Traded from rebuilding team to contender, Nico Sturm embracing chance with Panthers
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Florida Panthers Acquire Forward Nico Sturm
Panthers acquire F Nico Sturm from Sharks
Vitek Vanecek stops 21 shots in Florida debut, Panthers blank Sabres 4-0 for sixth straight win
Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21 shots he faced in his Florida debut, and the Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0. A.J.
Vitek Vanecek earns "Van-ny!" chants from Florida fans in strong Panthers debut
Fans at Amerant Bank arena screamed "Van-ny! Van-ny!" during a strong debut by the 29-year-old goaltender, who stopped all 21 shots he faced to help the Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 and extend their win streak to six straight games.