Panthers Suffer First Loss of the Season
The Florida Panthers experienced their first defeat of the season, losing 5-2 to the Flyers. The Panthers, who started 3-0, found themselves down by two goals for the first time but attempted a rally.
Trailing 2-0 late in the second period, Sam Reinhart scored a shorthanded goal with 38 seconds remaining. Sam Bennett then tied the game with a power play goal at 10:15 of the third period. However, Sean Couturier scored his second goal with 4:10 remaining, securing the win for the Flyers.
Dan Vladar made 24 saves, while Daniil Tarasov had a strong debut for Florida, stopping 17 shots.
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Author's summary: Panthers lose first game of season to Flyers.