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2026-27 season

GP

1

Record

0-1-0

GAA

3.15

SV%

.850

SO

0

Game log

Latest news

• Black was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday.

  In a corresponding move, Florida activated Jacob Markstrom (upper body) from injured reserve. Markstrom will start Monday's home matchup against Detroit, and Akira Schmid will return to the backup role. In his NHL debut, Black made 18 saves on 21 shots in a 4-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Oct. 22. He has a 2-1-0 record, a 2.67 GAA and a .919 save percentage in three AHL outings this season.

  RotoWire via ESPN · 4d ago

• Black turned aside 17 of 20 shots in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Penguins, with Pittsburgh's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

  Making his NHL debut, Black held his own but got no help from a Panthers roster that had played the night before and lost an emotional return to Ottawa for Brady Tkachuk. The 25-year-old Black goes into the record books as the tallest goalie in league history at 6-foot-9, and he could get some additional starts while working behind Akira Schmid until Jacob Markstrom (upper body) is cleared to return, which is expected to happen in early November.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 23

• Black is expected to make his NHL debut in Thursday's road clash against the Penguins, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

  Once Black hits the ice Thursday, he will officially be the tallest goalie to play a game in NHL history. The 6-foot-8 netminder has been the go-to option between the pipes for AHL Charlotte over the last two seasons. Prior to his call-up for the injured Jacob Markstrom (upper body), Black has posted a 2-1-0 record, a 2.67 GAA and a .919 save percentage over three appearances for the Checkers. In his debut with the big club, he's set to battle against the Penguins, who should pose a good challenge given their 3.20 goals per game this season. Black is a wildcard in fantasy for the time being.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 22

• Black was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday.

  Black's promotion would seem to indicate there is an injury or illness impacting one of the Panthers' goalies ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Ottawa. Having said that, the team is leaving for a four-game road trip and perhaps just wants some insurance between the pipes. Black should not be expected to actually get into the crease unless there is a legitimate injury.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 20

• Black was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.

  Black was called up by the Panthers on Tuesday to provide additional goaltending depth, but he didn't appear in any games during his time with the NHL club. His demotion to the minors suggests that Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) could be nearing a return to action.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 16

• Black was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday, Alex Baumgartner of Florida Hockey Now reports.

  Black is expected to serve as the backup behind Akira Schmid for Tuesday's road clash with Columbus. The move will give Jacob Markstrom, who reportedly didn't suffer an injury versus Buffalo on Monday, an extra day to ensure he's 100 percent. For his part, expect Black to return to the Checkers following Tuesday's tilt.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 13

• Jacob Markstrom Is Out 10 to 14 Days and Akira Schmid Carries the Panthers Net Through a Four-Game Road Trip

  Verdexed · Oct 21