Matthew Tkachuk notched two of the Florida Panthers four second period power-play goals to spark the indefatigable club to a rousing 6-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in a penalty-filled affair from Centre Bell.
After a scoreless opening period that saw Sergei Bobrovsky leave with a lower-body injury 2:01 into the action, the Cats reeled off five goals in the middle frame to end former prospect Sam Montembeault’s night early.
Alex Lyon filled in admirably for Bobrovsky and came up big late in the first when Montreal made a strong push for the game-opening goal after getting out-played for most of the period.