story from Florida Hockey Now, this time from Colby Guy: On defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who went through two seasons of injury struggles and is now thriving in his first season with the Panthers.

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