First, the Carolina Hurricanes traded Viktor Stalberg.
Next, Jeff Skinner was abruptly sent back to Raleigh with an injury.
Once the game began Tuesday, Brock McGinn was hurt on his first shift and left the game early in the second period, leaving the Canes with 10 forwards, six defenseman and a defenseman forced to play both forward and on the back end.
The Florida Panthers, looking to end a three-game home losing streak, showed no sympathy, jumping to a 2-0 lead after the first period.
But on a tough, challenging and at times confounding day, the Canes put together a strong second period, rallied to tie the score in the third, then forced overtime.