With a chance to jump back into a playoff spot, the Florida Panthers will kick off a critical two-game homestand against the Buffalo Sabres at FLA Live Arena on Tuesday. In a little over five minutes, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

With only five games left in the season and the playoffs still very much within reach, Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to discuss the homestretch, his record-setting season, his lacrosse skills and much more.

Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive talk about the current state of the playoff race, Carter Verhaeghe’s impressive 40-goal campaign and Alex Lyon’s recent heroics in the crease. 

Highlights of the episode include:

• An updated look at the playoff race for the Panthers. (1:10)
• Brandon Montour joins the show! (10:00)
• Montour talks about his record-setting season on the blue line. (13:15)
• Montour discusses Matthew Tkachuk’s skills on the power play. (18:00)
• Montour talks about being reunited with Josh Mahura in South Florida. (20:15)
• Whether it’s a hockey stick or a lacrosse stick, Montour has skills. (23:30)
• Carter Verhaeghe is a 40-goal scorer! (33:00)
• The Lyon King has been roaring between the pipes. (37:45)

Alex Lyon will make his third straight start when the Florida Panthers close out their four-game road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

The Florida Panthers will look to snap out of a four-game skid and regain some lost ground in the playoff race when they clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

The Florida Panthers will attempt to flip the switch and get back into the win column in a hurry when they face off against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Monday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

Territory Talk: Heading Down the Homestretch 

With 10 games left to play, the Florida Panthers find themselves just one point out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. On this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive dive into the playoff race and how things could shake out.

Plus, Doug chats with defenseman Josh Mahura.

Highlights of the episode include:

• With 10 games left to play, the Panthers are in the thick of the playoff hunt. (1:00)
• Doug sits down to chat with Panthers defenseman Josh Mahura. (9:30)
• Mahura talks about reuniting with Brandon Montour in Florida. (14:00)
• Mahura shares his mindset during the playoff race. (17:00)
• Matthew Tkachuk has been on fire during the second half. (19:15)

Two high-scoring teams clash at FLA Live Arena on Thursday when the Florida Panthers host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

Aleksander Barkov can make history when the Florida Panthers kick off a crucial back-to-back with a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Monday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know prior to puck drop.

The Florida Panthers will look to keep fanning the flames of their playoff push when they return to the ice to host the Montreal Canadiens at FLA Live Arena on Thursday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

With the playoff push really starting to heat up for the Florida Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to discuss his first season in South Florida, his experience at NHL All-Star Weekend, the team’s mentality for the next month and much more.

Highlights of the episode include:

• Tkachuk talks about his season to date and the playoff push. (1:00)
• Tkachuk shares his favorite memories from NHL All-Star Weekend. (5:30)
• Tkachuk talks about memorabilia, musings from his dad and more. (9:45)
• Flip-flop season never ends in South Florida. (14:30)
• Tkachuk talks about his mindset as the homestretch approaches. (17:00)