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.
- Dan Vladar made 24 saves for the Flyers.
- Daniil Tarasov stopped 17 shots in his Florida debut.
The Panthers' rally came up short, with the Flyers securing the win with a pair of empty-net goals.
Author's summary: Panthers lose first game of season 5-2 to Flyers.