Mackie Samoskevich had an up-close-and-personal view of the Florida Panthers’ past two Stanley Cup playoff runs. He joined the team both postseasons as a Black Ace, an extra practice player ...

TAMPA — Mackie Samoskevich got a taste of the Panthers’ run to the Stanley Cup title, but he did not get to fully experience it. Samoskevich was a Black Ace — a reserve who fills in as an ...

When the Florida Panthers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Tuesday, rookie Mackie Samoskevich will be getting his first taste of the playoffs.

F lorida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich is expected to return to the lineup for Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The rookie forward has been a healthy scratch for the ...