This year’s Florida Panthers, while giving up the second-most goals in the league, are on course for a playoff spot. Some of that has to do with a lethal offense, a wonderful power play, and a 5-6-2 record when trailing after two periods, which is remarkable. But a trend like this can only last for so long.
Recently, we explored Sergei Bobrovsky’s struggles as part of the defensive woes, but it’s now time to look at other explanations for why the Panthers defense is still regressing after the worst defensive season in Panthers history.