The Florida Panthers haven’t given up on their season despite a disappointing week.
Nor should they.
With 21 games left — many against teams they are chasing in the standings — the Panthers have plenty of opportunity to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot and see what they can do in the postseason.
Their playoff run needs to start Tuesday when the struggling Carolina Hurricanes visit BB&T Center. It’s time for the Panthers to halt their three-game slide and get back to the business of picking up spots in the standings.
“We’re still in the race and there’s no reason to start feeling sorry for ourselves or get down,” Nick Bjugstad said after practice on Monday.