The Florida Panthers generated a number of opportunities on the offensive side of things throughout the entirety of the game. However, Karel Vejmelka played a heck of a game and kept the puck out of the net. Despite the offense generating plenty of scoring chances, the special teams was the down fall of the Panthers tonight.
Special Teams Struggles
Special teams is a crucial part of winning hockey games. Whether it’s putting pucks in the back of the net or simply killing off a penalty to give your team momentum, being highly ranked in the special teams category at the end of the game raises your chances of winning hockey games significantly.