A puck slides in front of San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek during the first period of an NHL regular-season game in Raleigh, N.C., on December 10, 2024.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers continue to be active in the lead up to the NHL trade deadline, acquiring goaltender Vitek Vanecek on Wednesday from the San Jose Sharks for forward Patrick Giles.