Mahura recorded an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers.
After leaving the last game in the third period with a lower-body injury, Mahura returned to his regular spot on the first pairing with partner Brandon Montour. Mahura provided the primary assist on the opening goal and finished with two hits, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in 16:28 of ice time. In his past five contests, the blueliner has recorded two assists, 10 PIM, eight hits and four blocked shots. His value lies in peripherals like hits, blocks and some penalty minutes. If a league rewards these categories, Mahura could be a decent depth option.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Good to go
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Mahura (lower body) will play Saturday versus the Rangers, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Mahura left Thursday's 3-0 loss to Nashville due to the injury, but he'll be able to suit up in Saturday's contest. Gustav Forsling (undisclosed) won't play Saturday, so Mahura is expected to fill a top-four role while Tobias Bjornfot makes his Panthers debut.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Can't finish contest
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Mahura sustained a lower-body injury and didn't finish Thursday's game versus the Predators, Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Mahura was hurt in the third period, and while he stayed on the bench, he didn't see any shifts after the injury. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Rangers. If he can't play, Tobias Bjornfot could be in line for his Panthers debut.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Notches assist Saturday
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Mahura earned an assist in Saturday's 9-2 win over Tampa Bay.
Mahura played Saturday for the first time since Jan. 22 because Aaron Ekblad (lower body) was unavailable. The 25-year-old Mahura has six assists, 18 shots on goal and 24 hits over 20 appearances this season.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Activated Saturday
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Mahura (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.
Mahura didn't play Saturday versus the Islanders while remaining on IR, but he should be available for Wednesday's game versus the Stars. If Mahura retakes a place in the lineup, he'll likely play on the third pairing.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: On IR
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Mahura (lower body) was put on injured reserve Friday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.
Mahura couldn't complete Thursday's 2-1 loss to LA because of the injury. He has five assists, 11 hits and 10 blocks in 16 contests this campaign. Moving him to IR means the 25-year-old defenseman is ineligible to return until next Friday's game against Winnipeg at the earliest. Mike Reilly will likely draw into the lineup while Mahura is unavailable.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Dealing with lower-body injury
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Mahura suffered a lower-body injury and won't return to Thursday's game versus the Kings.
Mahura was initially hurt in the first period but returned briefly in the second before exiting for good. The 25-year-old defenseman has produced five assists in 16 appearances in a bottom-four role this season. The Panthers play again Friday versus the Ducks -- if Mahura can't play, Mike Reilly is likely to enter the lineup.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Picks up assist in road win
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Mahura posted an assist in Monday's 4-3 road victory against the Devils.
Mahura finished with a shot on goal while adding a blocked shot with a hit in 13:03 of ice time. The helper was his first of the season, and he has a minus-2 rating through three outings. He is on the third defensive pairing with Uvis Balinskis, and therefore Mahura's fantasy appeal is rather minimal at this moment.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Snags helper in Game 2
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Mahura notched an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 2.
This was Mahura's second helper in 14 playoff contests. He's often been limited to a third-pairing role, though he logged 29:08 of ice time in a quadruple-overtime Game 1 and another 14:01 in Saturday's contest. Even with a few more minutes, he's unlikely to make much of an impact on offense. The 25-year-old has produced 18 hits, 12 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Set for playoff debut
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Mahura is slated to play in his first NHL playoff game Monday against Boston, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Mahura appeared in all 82 games with the Panthers in 2022-23 after suiting up in 79 contests for Anaheim over the previous four seasons. He was credited with 16 points, 70 blocked shots and 101 hits during his first campaign with Florida. Mahura is projected to play alongside Radko Gudas in Game 1 versus the Bruins.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Inks one-year extension
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Mahura signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers on Friday.
Mahura has four goals, 11 points, 59 hits and 46 blocks in 54 games this season while averaging 14:23 of ice time. He's playing through the second season of a two-year, $1.5 million contract and was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer. His new contract will run through the 2023-24 campaign.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Records helper in win
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Mahura posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.
Mahura set up Matthew Tkachuk for the opening tally at 18:14 of the first period. This was Mahura's second assist in the last six games and his fifth point in 24 contests overall. He's added 28 shots on goal, 25 hits, 19 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating despite seeing just bottom-four minutes with the Panthers.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Grabs first apple
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Mahura notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Coyotes.
Mahura has adjusted fairly well to the Panthers' lineup, though he's still seeing only bottom-four minutes. The defenseman has two goals, one assist, 12 shots on net, nine hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 10 contests. Mahura topped out at seven points and 38 games with the Ducks last year, but playing with a strong offense could see his production increase in 2022-23.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Connects on the first goal
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Mahura scored the eventual game-winning goal, leading the Panthers to a 4-3 victory over the Flyers on Wednesday.
Mahura, who has yet to score more than three goals during parts of the past four seasons with the Ducks, received a fresh start with the Panthers. It took the 24-year-old defenseman four games to contribute offensively, but his third-period goal Wednesday sealed the win. Mahura did not earn regular shifts in three of his four appearances.
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Panthers' Josh Mahura: Going to Florida
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The Panthers claimed Mahura off waivers from Anaheim on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Mahura accounted for three goals, four assists, 36 shots on net, 51 blocks and 63 hits in 38 games with the Ducks last season. The Panthers had five blueliners on the ice for Monday's practice even though Matt Kiersted (lower body) might be ready for the start of the year. Mahura will serve as some insurance.
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Ducks' Josh Mahura: Cut Sunday
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Mahura was placed on waivers Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Mahura was competing for a bottom-pairing role with the Ducks but will likely begin the year with AHL San Diego instead. The 24-year-old blueliner logged three goals and four assists in 38 games last season with Anaheim.
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Ducks' Josh Mahura: Yet to solidify place in lineup
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Mahura finished the season with seven points in 38 contests.
Mahura missed over a month with an upper-body injury, but he was in and out of the lineup at various points in the year for performance reasons. The 24-year-old often had to compete with Simon Benoit for playing time -- both play a heavy style that doesn't translate well in fantasy. Mahura added 63 hits and 51 blocked shots with a minus-14 rating this season, while his 14:04 of ice time per game was the lowest mark in his four seasons. He'll likely have to compete for his place in the lineup in 2022-23.
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Ducks' Josh Mahura: Scores in Tuesday's win
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Mahura scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.
Mahura gave the Ducks some breathing room at 10:47 of the third period. The 23-year-old defenseman has a goal and an assist in his last two outings. He's picked up seven points, 35 shots on net, 63 hits, 49 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 37 appearances. The Ducks will likely want him in the lineup Friday versus the Stars to get one last look at his play this season.
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Ducks' Josh Mahura: Registers helper
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Mahura posted an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and four hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.
Mahura has played in the last four games, but his helper on a Gerald Mayhew goal in the second period was his first point in that span. The 23-year-old Mahura is up to a career-high six points with 32 shots, 63 hits, 48 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 36 outings, playing mainly in a third-pairing role.
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Ducks' Josh Mahura: Buries goal Sunday
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Mahura scored a goal on four shots, added four hits and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Mahura tallied in the first period, ending a seven-game point drought. The 23-year-old blueliner has had to share a third-pairing role with Simon Benoit for much of the last few months. Mahura's done little to win the job outright with just five points, 27 shots on net, 53 hits, 43 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating in 32 appearances this season. He'll likely continue to play a part-time role down the stretch.
