The game started off well as both sides were looking to gain some ground on each other in the standings. Both the Red Wings and the Panthers were neck and neck with one another in the standings, before heading into this match. A win tonight would separate one from the other.
It didn’t take long for either sides to get going in this match, but neither one were able to break the bank and open up the scoring. Flurry of chances were occurring at both ends of the rink (mainly in Florida’s favor), but it was both net minders (Howard and Reimer) who would prevent either sides from breaking the deadlock.