RALEIGH, N.C. --Niko Mikkola does plenty of talking on the Florida Panthers bench. The defenseman said he’s sometimes talking to himself or is just trying to “get the boys going.” ...

The New York Rangers sure could use a defenseman like Niko Mikkola. Big, physical, plays with bite, moves the puck well, at his best in the most important games and situations, and affordable.

As the final seconds ticked off the clock from the tense game, Oilers veteran forward Corey Perry attempted to stir up some extra curriculars with the Panthers. Perry went after Florida defenseman ...

The Oilers were doing a bit of message-sending against the Panthers, as the two sides found themselves entangled in some ...

The Florida Panthers suffered a crushing defeat, blowing a 3-0 lead in the first period to lose the game 5-4 in overtime.

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice expects to have Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A.J. Greer back in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes. All ...

It’s just who we are,’ Bennett said. ‘We don’t change the way we prepare for games, from regular season games to playoff games to Game 7 games.’ ...

The Panthers will be without key players Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola, and A.J. Greer for Game 4 due to injuries. Game 4 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET tonight at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise ...

Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A.J. Greer practiced with the Florida Panthers, enhancing their chances of facing the Carolina ...

NHL referee Chris Rooney hopes to return to the Stanley Cup playoffs after suffering a black eye in a high stick accident during Game 7 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida ...

The Florida Panthers are optimistic about the return of forward Sam Reinhart and defenseman Niko Mikkola. Panthers coach Paul Maurice joked about a "conspiracy theory" involving Brad Marchand ...

Niko Mikkola is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman, playing for the Florida Panthers of the NHL. Born on April 27, 1996, in Kiiminki, Finland, Mikkola began his hockey journey with youth ...