The Florida Panthers took an early lead against the Philadelphia Flyers with Carter Verhaeghe scoring a power play goal, resulting in a 1-0 lead at the end of the first period. Despite their strong start, the Panthers ultimately fell to the Flyers 2-1, ending their four-game winning streak. Panthers' coach Paul Maurice expressed disappointment at the team's performance, citing the impact of the All-Star Break on their play.
"We looked like we haven’t been on the ice in about a week." -#FlaPanthers coach Paul Maurice Florida let a first-period lead slip away in a 2-1 loss to the Flyers in their first game back after the All-Star Break. https://t.co/s8nWyegNuf
My AP story from tonight’s 2-1 #FlaPanthers loss to the Flyers. https://t.co/ULX17s4w4E
The #FlaPanthers fall 2-1, snapping their four-game winning streak. Flyers also snap their five-game losing streak.
#FlaPanthers lead remains 1-0 over the Flyers at the end of the first period. Florida with a 10-5 edge in shots on goal.
Panthers up 1-0 on a Carter Verhaeghe PPG. Shot attempts are 19-4, Florida.
Samuel Ersson has been under siege from the puck drop and the Panthers just got him on the power play. It's 1-0 Florida. Felt like Panthers were bound to strike first with the start they've had to this game.
Perfect snap by Carter Verhaeghe on the power play to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead. The Flyers should be thanking Sam Ersson that they're not in a bigger hole.