On Saturday night in Sunrise, Florida, the Florida Panthers defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-2.
Blake Comeau gave the Avalanche an early lead, scoring with 7:38 gone in the first period after redirecting a Len Barrie shot from the point to open the scoring. It was Comeau’s first goal of the season, with assists to Barrie (3) and Matt Duchene. The goal, scored with the man-advantage, was the first power play marker surrendered by the Panthers this season in nine opposing opportunities. After two more penalty kill situations through the rest of the game, their 90.9% success rate still leads the NHL, and is nine points above the league average.