The 2016 preseason trip to West Point was a positive experience for everyone involved. Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad explained that coming to the school and getting to see what the cadets experience helped the team learn mental toughness. At the same time, the team was able to provide entertainment to cadets and their families. Army […]

Nick Bjugstad gave the Cats a 3-1 lead in Game 3 of the 2016 Eastern Conference First Round with his 2nd-period goal. It was Bjugstad’s second goal in his playoff career and the shot was set up by Reilly Smith’s team-leading 4th assist of the series. Hugs all around!

I’ll drink to that! A fan enjoys a beer at a Panthers-Maple Leafs game at BB&T Center (now Amerant Bank Arena) on November 22, 2017. The game went to overtime and the Panthers won the shootout, with Nick Bjugstad scoring the winning goal.

As Randy Moller humorously recounted, Nick Bjugstad hit a quick first period goal in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 30, 2014. The Panthers lost, 6-3. Bjugstad scored 16 goals during his rookie campaign in 2013-2014.

The record-breaking shootout between the Panthers and the Capitals on Dec. 16, 2014 was thrilling. But after going back and forth for over twenty minutes, playcaster Randy Moller was also ready to be done. By the 20th round, Nick Bjugstad decided he was ready to go home too and took matters into his own hands. […]

Nick Bjugstad, a Panther from 2013-2019, likely wore this jersey in his rookie season, when he posted a team-best 38 points.

How many of you remember staying up for this one? Roberto Luongo shut down Alexander Ovechkin at BB&T Center (now Amerant Bank Arena) at the end of an unforgettable and recording-breaking 20-round OT shootout against the Washington Capitals.  Luongo was masterful, saving 15 shots during the 20 rounds. The offense deserves credit too, with Jussi […]