The Florida Panthers, sitting at 34-31-3, are wrapping up their four-game road trip with a clash against the Calgary Flames, who are currently 27-34-7. This matchup marks the second game of an Albertan back-to-back for the Panthers.
Last night, Florida delivered an impressive performance, blanking the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 at Rogers Place. Sergei Bobrovsky was a wall between the pipes, stopping all 21 shots he faced.
On offense, Cole Reinhardt, A.J. Greer, Anton Lundell, and Carter Verhaeghe each lit the lamp, showcasing the team’s depth.
Not to be overlooked, rookie Mike Benning, Evan Rodrigues, and Sam Bennett each chipped in with two assists, helping the Panthers finally cross the 70-point threshold.
On the other side, the Flames, who are eyeing the draft lottery, kicked off a six-game homestand with a nail-biting 2-1 shootout victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.
Connor Zary netted Calgary’s lone goal in regulation, while rookie Matvei Gridin clinched the win in the third round of the shootout. Between the pipes, Devin Cooley was solid, making 25 saves to secure his eighth win of the season.
The Panthers are looking to build on their momentum, while the Flames aim to make the most of their homestand. As the season progresses, every game brings its own storylines and challenges, and this one promises to be no different.