Just past the halfway point of the 2025-26 season, the Florida Panthers sit at 22-17-3 and find themselves two points out of a wild-card spot in a very competitive Eastern Conference.

On this episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive discuss how the team has performed through 42 games while weathering a storm of injuries and adversity.

Plus, the duo also takes an early look at the Olympics, breaks down the importance of Florida’s current road trip, and looks ahead to the possible return of Matthew Tkachuk.

Highlights include:

• The Panthers are in the thick of the fight in the East. (1:30)

• Hear from Carter Verhaeghe and Paul Maurice on the first half. (12:05).

• Matthew Tkachuk takes another big step toward his return. (17:30)

• An initial look at Panthers competing in the Olympics. (28:00)